Samuel J. Koller

Samuel J. Koller, 88 of Andover, beloved husband of the late Mary (Daly) Koller passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014 at home. Samuel was born in East Windsor, July 5, 1926 son of the late Julius and Julia (Schirey) Koller. He was a lifelong Andover resident and attended St. James Church, Manchester. He served his country proudly, with the U. S. Navy, participating and surviving the World War II D-Day Invasion at Normandy. For more than 50 years, Sam was a truck driver for various freight companies in the area. He is survived by his loving family, Michael Koller and his wife, Joan Koller; Barbara Dunn and her companion, John Roberson; Stephen Koller; Janet Foley and her husband, Bill Foley; David Koller and his wife, Janet Koller; Joel Koller; a sister, Christine Poplasky, 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews and their families. In addition to his wife and parents he was predeceased by his son-in-law, George Dunn and his grandson, Matt Dunn. Family and friends may call Thursday, July 31, from 4-7 pm at Watkins Funeral Home 142 East Center St. Manchester. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, August 2, 2014 at 10 am at St. James Church 896 Main St. Manchester, followed with inurnment burial, in Townsend Cemetery, Andover with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.holmes-watkinsfuneralhomes.com

Visitation DetailsThursday, July 31st, 2014 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsSaturday, August 2nd, 2014 10:00am, St. James Church
Interment DetailsTownsend Cemetery