George B. Koetters 1947 - 2019

KOETTERS, KROLL

Posted By: Connie Swearingen (email)
Date: 2/24/2020 at 14:14:54

Sioux City Journal
18 December 2019

Des Moines, formerly Sioux City

George B. Koetters, 72, of Des Moines, formerly of Sioux City, passed away Monday, Dec. 16, 2019, at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines after a yearlong battle with an illness. His family was by his side.

Memorial services held be held at a later date. George will be interred in Iowa Veterans Cemetery, Van Meter, Iowa. Arrangements are under the direction of Hamilton's Funeral Home in Des Moines. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

George was born on July 28, 1947, in Sioux City, to William and Veigh Koetters. He attended Riverside High School in Sioux City and Iowa State University. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 to 1972 as a staff sergeant, and gave 27 months of service in South Vietnam from 1966 to 1970.

He married Roma Ann Kroll on Sept. 25, 1982. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 231. He worked for Casler, Thompson & Nystrom Electric from 1977 to 1998. He was also an instructor at Western Iowa Tech Community College from 1998 to 2013. George retired in 2013 and moved to Des Moines to be closer to family.

His hobbies included reading and golfing. He loved his grandchildren, and so enjoyed sparing with Paige over politics, spending one on one time with Grace, and watching Jake play sports, especially baseball where he was sure Jake had everything he needed to be a good player. George enjoyed finding many new restaurants, and yes, bars, in Des Moines. Perhaps his favorite thing was time spent on the back deck, having a cocktail, and his family around.

He is survived by his wife, Roma Kroll; son, Troy Levich (Cindy); grandchildren, Paige, Grace, and Jake; many nieces and nephews; his dog, Chester; and his cat, Butch.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Carol Peterson, William Koetters, and David Koetters; and his parents.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the Siouxland Humane Society, 1015 Tri-View Ave., Sioux City, IA 51103, in loving memory of George.

He was a good man and will be missed.