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Fred Kohler Obituary
daughter and son-in-law, Joyce and Richard Sheibal and daughter-in-law, Marge Kohler. Survived by sons, Larry Kohler, Sr., son and wife Fred (Fritz) and Pat Kohler, daughter Donna Cullinane, son Jeff Kohler and partner Lori Hull, and many other relatives and good friends. Fred and Dorothy's family offspring totals 82 children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Fred was a WWII veteran and was active at a young age in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He retired from Paxton & Vierling Steel Co. after 50 years of service. He was an avid contributor to the Omaha World Herald's "Public Pulse" column.
Fred's family always came first and foremost. He was a wonderful father and the best friend of his extended family.
Funeral service Friday 1:00 PM at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home. Visitation Thursday 6-8PM with the family at the funeral home. Interment at Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park with military honors by Benson VFW Post 2503. Memorials to the Nebraska Humane Society. There will be a luncheon following the funeral at the Fire Fighter Hall at 60th & Grover, 2-5pm. WESTLAWN-HILLCREST
Memorial Park Funeral Home
5701 Center Street 402-556-2500
www.westlawnhillcrest.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Fred Kohler
Patricia Senkow
March 13, 2020
I will never forget the pen pal relationship I shared with this kind, thoughtful gentleman. I miss his wonderful, sometimes humorous, letters. I am grateful to have crossed paths with him and always enjoyed his letters, They brightened my day. Sending greetings to his family.
Dave, Shanda, and Kenni Lee the Bumble Bee Edwards
March 24, 2008
You are always in our hearts and prayers.
Mary Jane Hendricks(Brennan)
March 21, 2008
Dear Kohler family. I am related by marriage. Uncle Al(kohler)(Freds brother)was married to my Aunt Mary. I remember visits we had when Mary and Al lived on Hamilton St. I remember some good stories about Fred and his brothers. Such good memories. Memories that we will hold onto forever. The loss is so hard but we all share that with you. I would imagine that all the Kohler brothers and sister are together again playing Yahtzee. God Bless
Susan Tell Rezek
March 21, 2008
Dear Kohler family,
My mother is Jane Knight Tell, sister of Mary Kohler, Al's wife. The Tell family is saddened to learn of your father's and grandfather's death.
My mother and our family send our sympathy to you. May the memories of your times with Fred and Dorothy comfort you.
Dan Reed
March 20, 2008
Jeff and Laurie. my prayers go with you and the family in your time of loss and grief
Faith Poindexter
March 20, 2008
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Matt Leibert & Family
March 20, 2008
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Norman Burns
March 20, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Norman and Charlotte Burns, Ute, IA
Wes, Donna, Wesley & Sherry Graybill
March 20, 2008
To our Extended Family -
Although we cannot be there in person, you know we are there in our hearts. Words do not come easily at such a time to express our deepest sympathy. Our dearest Fred, such a wonderful man. We will miss him so much but we'll always remember the special times and the special love we shared. And oh, what wonderful memories we have over so many years!
All our love -
Tammi Jones
March 20, 2008
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. It is never easy to lose a loved one.
Rosemary Codd
March 20, 2008
Kohler Family, Jeff & children-Shanda, Jay, Candi & Cory,
My heart goes out to all of you in this time of sorrow. Know that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patty Bogatz
March 20, 2008
Fred III and the entire Kohler family - Sorry for the loss of your Grandpa, Fred, Sr. I never knew him but found myself agreeing with him frequently in his pulse letters. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lynn George
March 20, 2008
Our prayers are with you in this dificult time
Lynn George(Hynek) and family
God bless you
Jim, Marie, Jami, Vincent and the grandchildren Sheibal
March 20, 2008
Kohler Kamily
Your father has been a dad, father-inlaw and grandfather to our family for many years. He will be greatly missed in our hearts. Our prayers are with you. Love you all.
Willis Renshaw
March 20, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Paul Dulany
March 20, 2008
Kohler's
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Paul & Kristin Dulany Family
Bill Fead
March 19, 2008
Thanks for your Military Service.
Past Commander V.F.W. My older brother was a salesman for Missouri Valley Steel in Souix City, part of Paxton Verling.
Patricia (Patty) Senkow
March 19, 2008
Kohler Family: Please accept our sympathy on the passing of your beloved Dad, Grandfather and Great Grandfather. I was priviledged to know this wonderful gentleman through our correspondences with him. I shall miss my dear pen pal and his wonderful letters. With our deepest sympathy, Patricia (Patty) and Kenneth Senkow in Pennsylvania.
Willis Renshaw
March 19, 2008
Remember
Remember me when I am gone away,
Gone far away into the silent land;
When you can no more hold me by the hand,
Nor I half turn to go yet turning stay.
Remember me when no more day by day
You tell me of our future that you plann'd:
Only remember me; you understand
It will be late to counsel then or pray.
Yet if you should forget me for a while
And afterwards remember, do not grieve:
For if the darkness and corruption leave
A vestige of the thoughts that once I had,
Better by far you should forget and smile
Than that you should remember and be sad.
By Christina Rossetti
The Poetry Foundation
PAUL AND TONI CONTRERAS
March 19, 2008
KOHLER FAMILY,
SORRY FOR THE LOSS, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
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