So sorry for your loss Steve was a fine guy

Steve and I grew up together from Lincoln Elementary through South High, along with so many of us boys from the neighborhood.  Our mothers, and our sisters were all very good friends.  Steve will be sorely missed.

Steve was a good friend of my brother, Dave Black.  Dave recently passed after having dementia and Steve and I occasionally talked on the phone about Dave and his illness.  I always thanked Steve for his concern and his response was "We've known each other since kindergarten, of course I'm concerned."  Steve was always getting the guys together and thinking of fun things for them to do.  He and Dave were responsible for a few crazy events growing up, and after high school they both joined the Army with a few other friends.  I'm glad they had each other.  I'm so sad to hear of Steve's passing.  My thoughts are with Steve's family at this time.  
Vicki Black Kuster

I’m so sorry for your loss.
I knew Steve for many years, as he cut my hair. We would talk about our artwork and enjoy the like minds of this passion.
He was so talented and is missed!

Sincerely,
Kelly Almer

Steve has cut my hair & my daughter, Emma’s hair since 1999. He has cut my husband, Roger’s hair since 1989. He was a good friend to our family, especially to Roger. Roger misses Steve’s daily texting of jokes & current events  very much.  Steve really was Roger’s best friend & for this we are eternally grateful. Steve was Roger’s ski buddy, someone to go with him to our cabin,  & a buddy to hang out with & go to lunch with. Steve loved his family. He spoke of Jill & the girls every time we saw him.  Showing us pictures of his grandsons was always the first thing he did. We all miss Steve & we will never forget his artistic talent, kindness, generosity & sense of humor. -  Tricia Michael

Steve cut my hair for 15 years or more. He also cut my little sisters hair and she’s down syndrome. He was always patient and kind and understood that people have bad days. I’m sorry to have known the past few years He’s had to endure bouts of cancer.
He really understood Hair! I have yet to find someone who can figure out my bangs Like he could.
When I think of Steve, it’ll put a smile on my face. He was what was right in this world.
Suzanne Allexan

I am heartbroken to hear of Steve's passing.  But, I am so glad he  called me a week or so prior just to say "hey", to share his cancer diagnosis, sending a picture of his sweet face, and both of us sharing pictures of our grandchildren!!  He cut my hair for over 30 years and here and there cut my mom's and my 2 daughters as well!  I will miss the joke du jour, pictures of his grand kids and discussions about his wife and girls, which he adored, among many shared videos!  Rest well my friend!!

Steve was one of my favorite & best hair stylists! At my first haircut appt so many years ago, I gave him a photo. He styled it just like the photo & was the one of the few stylists to understand how I liked my hair to be cut & styled! He occasionally made suggestions & we tried a few different styles. 
It was enjoyable getting to know Steve while sitting in his chair. We shared interests on music, dancing, skiing & had similar political views. I imagine Steve was distressed to miss his opportunity to vote in this year's critical Presidential election. 
Outside of the salon we were able to ski together at Keystone & connect at a free Aspen Grove concert. 
We also both had lung issues so we discussed treatments, medicines, Doctors, etc. 
He recently showed me some of his amazing artwork! And always spoke proudly about his family & showed me photos & videos of his grandchildren. 
I thank Steve for his military service & cutting my hair for many years!

I'm heartbroken to here of Steve's passing. He was such a nice person. Steve was reccommended to me by a coworker around 30 years ago and he has been the only one I would ever trust to do my hair. I've followed him to what ever new  location he moved to. We've had many conversations over politics  a new book he read or a new band he discovered that he thought I would like. Many times while doing my hair we laugh while watching funny cat videos. He will be missed. My thoughts go out to his wife and daughters, who he loved dearly.

Steve was a special man. So good at his job, loved his family, was a great artist and loved talking about everything under the sun. For a period of time there were 3 generations of my family having Steve cut our hair. He pushed thru health challenges for so long with dignity and grace. RIP. You will be missed.

I am so sorry to hear about Steve's passing. He was my hair stylist for over 30 years.  He was the best!  He was always kind and caring.  We enjoyed sharing our lives during those appointments.  He especially lit up talking about his grandchildren and sharing pictures of them. He will be greatly missed.  Deepest sympathies.

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Steven Mark Koehler

May 14, 1948 – September 6, 2024

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