Pamela Gail Koehler, born Pamela Gail Blackburn, passed away on October 9, 2026, in Wayne, West Virginia. She was born on July 4, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Pamela lived a life marked by service, skill, and personality. She graduated from North Central High School and went on to serve in the United States Army. Over the years, she worked for Delta Airlines at the Indianapolis Airport, spent many years as a cake decorator, and was also a talented seamstress and quilt maker. She was known as a very smart and witty woman, and as someone with many personalities, bringing humor, depth, and spirit to those who knew her.

Family was an important part of Pamela’s life. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Walter Koehler. She also leaves behind her daughters, Tammy Chambers and Stephanie (Jody) Collins; grandchildren, Ashlie Koehler, Lacey (Connor) Stroup, Bradley Koehler, Casey Koehler, Mollie (Scott) Koehler, Paige (Gary) Mitchem, and Nathan Ervine. She is also survived by her brothers Jeffery Blackburn and Matthew Blackburn, and Andrew (Courtney) Blackburn; and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. 

She was received in heaven by her daughter, Amanda Koehler; her grandchild, Bryan Ervine; her parents, Ralph and Wanda Blackburn; her brothers Storm Blackburn, Wendy Blackburn, and Bryan Blackburn; and her sister, Kim Blackburn.

Pamela will be remembered for her intelligence, her wit, her many talents, and the care she put into the things she made and the people she loved. Her memory will remain with her family and friends always.

A visitation will be held Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Indiana Funeral Care East, 1307 N. Shadeland Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46219. A funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 PM. Pamela will be laid to rest at Norristown Cemetery.