Stephen W. Koebel

Stephen W. "Amos" Koebel, 64, went home to Jesus on September 19, 2015. He was a proud Kentucky Colonel and a member of Metropolitian Baptist Church. Stephen was an important member of the track ministry at Harvest Baptist Church. He was an avid coach that won several championships at Prairie Village baseball and basketball leagues. He was a president of Spartan youth football and he was a lifelong Louisville Cardinal fan. He was a father figure to so many youth. Stephen was very knowledgeable with electronics and mechanics. He was a fisherman, hunter, enjoyed doing anything outdoors and enjoyed all music. His family and grandchildren meant more to him than anything and you could always count on him to do anything at anytime for you. He was an exceptional man of integrity to his family and everyone he ever met. He was the true meaning of a husband, father, grandfather and friend who will be missed forever.

He was preceded in death, father, Charles Koebel.

He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Paula Koebel; sons, Wesley Koebel, Michael Koebel and Steve (Tiffany) Koebel; daughter, Tracy S. Mulligan; grandchildren, Katie and Kristin Mulligan, Dayton, R.M. Spencer, Meredith, Mckinley and Mason Koebel; mother, Dixie Koebel; sibilings, Adam S. (Barbara) Koebel, Anne Koebel and Charles F. Koebel; and his four-legged baby girl, Tinkerbell.

Visitation will be Tuesday, September 22, 2015, from 10am-8pm at Newcomer Funeral Home SW Chapel (10304 Dixie Highway) and Wednesday, September 23, 2015, from 9am-1pm with a celebration of Stephen's life beginning at 1pm at the chapel of Newcomer Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery.

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