Bobby Dale Peschel

“Coach” Bobby Dale Peschel, 74, died after a hard fight against stage 4 colon cancer on September 2, 2022. He was caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, mentor, coach, teacher, principal, and friend.

Coach Peschel was born June 12, 1948, in Kerrville, Texas, to Gottfried Peschel and Bonnie Minor Peschel. He was raised in Kerrville, Texas, graduated from Tivy High school in 1966, and earned a scholarship in track. He then graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a minor in History. Later, he completed his Master's in Education and became a principal from 1995- 2003. After he retired as a principal, he returned to be a head golf coach at Salado ISD from 2003-2013, winning multiple golf state titles. However, during his time in Education, he coached and touched many hearts and lives.

Before attending Southwest Texas State University, he earned an associate's degree and ran track for Schreiner Institute. However, upon attending Southwest Texas State University, he married his college sweetheart, Linda Koinm, in 1971. In 1973 they had their first child, Jennifer, and in 1976 they had their son, Robert. Later down the road, they were surprised in 1987 and had their youngest child, Ashley.

Bobby Peschel made considerable educational impacts in 1971, starting in Devine, Brady, Rosebud-Lott, Caldwell, Rogers, Clifton, Iraan, and finally, Salado, Texas. After retiring, he was not finished and became Head Golf Coach in Salado. He then officially was retired in 2013.

Coach Peschel will always be remembered for his love of God, feeding deer in the evenings, his infectious smile, his love of his family, playing golf, especially with the guys at Mill Creek, and his love of life. However, more importantly, he will always be remembered for his fight for his life. He always talked about wanting to live to see his grandchildren grow and have successful lives!

In the end, Bobby Peschel was known for his authenticity and sweet, genuine heart. He truly wanted to see people live up to their potential. Yet, he never gave up on anyone and always took the time to work with anyone who cared. His legacy is evident in the lives of the young men and women he inspired through his coaching and teaching, as well as when he was a principal. Bobby not only wanted to inspire his students but wanted to have a long-lasting effect on their lives. His goal was to make a difference in the world by listening to others, volunteering his precious time, giving- with no strings attached, forging strong relationships, but genuinely wanting those around him to be successful and happy.

Bobby Peschel is preceded in death by his parents, Gottfried and Bonnie Peschel. He is survived by his wife, Linda K. Peschel of Salado; daughter Jennifer and husband, Ken Cheatham of Texarkana; son Robert Peschel of Rogers, Arkansas; Daughter Ashley and husband Tyler Howard of Jarrell; Grandsons, Ashton Peschel and Colby Howard; Grandaughters, Kelsie Peschel, Katie Cheatham, McKayla Tyers, and Ali Cheatham. He is also survived by his brother Jimmie Peschel and wife Rae and their children Scott and Greg Peschel; Brother-in-law Jody and wife Mary Lou Koinm; brother-in-law Pastor Billy and wife Alice Koinm and children Jacklynn and Beth; Aunt Dorthy Peschel and cousins of Kerrville.

A funeral service for Mr. Peschel will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Heights Baptist Church. Burial will follow at 11:00am Monday, September 12, 2022 at Brown Cemetery in Kerrville, Texas. The family will receive visitors from 4-6:00pm Friday, September 9, 2022 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials to the American Cancer Society would be appreciated.