Charlene Cochell

1943 - 2024

Charlene (Kobel) Cochell

August 1, 1943 - May 21, 2024

Charlene (Kobel) Cochell, 80, of Firth, NE, passed away on May 21, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Milton Cochell, and mother, grandmother, aunt, and treasured friend to many. Charlene was born on August 1, 1943, in Elgin, IL to John and Doris Kobel and grew up in Lincoln, NE and Elgin, IL. Charlene studied dietetics at Iowa State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1965 and completed her dietetics internship in 1966. She worked as a dietetics consultant for Tabitha and was a food service manager and supervisor at Bryan Hospital for 25 years. She was a member and elder of Hickman Presbyterian Church where she actively served and formed many friendships. On July 23, 1966, Charlene married Milton Cochell of Lincoln, NE and they raised four children. Their family settled in rural Firth and spent many years farming. Charlene worked hard raising her family, she enjoyed gardening and was a marvelous cook.

She is survived by her daughter, Marna Cochell, Firth; son, Matthew (Michelle) Cochell, Firth; daughter, Megan (Russ) Brannagan, Firth; daughter, Martha (Travis May), Lincoln; sisters: Judy (Roger) Petersen and Polly Russell; brother, Jon Kobel; brother-in-law, Mel Heitmann; sister-in-law, Jean Dier; grandchildren: Maesa, Axton, Easton, Brody, Camden, Caleb, Asher, and Ellie; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton Cochell; parents, John, and Doris Kobel; sister, Mary Ellen Kobel; sisters-in-law: Cathy Heitmann and Cindy Cochell; and brothers-in-law: Jim Dier, Winston Cochell, and George Russell.

There will be a Memorial Service held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Hickman Presbyterian Church.

Memorials are suggested to Hickman Presbyterian Church and Lakeview Living in Firth, NE.

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