David-Kohl-Obituary

David Kohl

West Linn, Oregon

10/08/1946 - 08/14/2025

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DIED
August 14, 2025
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West Linn, Oregon

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David Grant Kohl passed away naturally on August 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and connection. Born in Los Angeles, "Dave" grew up in Van Nuys and graduated from Maier Lutheran High School in 1964. He devoted his life to family, friends, and a wide array of passions:...

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I appreciated Dave so very much. We spent hours driving together to many speaking engagements I had when on furlough in the USA. Even when we got lost, he was still in good humour. When I asked him if it was upsetting to him being lost, he answered a firm "no". I assured him that I was also not uptight and so we just enjoyed going around in a few more circles before arriving at our destination. In the past few years we talked on the phone quite often (he in the USA and I in Hong Kong). He...

I believe these were all creations of Dave's. They were faux stained glass windows at Luther High School North in Chicago. When the school closed in 2017, we took them down because the building was going to be used as a public school. They are currently in my basement. We wanted to try and contact Mr Kohl, but had lost track of any address. They graced Luther's entrance way for almost 50 years. If anyone from the Kohl family would like these, please contact me. They are all the 4 ft x...

So sad! What a great man, teacher, mentor, chaperone. I´m sure he will be missed by many! I will always remember our Jr year trip to 9 countries in Europe as well as the canoe club trip to the boundary waters of MN/Canada! But certainly .......art was his passion and I was deeply inspired my him.

I knew David from our membership in the Ptld Calligraphy Society. David made me two small vessels to hold paint and water. I think of him each time I use these. A wonderful man.

Miss you everyday Dave. I'm a better person because of your friendship.