May 1, 1940 – May 14, 2023

Arthur (Art) Kehler

On Sunday, May 14th, 2023, Arthur Kehler, loving father of two children, passed away at the age of 83. Art dearly missed his predeceased wife Faith, and it seems appropriate that he joined her on Mother’s Day.

Art was born on the family homestead at Pleasant Lake, Alberta, May 1, 1940. He was the youngest of ten surviving children to Katharina and Jacob Kehler. His parents and five older siblings had emigrated from Russia with the exodus of Mennonites in 1928. Life on the homestead was too difficult to survive so, they relocated to a farm outside of Blue Ridge. This presented the family with the new challenge of English speaking neighbours. Eventually Edson, Alberta became hometown.

Logging, construction and heavy equipment transportation were Art’s occupations. These required long stays in camp and many days on the road; however, when he was home he always managed to make up for the time away from his family. Lots of friends, family and pets made for a great life in Heffley Creek, BC. and a wonderful retirement in North Kamloops.

Art is survived by his two children Lorrie (Chuck), Tim (Doris), sister Elizabeth and his brother-in-law Bill (Marion). As well, his grandchildren Ben (Ashley), Angie (Oscar), Chelsea (Brad), Katerina and his great grandchildren Leo, Summer and Laney

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, June 3rd, 1:00-4:00 for both Art and Faith Kehler in the Amenities Room at 1195 14th Street, Kamloops. If interested in attending please RSVP via Art and Faith’s Facebook page.

You may offer a message of condolence at Schoening Funeral Service.

• Date : 2023-05-14
• Location : Kamloops