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Albert Kohler Obituary
Albert P. Butch Kohler Jr., 59, of Northampton, passed away February 9, 2008, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township, after a long fight with leukemia. Born in Northampton, he was the son of the late Hattie (Galler) and Albert Kohler Sr. Butch was the husband of Sharon (Woodring) with whom he celebrated 34 years of marriage in August. He was employed by the former Valley Ready Mix now Skrapits Concrete since 1973. Butch was a member of the East Bath Rod and Gun Club, Lappawinzo Fish and Game Club, Keystone Rod and Gun Club, and the H.O.G.S. He had a passion for fishing, riding motorcycles, hunting and golfing. He was a member of Emmanuels Lutheran Church in Emmanuelsville. Survivors: He will be greatly missed by his loving wife; son, Tobias and wife Amanda of Northampton; daughter, Melanie wife of Mark Christopher; sisters, Dorothy Campbell, Frances Dreisigmeyer, Alice Nagy, Karen Kohler; nieces and nephews; his dog Chinchi and his grand puppies, Simon and Hannah; countless family and friends. Services: 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, in the church, 3175 Valley View Dr., Bath. Please call in the church from 3 p.m. until time of service. Arrangements by Weber Funeral Home. www.weberfuneralhomes.com. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to the church in Butchs name.
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for Albert Kohler
linda (frankenfield)schlosser
February 16, 2008
Sharon and family,I am sorry to here about your husbands passing.I meet your daughter in law were she works.She is a very lovly person I know with her and your family around you will have a lot of love and support.
Deb Smith
February 14, 2008
Melanie and Family:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
May God bless you all.
Marisa&David Jackson
February 13, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Mary Tully
February 13, 2008
Sharon and family, My sincere condolences in your loss, try always to remember the good times for he will always be in your heart!! Love ya, Mary
Brian LeVan
February 13, 2008
I'm sorry to hear about Butch's passing. I worked with him for 2 years at Skrapits. I'll miss our chats about fishing. He was a great guy, he surely will be missed.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Sherry & Paul Zimmermann
February 13, 2008
Sharon & Family
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.. We understand at this time, words are not a comfort. But we would like you to know, if you need anything at all please let us know. WE are here for you.
Jeffrey Hahn
February 13, 2008
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kenny (ugly)
February 12, 2008
Sharon and Family,
I really do not know where to start because there is so much to talk about especially growing up with Butch and his family.We had a lot of fun times together and a few sad ones.I know that I too will miss him alot. At Toby's and Amanda's wedding I was talking to one of Butch's sister's about all the fun times I remembered growing up with the family and she asked "Do you remember everyday of your life"? Well I think I can honestly say almost everyday; especially growing up with people and families that I truly admire and respect; and Butch's family is one of them. This also carried through to my adult years as well.
May GOD watch over and Bless each and everyone of you.
Kenny&Linda
Marlene Smith
February 12, 2008
Dear Sharon & family,
So sorry to hear about Butch's passing. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Frank & Jo Ann Vince
February 12, 2008
Sharon,Mel,Toby,& Chini,
Saturday morning, Butch looked upon the face of God, and God gave Butch his Wings.
You all know how Frank and I feel about You and Butch.
Butch put up a great fight, but God wanted him now, His test was over.
There will be a void in everyone's life who knew him. Most of all,by his loving family.
I'm sure he's creating quite a commotion in Heaven, on that Harley !!!
All our Sympathy and Love
Frank & Jo Ann
Love ya Buddy
Josie Litzenberger
February 12, 2008
Dear Sharon and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most dfficult time. Take comfort in knowing you now have a special angel looking over all of you. Sharon, Please call me if there is anything I can do.
Diana Berstler
February 12, 2008
Dear Mel,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad. He was doing so well I had hoped he won the battle. If there is anything that I can do for you please do not hesitate to call me.
With deepest sympthy,
Tabatha Hodges-Rager
February 12, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Randy and Judy Forry
February 12, 2008
Melanie,
Please accept our condolences in the loss of your father and to the rest of your family as well. Surely there is sadness for your loss here on Earth but we pray you can take comfort and hope in the “joy unspeakable” in heaven as the Lord has taken home one of His own.
God’s Garden
God saw him getting tired,
When a cure was not to be,
He clasped His hand around him,
And whispered, “Come to me.”
He didn’t deserve what he went through
And so He gave him rest;
God’s garden must be beautiful,
For He only takes the best.
At peace in God’s beautiful garden,
Away from sorrow and pain,
Someday when life’s journey has ended,
You’ll all be together again.
God was watching from above,
And knew he had his share,
He gently closed his weary eyes,
And took him in His care.
The Golden gates stand open,
He knew he needed rest.
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
Brent Krock
February 11, 2008
Dear Sharon, Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Butch was a great guy and always a lot of fun. We all have lots of fond memories of him. Brent & Janice Krock
Wayne and Yvonne Woodring
February 11, 2008
To my sister Sharon, my niece Melanie, and my nephew Toby,
My heartfelt condolences go out to you. Butch was a GREAT brother-in-law. As a child I looked up to him and as an adult I respected his giving nature, his adoration for his family and friends, his easy going ways, his humor and his way with words. I will cherish the many memories of him especially the AFX racing events, catching the 36" Muskgee that he nursed back to life, nights playing Liverpool rummy at your house, the nights going bowling or the days golfing, and the family get togethers. The world has lost a great man and Heaven has definitely gained one. Butch was taken from us much too soon. There are still lakes that needed to be fished, woods that needed to be hunted and miles of roads that his Harley needed to be cruised on.
