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Edmond Kober Obituary

KOBER Edmond R. Kober, age 68, July 10, 2011 at home in Columbus. Survived by brother, John (Gail) Kober; nieces, Kristine Kober and Andrea Kober, all of Grand Rapids, MI.; many cousins and several special friends including Mary and Mike Colombini. Edmond was retired from the Westside Boys and Girls Club of America. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Holy Family Church, 588 W Broad St. Private inurnment at St. Joseph Cemetery next to his parents, John and Mary. In lieu of flowers, direct donations to the Westside Boys and Girls Club of America, 115 S. Gift St., Columbus, OH 43215. Arrangements by SHAW-DAVIS FUNERAL HOME, Victorian Village Chapel.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jul. 12 to Jul. 13, 2011.

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Janice Harris

August 26, 2011

To my old friend Ed. The Boys and Girls Club on Gift St, has not been the same since you left. From when my son was a child there and then as a worker there. Just not the same with out you there.

July 25, 2011

Ed, You will truely be missed!! I've known you my whole life as a next door neighbor and the front desk at The Boys and Girls Club : ) Thanks for keeping all the Swaggerty kids Secrets!!! LOL

The Swaggertys

Eddie Duff

July 23, 2011

Ed , you were the face of the Westside Boyside back in the day........I grew up there , learned how to play various sports there, stayed out of trouble there. .......best wishes and prayers to your Family........

Eddie Duff Cape Coral, Fla. ( member of Boys club back in the mid to late 80's )........

Rita Bruggeman

July 17, 2011

You will be missed, Love you Ed Kober

Joyce Van Gundy (Oberting)

July 15, 2011

Thank you Ed for all the years you were at that desk. For not only my kids, but for all the kids that came through the doors at the Boys & Girls Club. RIP Ed, you`ll be missed, but you`ll live on in so many peoples memories. God truly has a special angel with him in heaven now.

Michael Hammond

July 14, 2011

Ed Thanks for all the great memories of my younger days at the Boys and Girls club. You will be forever Missed and remembered.

MISSY LYNCH

July 14, 2011

YOU WILL BE MISSED,LOVED YOU DEARLY GLAD YOU WERE A PART OF MY & MCKENZIE'S LIFE.R.I.P

LOVED BY MISSY & MCKENZIE

Debby, Karen and Jodi Hughes

July 14, 2011

Ed, we played "The great pretender" by the Platters at Shane's wedding reception last month. We always thought of you when we heard that song. Great song. Great man.

Tammie Wycoff

July 14, 2011

Ed made a difference in the lives of so many through the years. I have fond memories of seeing him at the front desk of the Boy's and Girl's Club. He will be truly missed by all who came to know him. Somewhere "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" is playing...

Debby Hughes-Fleming

July 13, 2011

Ed, I believe you are playing cards with my dad right now. You left us too soon but now my dad has his friend with him. You were family and we miss you already.

Stephanie Albright Kevin Hamilton

July 13, 2011

Ed I will miss you everytime I walk through the kitchen door and your not sitting in your chair,i just can't believe your gone <3 RIP

Jody Kelly & Family

July 13, 2011

You touched the lives of so many people, especially the children at the Boys & Girls Club; including mine. You will never be forgotten by them.

Ronnie Wilson

July 13, 2011

You were a wonderful man and will be dearly missed.

Pamela Faryman

July 12, 2011

You will missed dearly my dear friend Ed Kober you were a joy to have around and to be around, Hope you are havin a big family reunion with your parents in heaven a piece of our heaven is gone now that you have gone home. Love ya Ed kober

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