Background
Koehler, Myron was born on October 28, 1927 in Kirby, Texas, United States. Son of Otto Albert and Annie (Biesenbach) Koehler.
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Myron Koehler, American secondary school educator. Achievements include invention of carrier lock automatic mechanism for plegias. Named Distinguished Commissioner, Boy Scouts American, Houston, 1987; recipient Silver Beaver award, 1977, Meritorious Service medal, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland, 1980; James West fellow, Boy Scouts American, Irving, Texas, 1999.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, 1950. Master of Education, Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, 1955. Doctor of Education, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, College Station, 1972.
Career
Junior High School teacher San Antonio School District, 1950—1953. High School teacher North-East School District, 1954—1962, 1967—1968, High School vice principal, 1962—1967. Researcher, professor Texas Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1968—1979.
High School principal Somerset School District, 1979—1981. High School teacher Bryan School District, 1982—1986. Retired, 1986
Driver education consultant Southwest Texas State University, San Marcos, 1976, Prairie View Agricultural and Mechanical University, 1977, United States Air Force, 1978.
With United States Army Air Corps, 1946-1947, sergeant United States Air Force Reserve, 1951-1953, lieutenant colonel United States Air Force Reserve, 1958-1987.
Achievements
Membership
Member Coulter Airfield advisory committee City of Bryan, Texas, 1997—2004. Coordinator Habitat for Humanity, 2002, 2008. Assistant scoutmaster Boy Scouts American, 1997—2008, member Order of Arrow Vigil, 1997—2008.
Member Brotherhood of St. Andrews, Episcopalian Church, 2002—2008. Member of Texas Retired Teachers Association (life. President 2000-2002), Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion (life), Lions Club (president Bryan Breakfast club 1989-1990, 1995-1996, co-chairman district convention 1998, co-chairman state convention 1999, president Lions District Governor 2003-2004, Texas Lions Foundation 2005, Lion of Year Bryan Breakfast Club 1978, 1984, President' Silver award 1989, Melvin Jones fellow 1992—2004, Jack Wiech fellow Texas Lions Camp, Kerrville 2002, Pres.s award 2002).
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Connections
Married Marie Sherwood, May 14, 1954. Children: Carol Ann, Sharon Marie, Carrie Lynn, Rene Lee.
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Religion
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Political Party
Republican
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Named Distinguished Commissioner, Boy Scouts American, Houston, 1987. Recipient Silver Beaver award, 1977, Meritorious Service medal, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland, 1980. James West fellow, Boy Scouts American, Irving, Texas, 1999.Named Distinguished Commissioner, Boy Scouts American, Houston, 1987. Recipient Silver Beaver award, 1977, Meritorious Service medal, National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland, 1980. James West fellow, Boy Scouts American, Irving, Texas, 1999.