We will truly miss you, Butch! And we will always be there for your family. You were one of a kind. Until we meet again..........
Susan J Haydt
February 11, 2008
Sharon& kids,
Butch will be greatly missed! He was a very funny guy! Hey Butch ride hard and ride free!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Peace,
Susan
Candace Mason
February 11, 2008
To my dear co-worker and friend Melanie,
I share in your grief over the loss of your dad. When we both learned that our dad's were diagnosed with cancer at the same time it was such a comfort to have eachother to lean on. I want you to know that I am here by your side to lean on as long and hard as you need.
All of my love and prayers to you and your family.
Candace Mason
Sandra Massetti
February 11, 2008
Dear Mel and family,
So very sorry to hear about the death of your Dad. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
If I can be of any help in any way, please let me know.
Sandy Massetti
Phoebe
Cindy Ebert
February 11, 2008
Dear Sharon, Mel & Toby:
I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I pray you find comfort in God's promise.
Bonnie Fritchey
February 11, 2008
Sharon;Mel;Toby;Mark&Amanda
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone of you. Butch was a good man which all of us know. Remember even though he is unseen he is still with you. My love and friendship and if you need someone to talk to Sharon day or night you know where to reach me. God bless all of you during this extremely difficult time. One day we will all be reunited in Heaven! God Bless!!
Bonnie Fritchey & Family
Pat D'Emilio
February 11, 2008
To Al's family and friends I extend a heartfelt expression of sympathy on your loss. Al joined our annual Golf pilgramages to Shadowbrook several years ago, and he will be deeply missed. It was always fun being in Al's group, and hearing him converse with his golf ball when it would seem to have a mind of it's own. The late night bantering in the saloon was always a lot of fun. Al just always seemed to be the kind of guy everyone wanted to hang around with. God bless you Al and "keep it in the fairway." Pat and then entire DSGO gang.
Heather (Heiser) Hoch & Family
February 10, 2008
Melanie & Mark
Our sincerest condolences on the passing of your father. He fought a long, hard fight. Now may he rest in peace. We'll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Pat D'Emilio
February 10, 2008
To Al's family, I want to extend my sincerest sympathy on your loss. Al was a fun guy to be around at Shadowbrook each July as we all enjoyed golf, drinks and just talking the week away. He really seemed to enjoy the comraderie of joining our group each year and chasing that little white ball. God Bless you Al and keep you in his arms. Pat D and the entire DSGO group.
Linda Hummel
February 10, 2008
Dear Sharon,Melanie,Toby,and all of the other family members,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We will never forget Butch. We go back along time and had so many wonderful happy and even sorrowful times. Sharon remember all the times we double dated together. We had alot of wonderful times. Kenny and I intoduced you to Butch. You would always tease me and say look what you did to me. We would both laugh about it.It was 36 years ago when Kenny and I intoduced you to Butch. What a match it was. It was a match made in heaven!! The two of you had two beautiful children together.Mel and Toby. He was very proud of his daughter and son. Sharon what can I say. Everytime I looked at Butch I seen all the love he had for you. At parties,weddings,or even at your home, when ever he was looking at you his love for you lite up the room. What a wonderful loving man you had.(and I kow you know that) Many could only wish to have such a love.Butch liked to joke around. When Kenny and him would talk of all the things they used to do. Fishing, hunting,yes even drinking they always would laugh so much that they would have tears in their eyes.As Kenny and I were talking about the good times we remembered the great time we had when we use to go bowling.Bounce the ball down the lane? Remember the fun time we had when we went to Canada with my parents? We were wishin we were fish so we could have some attention. Butch loved to fish and so does Kenny. We found that out that weak.Kenny and I met first but the two of you married first. We were proud to be a part of the marriage.When it was time for Kenny and I to take the marriage vows we asked Butch to be our best man and Sharon to be our matron of honor. The years have gone by so very quickly and it is hard to beleive that Butch is no longer with us in the body,but his spirit lives on with each and everyone who knew him and loved him. We greive because we are selfish and want more time with him. I know Butch is in a beautiful place now where their is no pain.I am sure he was greeted by all of his loved ones that enter the gates of heaven before him. Our Lord and all of Butch's loved ones ,family and friends are having a great reuion in heaven. We must wait till our loving Lord calls us home. We will then be reunited with Butch(husband,father,brother,and friend)
Sharon and family, please let us know if their is anything we can do for you.We love you. God be with you and Bless all of you. With all our love and deepest sympathy, Linda and Kenny Hummel
Carol and Brian Higgins
February 10, 2008
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the whole family. We have known Butch for many years working at Skrapits and he was a great person to work with. He will surely be missed by many!!!
HOWARD BUTZ III
February 10, 2008
So sorry to hear of your loss, If there is anything that Bill or I can do for you, please feel free to call us.
Kathy Dreisbach
February 10, 2008
Sharon and family, I was so sorry to hear of Butchs' passing . If there is anything that I can do for you Sharon , please let me know. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Budnik
February 10, 2008
Uncle Butch,
You will be deeply missed. Your passion for life showed in your family, friends and everything you did and said. You were one of a kind.
Aunt Sharon, Mel, Toby, Mark and Amanda
Please remember all the good times that were shared over the years. You have a lot of them, I know. As we talked, laughed and cried over the last few days I have learned a great deal more of what an extremely funny, sensitive uncle he was. Our prayers are always with you.
Love to all of you!
Donna and Puda
marie kresini
February 10, 2008
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008
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