Charles Wayne "Papa" Koehne Sr., 73, of Hallettsville, passed away on October 23, 2020.  He was born in Hallettsville, Texas, on October 16, 1947, to Gus C. Koehne Sr. and Mamie Frances Brown.

Charles lived his entire life in Lavaca County.  Upon graduating from Hallettsville High School, he enrolled at Wharton County Junior College and got married.  Unfortunately at this time in his life, he had a major health crisis that required extensive rehab so his college education was cut-short.

Charles was a caring soul who would give his shirt off his back and never met a stranger.  He enjoyed the many friendships he treasured within the Lavaca County Community.  He had a quick wit and countless stories to tell.  If you needed a laugh, he was the one that could definitely provide it.

Charles loved spending time with his sons and grandchildren.  He also enjoyed reading about early Texas history and anything to do with nature.  His favorite pastimes were fishing, playing dominoes and watching the Dallas Cowboys.

In his later years, when his health started to decline he took his entertaining ways to Stevens Nursing & Rehab Center of Hallettsville.  The Family would like to thank the staff at Stevens for taking care of Charles and putting up with his colorful nature.

Charles is survived by: his sons, Charles Jr & wife Janell of Taylor, Texas, Christopher & wife Erin of Thrall, Texas and Jonathan of Hallettsville; grandchildren, Sierra, Cade and Bryce; brothers, Monroe Koehne Sr. and Harvey Koehne & wife Janie and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charles was preceded in death by: his parents; half-sisters, Marie Brocker and Catherine Mikush; half-brother Oscar Needham and sister-in-law Joan Koehne.

Funeral Mass Service (All attendees must wear masks): 11:30 am, Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of Hallettsville, TX; with Rosary starting at 11 am; and Visitation starting at 10 am. Pallbearers: Cade Koehne, Monroe Koehne Jr., Martin David Koehne, Lonnie Wayne Koehne, Darryl Brocker, and Michael Grahmann. Honorary Pallbearers: Sierra and Bryce Koehne. Officiant: Msgr. John Peters. Memorials: Donor's Choice. Burial: St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery.