Joshua Cabe Koehn was born in Dodge City, Kansas on October 15, 1980 to Bob & Kathy Koehn, and went to his eternal home in Heaven on August 18, 2026 at Trinity Manor in Dodge City, Kansas, surrounded by his family.

He grew up on the family farm southwest of Montezuma, where his love of farming blossomed and was nurtured beginning in his toddler years. He spent every possible minute, starting at 2 years old, riding the tractor and combine with his dad, Bob, and grandpa, Robert, asking "why" about absolutely everything. From a very early age Josh was an innate farmer using the living room carpet to create fields, before moving to the sandbox outside, and finallyto the fields of superior production as an adult. That valued time at grandpa's knee and his dad's lap served him well as he grew his farming business, along with their valuable insight and knowledge over the years.

Josh graduated high school from South Gray HS in 1999 and then attended Dodge City Community College where he earned his Associate's Degree. He then went on to Fort Hays State University where he completed his Bachelor's Degree in Ag-Business before returning to Montezuma. Josh worked briefly for Pioneer Seed before he started farming full-time. He was able to purchase the family farm, where he began with an intensive drive to grow his business and expand the farm.

Josh's greatest love in life was farming, plain and simple. He enjoyed every aspect of it, and thrived on figuring out the challenges it posed every year. Josh was very particular about the care and cleanliness of his equipment and sheds, and that attention to detail is part of what made him so good at his "job." In Josh's quest to be a great farmer, he was constantly looking for new and innovative ways of being a good steward of the soil and at the same time being a producer of really good crops. This led to him earning first place corn yield awards multiple times in the state of Kansas; honors that he was humbled by and theysubsequently challenged him to be an even better farmer. Josh eagerly shared his knowledge at farm production meetings, round table discussions at national ag conventions, was invited to John Deere headquarters for innovative discussions, and wasalso featured in the magazine "The Progressive Farmer." Josh also really enjoyed being a mentor and found great enjoyment in seeing his employees grow and have success on their own.

Josh truly enjoyed spending time with his family, especially histhree nieces, Rylee, Reese & Rowan. They in turn couldn't wait to go ride the combine or tractor with Uncle Josh (or "Uncle Gosh" as Rylee called him when she was very little). He had immense pride and joy in his nieces and participated in their lives as much as he could, along with spoiling them tremendously. Josh was also a very loyal friend and generous with his resources and knowledge. His trusted friend circle was small, but strong; spending quality time with them was something he always looked forward to. Josh is leaving a very large hole in his family and the friends he leaves behind.

Josh will be remembered most for his incredible work ethic, tenacious spirit, perseverance, and generosity. Forty-five years was not long enough. Those left grieving are his mother, Kathy Koehn, of Montezuma; his sister Lisa Berg and husband Daniel, also of Montezuma; his three beloved nieces, Rylee, Reese, and Rowan Berg of Montezuma; his best friend/cousin/brother Terry Koehn and family of Montezuma; and a multitude of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends all over the United States. Greeting him in heaven are his father, Bob Koehn; grandparents Robert & Betty Koehn; grandparents Jerry & Jane Moore; and many other precious friends and family that have gone before.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life will be scheduled later this fall. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Swaim Funeral Home for a future ag scholarship in memory of Josh.