My Genealogy Hound

THEODORE J. KOEHLER, D. V. S. Among the honored and respected citizens of Fullerton, this county, is the subject of this sketch, who was formerly engaged as a veterinary surgeon. He is a native of this county, and was born April 20, 1847, to Samuel and Lucy (Biery) Koehler, the former a native of Northampton County, and the latter born in Catasauqua.

John Koehler, the grandfather of our subject, was a life-long resident of this county. His father, who is said to have come from Germany, was the founder of this branch of the family in the United States. His son Samuel, our subject’s father, resided for many years in Hanover Township, and departed this life February 12, 1892. His wife preceded him to the better land by many years, having been called hence November 13, 1875. Of their children seven are now living, namely: Sarah, the wife of Dr. John C. Foelker, of Allentown; Uriah, residing in Hanover Township; Samuel J., at Catasauqua; William F., of Whitehall Township; Monroe E.; Amanda, the wife of Martin Zellner, who resides in Hanover Township; and our subject. Samuel Koehler took an active part in school affairs and served for many years as a member of the School Board in Hanover Township. He was a stanch Democrat in politics, but gave his aid to every project calculated to advance the interests of the community. In religion he was a devoted member of the German Lutheran Church.

Theodore J. Koehler, the gentleman of whom we write, received his primary education in the public schools of his native township, and afterward attended Muhlenberg College in Allentown for a short time. After fully deciding to follow a professional life, he studied veterinary surgery and medicine for five years, under the instruction of Dr. J. C. Foelker, and after graduating he practiced with his preceptor for two years. At the end of that time he removed to Nazareth, Northampton County, where he opened an office and there practiced on his own account for about eight years. After leaving Nazareth he followed his professional career for three years in Easton, and finally, in 1885, moved to Fullerton, where he resided for the same length of time and built up a large patronage. Again returning to Easton, he made that place his home for a short time, and then we find him in Fullerton, in which city he has resided since 1890. Dr. Koehler owns a well cultivated farm of twenty-three acres, besides his comfortable brick residence, which is located in Fullerton.

The lady to whom our subject was married April 20, 1871, was Miss Ellen J. Faust, who was born in Northampton County, and is the daughter of Paul and Amelia (Breinig) Faust. The Faust family is an old and prominent one in the Lehigh Valley. Mrs. Koehler’s father, who died November 12, 1883, was a native of this county, while her mother was born in Berks County. The latter is still living and makes her home in Northampton County. Those of the family of six children who are still living are: Annie, the wife of Irvin Borger, who lives in Peru, Ill.; Walter, a resident of Lehigh County; Mrs. Koehler; Mary A., the wife of John Gibson, who makes her home in Slatington; and Clara B., who married George Nichols, and is residing in Catasauqua.

The three children who have come to bless the home of our subject and his wife are Edward F., Allen M. and Gertie A. The elder son, who is a graduate of the American Veterinary College in New York, is engaged in practice in Easton, this state. In politics Mr. Koehler is a Democrat. The community recognizes in him a valued citizen, the high esteem in which he is held having been gained by a well spent life. He is a member of the German Lutheran Church, with which his wife is also connected, and is active in all good works in his neighborhood.