Joseph John Kohout

I'll never forget you Joe. God Bess

Dad, it has been over a year since you are gone. I miss you every day and think about you all of the time. You made me the kind of man I am today. I am proud to say that. I know you are looking down at me and my family and smiling. It is because of you and Mom who I am today. I was fortunate to have a father like you and now to have my family. I can only hope that I am the father that you were to me. All my Love, Chub

Please Joe don't try to fix any toliets up there and tell the man you know someone that can do that I'm not ready to go yet.(ha ha) Love you like a brother.
Thanks for being a friend for 37 years . You and Ruth will always be in are hearts.
Tom and Shirley Busse

MISS YOU SO MUCH "HH". YOU WENT TOO SOON, WE STILL HAD MANY YEARS AHEAD OF US. BUT LIKE YOU ALWAYS SAID "WE HAD A GOOD RUN" HONEY. THANK GOD FOR 57 GREAT YEARS TOGETHER AND WE WERE BLESSED WITH A GREAT & LOVING FAMILY. YOU KNOW THEY WILL ALWAYS LOOK OUT FOR ME. LOVE, (YOUR SWEETS) RUTH

Joe was one of the really good guys. He was someone you could talk straight to, without holding back, and he would tell you straight up what he thought about what you said. He might not agree with what you said, or like what you said, but that did not matter, as long as you were honest. It is hard to find that kind of honesty, and it was one of his gifts to those he knew.

I will miss his sense of humor; lots of luck for those he will meet in Heaven. I truly feel lucky to have had him for a friend. I get comfort knowing he will be looking out for me from above, and maybe giving things a little push my way to help me as I live my life.

Goodbye Joe. You were a good friend.

Len Weiner

Papa,
There isn't a day that goes by when I don't think of you. You and Grams are one of the main reasons why our family is so close. I'm going to miss all our family gatherings with you making everyone laugh or even when I just come to visit and say hello. You were such a great man to everyone and especially Grams. I can't thank you enough for the way you have shaped me as a person and I hope to keep making you proud. You will always be my buddy and I'm gonna miss you so much papa.
Love your grandson

Papa Joe, you were a great man, husband, father, and will be truly missed. I'll miss your stories, your sense of humor, and getting you beer every time you sneezed twice. But know this pops, Mama Ruth will be taken care of by all of us. I know you're at peace and whith the rest of your family. Love you always papa. Roger, Bernie,& Jesse

Papa Joe,
You will be missed tremendously.. There won't be a day that goes by you'll be forgotten. I'll miss all your cooking (hahahaha grandma) I'll miss our conversations about work, my car (which is finally paid off now) and my new pup Lia are doing. I'll miss all the games we played during the holidays (from now on all my games/wins are dedicated to you) you'll always be a winner in heaven. Rest in peace papa, you were truly the best man to ever be on this earth.

Love your granddaughter

Dear Auntie Ruth,Mike,and Gwen I am so very sorry about uncle Joe passing. I pray and think of all of you often. I will miss his Hugh Presence and his laugh, but most of all i will miss his sense of family and how important it was to him. He was a true inspiration to me. Kathy and I love you all and know how hard it is to loose someone special.
Take care and we love you,

Kurt & Kathy Wright

Dear Aunt Ruth, Mike, Gwen, and Family...

We were saddened to hear that Uncle Joe had passed, but then smiled at the thought he was again with Granny, Big Joe, and our Mom celebrating together in heaven. Blessings to each of one of you in these next days and months. You will be close in our thoughts and prayers.

With Love,
Jodi, Stuart, Mitchell, and Braden Vogt
(Wilsonville, Oregon)
Alison & Travis Milleman
(Phoenix, Arizona)

Ruth and family, we are very sorry to hear of Joes passing. You are always in our thoughts and prayers, and hope that peace, family and friends help heal your hearts.

All of our love Amy and Kent Wright

The Eureka College community sends our condolences to Mr. Kohout's family and friends. We pray God's comfort as you mourn his passing and celebrate his life.
Sincerely,
Chaplain Bruce Fowlkes
Eureka College

Twenty-four years ago Joe was my first boss at Bell Trans and he has remained one of the very best. But above all he was a good friend. He will be missed.

Our prayers and eternal peace are being sent to you in heaven. We know that God will be very close to you and will be watching over your family for all the days to come. Rest in peace Joe-one heck of a man.

Ruth, our deepest sympathy go out to you and your family. Joe was a well liked person and had a great personality.You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers

Ruth: Sincere and heartfelt condolences at this time of loss from myself and your friends at the St. Francis de Sales 4 pm Saturday Mass.

Ruth, Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were so lucky to have Joe as a friend. His engaging smile and sense of humor will always hold a special place in our hearts.

My Sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family.
Thank you Joe for believing in me. Making you proud has shaped me into the person that I am today,and I am forever grateful. You will be missed...

Daddy I love and miss you so much. I know that you are at peace and no longer suffering. I always admired you and your work ethics. Dad because of you I am like you and give everything my best. Thank you. Also you and mom will always be my birth parents, my "true" parents to me. Thank you for choosing me. You may be gone, but never forgotten. I will see you again one day when it is my time, until then daddy you will always be in my heart. Love, Your Daughter Gwen

Ruth, my sincere condolences to you and your family. My heart goes out to you. I had included a picture of you and Joe from when Ken and I had visited a few years back in the memorial video tribute for Ken. He was really fond of Joe. I truly feel your loss.

Joe was my best man, neighbor, fraternity brother and most of all a great friend.
I'm so thankful that we were able to talk, on the phone, a short while ago.

Joe was my little brother in our college fraternity at Eureka College in Illinois. I will always remember Joe as an optimistic, happy guy, and will miss his phone calls. God Bless Joe!!!
Bing Eveland