CHARLES WILLIAM KOHLENBERGER

On this 10 year anniversary of Dad´s passing, I still think of him fondly. He was a great influence on me and our entire family. Roger said it best when describing him. He was definitely an expert in many disciplines and had many adventures, but he loved his family best. Here he is near his birthday, 11-26-1986, with several of his grandchildren. Dad we love you still....

In reading Roger Kohlenberger's Obituary, I could not agree more and could not have said it better. I was hired by bill in 1959 at age 20 to be a technician at Autonetics. I worked for him and beside him for more than 50 years. As Roger said I engaged him in avid conversation an unlimited number of times and cursed him for not agreeing with me. But in so many ways he was the finest man I ever knew and he continues to have a profound impact on my life. RIP Bill

You've no doubt heard of the notion of 6 degrees of separation. The idea that everyone in the world is connected to everyone else, if not directly, then through a friend, or a friend of a friend, etc. by way of no more than 6 links. I'm inclined to believe that Dad was connected to everyone by no more than 3
.1415926 degrees of separation. It seemed everywhere we went he met someone he knew.

Bill Kohlenberger wasn't a particularly modest man...especially when it came...

Had a question about Troop 91, can't ask my dad any longer as he recently passed away, thought I'd see who might be around to ask. Thought of Bill. I see I missed him as well. Old guy myself now, member of BSA Troop 91 in the 60's. I worked the Salt Lake City Olympic Games as wireless mic technician. Naturally, I called Bill for help, and naturally, he was there for me.

R.I.P, Bill. You were one of the best.

To Jon Innis: Thank you for your message. You can contact me through the Tehachapi phone book, our phone number is listed.

I have been amiss in getting an article printed for the OC Register or Fullerton Tribune. Life is busy here in Tehachapi, and it's also hard to find the words to write about our Dad. So, I've decided to just post my thoughts here, and welcome all family, friends and all who knew him to post their memories and thoughts.
Bill, our Dad, was a loving husband to Barbara his wife of 64 years, a Dad to 4 children, Grandpa to 6 grandchildren, and a Great-Grandpa to 5 great-grandchildren, with...

Bill was my manager for several years, starting in 1982, but I considered him a friend for life even though we didn't communicate following my move to Utah.

Bill was one of the most intelligent, and kind, individuals that I have ever had the pleasure and benefit of meeting. He had forgotten more technical information about optics, electronics and similar subjects than most of us will ever know.

He took a special interest in me and my career, and provided me with opportunities...