James Quinton Kohler

James Quinton Kohler, 91, formerly of Prairie Village, Leawood, and Overland Park, KS, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2006 at his home in Burke, VA surrounded by family. A memorial in celebration of his life and love will be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS, 10 a.m., Saturday, January 21, 2006. Inurnment at Johnson County Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made, payable to Shriners Childrens Hospital and sent to Abdallah Shrine, 5300 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66202. Son of Joseph and Gertrude Kohler, Jim was born in Kansas City, MO on June 21, 1914. He grew up in Eastwood Hills and graduated from Raytown HS. He attended college at William Jewell and the University of Kentucky. He was a pilot during WWII and loved airplanes and aircraft electronics. After the war, he returned to Kansas City where he went to work for Wilcox Electric. Most of his career was spent working in radio electronics at Wilcox and at King Radio where he retired in 1983 as Senior VP for Purchasing. Jim was an amateur radio operator and an avid golfer. He was a Mason and an active member of the Old Mission Lodge, the Scottish Rite, and was a Greeter in the Abdallah Shrine. He enjoyed bowling, gardening, fishing, hunting, entertaining, dancing, and travel. He loved his dogs and was especially fond of his Shih Tzu Ming. Jim was preceded in death by his late wife Wanda J. Kohler, 1973, and late wife Mary E. Kohler, 2003. He is survived by his sister Gertrude Kohler (Koky); son James Q. Kohler, Jr. and wife Cathy; daughters Daria Blankenship and husband Dennis, Diann Brahl and husband Doug and Debi Hartley and husband Mark; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Jim's strength of character, warmth, love and caring for family and friends continues to be a source of inspiration to those who knew him. He will be remembered for his keen wit and sense of humor where bringing a laugh and smile to someone else's face meant everything to him. He will be greatly missed by all. (Arr; D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913451-1860). Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.dwnewcomers.com.