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Richard Kahler Obituary
Redding - Richard Allen (Dick) Kahler passed away April 5, 2020 in Redding CA. He was born April 26, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio; the only child of Jack and Elsie Kahler. Dick was educated in Dayton Public Schools, earned his undergraduate degree at Miami University of Ohio, and his PhD in Clinical Psychology at Indiana University. He dedicated his entire career to Community Mental Health in Red Bluff and Redding.
Dick was a nature lover and enjoyed hiking, fishing, and backpacking in the mountains of Northern California. He especially enjoyed doing this with his sons while they were growing up. He was a disciplined runner and completed 7 marathons and numerous shorter races. He and Paula continued to start their days together by jogging/walking a course in their neighborhood as long as he could. He was a great fan of the Cincinnati Reds, SF Giants, SF Forty Niners and the GS Warriors. But his favorite teams were the ones his boys played on as youngsters and Dick often volunteered as an assistant coach. He and Paula taught their sons the importance of education and encouraged them through all of their school years. He was a member of several parent booster organizations. All of his sons graduated college and have post graduate degrees which was a source of pride for him.
Dick was a Godly man and a faithful member of Pilgrim Congregational Church. Dick was loving, kind, and supportive. He and Paula shared 42 wonderful years of marriage. Dick will be missed especially by his beloved wife, Paula; his three wonderful sons and their spouses: Scott Kahler (Rob), Ryan Kahler (Marta) and Dylan Kahler (Mary); and three absolutely adored grandchildren: Kira and Evan Soden-Kahler and Hattie Jane Kahler. He will also be missed by his sis/bro-in-laws Tara and Warren Swanson and Sheila and Brad McCollum and their families; and his cousin, Tom Kahler and his extended family in Virginia.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Pilgrim Congregational Church at a later date.
The family would be honored by memorial contributions to Pilgrim Congregational Church or to Earthjustice.org.
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Larry (Beaver) Hale
May 2, 2020
So sorry for Paula and the kids. Dick had to be the nicest
Man I have ever met.
Susan and George Day
April 28, 2020
Dick and Paula have been our close family friends for more than 35 years. Our kids grew up together starting at the Serendipity Play Group where we first met and continuing on from preschool to high school and beyond. Early on we all helped care for each other's children and later were involved in our kids' sports, Scouts, and SHS Music Program. We enjoyed some fun family camping trips and getting together often over the years.
It has been a pleasure to know Dick and enjoy his company. He was always friendly and kind with a good sense of humor and willing to speak up for people's rights. Dick was so proud of all his children and doted on his adorable grandchildren. We send our love and sympathy to Paula and family and are always here to give our support. We are honored to call Dick our good friend and we will miss him... until we meet again.
Judy and Rick Quine
April 13, 2020
I believe that Dick may have been aptly called a "bibliophile". He loved books...lots and lots of books. My husband and I would sometimes meet Paula and Dick at Barnes and Noble for coffee and chats about family (grands!), current events and whatever else came to mind. Always there were discussions about what we were currently reading...or had read or planned to read. Fun and lively conversations.
The last time that we saw Dick, he said, "We should get together soon at Barnes and Noble." We would have loved that!
Judy and Rick Quine
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