In loving memory of

Helmut "Al" H Kosel
November 13, 1931 - January 6, 2014

Helmut "Al" H Kosel, age 82, of Marion, IN, died Monday, January 6, 2014, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehab in Marion, IN. He was the son of the late Erich Max Kosel and the late Berta (Gerlach) Kosel, born in Danzig, Germany on November 13, 1931.Al came to the United States in 1955 from Germany and was the last member of his family to immigrate to the United States he became a US Citizen in 1966.In the mean time he was drafted into the US Army from 1956 - 1958. He married Beverly L. (Barton) on August 30, 1969.Al retired in March 1994 from Peerless Machine & Tool where he worked as a machinist for 30 years. Al enjoyed being with his fellow workers, Bob Carson, Harold Landers, Jim Fortney, and Kyle Schoeff for breakfast and he enjoyed riding his motorcycle.He was a handyman, building his own home and he enjoyed camping and attended Westview Wesleyan Church.

He is survived by his wife: Beverly Kosel, Marion
Two Daughters:
Janice Kosel (Lynn) Bosher , Shelbyville, TN
Michelle Yeager (Mike) Price, Jonesboro, IN
Daughter-in-law; Beth Ann Kosel, Jonesboro
Son-in-law; David (Karen) Herring, Ft. Wayne
Grandchildren; Kristen (Chad) Segroves and Kevin Rogers, both ofShelbyville, TN
Barton (Kasey) Price, Derek (Jessica) Price, Christen (Matt) Stebing and
Courtney (Stacey Newell) Herring all of Ft. Wayne, IN
Wesley (Tara) Kosel, Scott Air Force Base, Belleville, IL
Austin Becker Jonesboro, INand Clayton Becker, USMC, Corry Station, FL

Great-Grandchildren;Chase Ledbetter, Addison Stebing, Ansley Segroves, Aiyana Rogers, Theodore Price, & Naomi Kosel and expecting 3 great-grandchildren in 2014.

Sister-in-law;Judy Wright, Marion
Many nieces & Nephews.


He was preceded in death by son;Erich Kosel, Stepdaughter; Pamela (Yeager) Herring, he was the last surviving sibling,sisters;Helen Smith and Kittie Bartels, In-laws; Waldo & Pearl Barton, sister-in-law; Patricia Riley, and brothers-in-law;Donald Wright, James Riley, Ronald Smith and Ervin Bartels

Arrangements are being handled by Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services - College Park, 4601 S. Western Ave.Marion, INFuneral service is Saturday January 11, 2014 at 1:00 PM with his grandson Dr. Barton Price officiating.Interment will be at Gardens of Memory, Marion, IN with military rites. Friends may call at College Park of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home 4601 S. Western Ave. Marion, IN Friday January 10, 2014 from 4-8 PM

Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of Nazarene, 834 Union St., Shelbyville, TN 37160

Online condolences may be made at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.com

Tributes

Sue Billbe wrote on Jan 10, 2014:

"Beth, I'm so sorry for your loss. May our Lord Jesus Christ be with you and comfort you. Love."

Billie Owen wrote on Jan 10, 2014:

"Michelle and family, I was so sorry to learn about the passing of your father.  My thoughts and prayers are with you."

Sue Riley wrote on Jan 10, 2014:

"Dear Aunt Beverly, I'm thinking of you and the family at this very difficult time.  Wish I could be with you...sending love from Florida. love, Susie"

Brian and Tammy Johnson wrote on Jan 9, 2014:

"Michelle and family, So sorry for your loss.  You are all in our thoughts and prayers. "

Ann Simmons wrote on Jan 9, 2014:

"Dearest Beverly, I am so sorry for the loss of Al. He was truly a wonderful man. I know this has been a terrible time for you and the family. I pray you find strength in God and know that the new grandbabies that are on the way will be truly blessed with stories of Al and Erich too! Sorry I wont be able to attend but will be thinking of you"