Christopher Thomas Kohler

Chris was born in Plattsburgh, New York and moved a number of times with his military family before finally settling down in Marietta, Georgia in 1964. He attended the Rose Garden school in Marietta and starred as the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz school play. After attending school Chris worked at the Tommy Nobis Center, Burger King and finally Kroger where he retired in 2021 after more than 20 years of service.

Chris loved his many family members and everyone who had the privilege of meeting him was a lifelong and devoted friend. He always greeted you with a big smile and hug and no one was ever a stranger. Chris loved watching professional wrestling and NASCAR racing and attended many NASCAR races at the Talladega Motor Speedway with his brothers. He loved to dance at family weddings and was always the best dancer on the dance floor. Chris was an avid bowler and often led his team to victory. He also participated in the Georgia Special Olympics and won a number of medals in basketball and track.

Chris is predeceased by his loving and devoted parents Dorothy Kohler, Major John James Kohler, his sister in-laws Laura Kohler and Sandy Kohler and great nephew Damien Kohler and great niece Savannah Kohler. Chris is survived by his sister Maureen Sauerwein of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, brother John Kelly Kohler and wife Diana Kohler of Trenton, Georgia, brother Jim Kohler and wife Barbara Kohler of Acworth, Georgia, brother Patrick Kohler and wife Belva Kohler of Jasper, Georgia, Tim Kohler and his finance Kim Alexander of Woodstock, Georgia and numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.

Chris was the most-saintly person we have ever known. He was a kind and gentle person who treated everyone with love and respect. Chris was devoted to his large family and like clockwork would call each and every one of us on a daily basis. He also had a very long prayer list consisting of his family and many friends. If you were on his prayer list, rest-assured he had a direct line to the Good Lord. Chris was and will always be a blessing in our lives.

Chris will be greatly missed by us all but now he's in a better place reunited with our mother and father. Please always keep Chris' spirit in your hearts and strive to treat each other the way he treated us all.

Chris will be interred at the Kennesaw Memorial Park alongside our mom and dad. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the Georgia Special Olympics.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00pm July 8th at the Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home in Kennesaw, Georgia and Funeral Mass will take place July 9th at 10:30 am at Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in Kennesaw, Georgia.