Robert Arthur Koetz
February 8, 1939 ~ December 21, 2016
Robert Arthur Koetz, age 77 of Vienna, VA passed away peacefully at his home after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Elizabeth M. Koetz; loving daughters, Karen M. Bell (Donald) of Oakton, VA and Kathleen M. Reid (Stuart) of Centreville, VA, and cherished grandson D. Nicholas Bell. His love for his family was unconditional; no sacrifice was ever too great.
He was born in Minneapolis, MN to Francis and Tillie Koetz. In his early years the family moved to Illinois, where he grew up. He entered the United States Navy and proudly served his country for twenty-one years. After retiring from the Navy, he had another successful twenty year career in government
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road Vienna, VA on Thursday January 5, 2017 at 11:00a.m. with a reception to follow. His final resting place will be Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Robert Koetz to the National Ataxia Foundation www.ataxia.org. Online condolences and fond memories of Robert may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
He was born in Minneapolis, MN to Francis and Tillie Koetz. In his early years the family moved to Illinois, where he grew up. He entered the United States Navy and proudly served his country for twenty-one years. After retiring from the Navy, he had another successful twenty year career in government
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Good Counsel Catholic Church, 8601 Wolftrap Road Vienna, VA on Thursday January 5, 2017 at 11:00a.m. with a reception to follow. His final resting place will be Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Robert Koetz to the National Ataxia Foundation www.ataxia.org. Online condolences and fond memories of Robert may be offered to the family at www.moneyandking.com
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Dear Mrs. Koetz, Karen, Kathy and family ~ I was so saddened to learn about Mr. Koetz’ passing and have been keeping you close in my prayers. I will remember fondly his warmth, kindness and smile. May your memories help to bring comfort to your hearts when you are missing him, and God bless each of you. With love, Kathy (Sedlock) and family
We always think of Bob fondly with a smile on his face and a twinkle in his eyes. He was so full of life and love. We wish we could have known him better; Stuart always talks with love about his jokes and stories. We both know how difficult it is to lose someone you love and pray that many memories of his love will sustain you through your sorrow. With sympathy, TR and Pamela
Dear Betty, Kathy, Karen and all of you, You are being remembered with love and sympathy over the loss of dear Bob. Knowing (now) that his middle name was Arthur, makes him feel even closer to us. Our Dad was Arthur too. Prayers and love. Dorothy
Dear Betty,Kathy,Mary,I’m very sorry for your loss. You have been n my prayers for a very long time. I pray that in the days you will have the strength and remember that Bob is with you in your memories. Love your cousin Betty in St. Paul sorry for your loss. You have been in my prayers for a very long time. I pray for strength in the ove Bett able to know that Bob is with you in your