Paul "Gene" Kohli

Kohli Paul "Gene" Kohli went to be with the Lord on his 92nd birthday, May 5, 2015. Surviving are his wife of 69 years, Marcele (Reichenbach); daughters, Candace (Richard) Deubner and Karis (Paul) Wickensimer; four grandchildren, Heidi (Matthew) Kliewer, Derek (Diana) Deubner, Kami (Wesley) Carr, Grant (Susan) Wickensimer; and six great-grandchildren, Haley and Hadden Kliewer, Jake and Olivia Deubner, Charlton and Sullivan Carr. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Gene earned his B.S. and M.S. degrees from Bowling Green State University and his Doctorate of Education from Toledo University. He was employed by Findlay Public Schools and the Ohio State Department of Education, both for 17 years. During his time with the State he served as GED director. After his retirement he served as Test Administrator for the US Office of Personnel Management. He was a member of the Franklin County Retired Teachers Association. For many years he and his wife served as wedding photographers. For nearly 50 years he was an active member and held various leadership positions at Calvary Bible Church. Gene helped in the establishment of Northside Christian School and was a former board member. He was a WWII veteran and received many honors during his time of service in the US Army. Gene fought in the Battle of the Bulge and helped to build a bridge across the River Rhine during his work with the 202nd Combat Engineers. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, May 8 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH 43085. A memorial service will be held for Dr. Kohli at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9 at Calvary Bible Church, 3865 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Calvary Bible Church, 3865 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214 or Northside Christian School, 2655 Schrock Rd., Westerville, OH 43081. Condolences to family may be sent to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com.