Richard John Koel, age 75, of Catonsville, Maryland passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Madalene "Chrissy" Koel. beloved father of, Valerie Koel, Melissa Smith and husband Shawn, Conrad Meil and wife Tina and Mark Meil and wife Pamela, Grandchildren; Chase Smith and Fiance Brittany Runkles, Tyler Smith and wife Darby, Zachery Meil serving in the U.S. Navy, and Jayden Meil; devoted great grandfather of Paisley Morgan Smith. Devoted brother of David Koel and wife Donna.
He was a retired Baltimore CIty Police Sargeant and also served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Sargeant in Viet Nam, He was past State Commander of the VFW and past post Commander or VFW Post #2916.
A visitation for Richard will be held Monday, June 17, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Sterling Ashton Schwab Witzke Funeral Home of Catonsville, 1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228. A memorial service will occur Monday, June 17, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM, 1630 Edmondson Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228. A graveside service will occur Monday, June 17, 2024 from 2:00 PM to 2:15 PM at Baltimore National Cemetery, 5501 Frederick Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228.