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Edward Kohler Obituary

Kohler, Edward C. "Jr" ALBANY Edward C. "Jr." Kohler passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Julie Blair Nursing Home in Albany. Jr. was born in Albany, resided in Troy, and has lived in Albany for the past two years. Ed is an US Army veteran of World War II. He worked for the railroad in Selkirk, Albany Medical Center Hospital, Stuyvesant Plaza and his last employment was as a security guard at Hedley. Husband of the late Doris Kohler. Son of the late Edward R. and Anna Kohler. Father of Sharon (the late John) Kretzler, Gerry (Paul) Lyman Sr. and the late James Kohler. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, three brothers, one sister, many nieces, nephew, cousins, a host of friends and his dear friend and companion Molly Cahill. Funeral from the W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home, 1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, Monday at 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home prior to the service from 11-1 p.m. Interment will be in Elmwood Hill Cemetery, Troy. The family would like to thank the nurses and aids at Julie Blair Nursing Home and also to the hospice staff. Contribution in his memory may be made to Community Hospice of Albany County, 445 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205. Condolence page at www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Jun. 25 to Jun. 26, 2011.

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Kathy Masterson

June 28, 2011

To Ed's Family, My sympathy is with you at this time. Ed was such a fun person to be with & talk to. He was a real gentleman & good friend. He will be missed & I am sorry for your loss. (Kathy from The Troy Senior Center)

Sandi Tomlinson

June 27, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Uncle Ed. My deepest sympathies to all of his family.

Brenda Dillon

June 27, 2011

Uncle Ed...Mom will miss you dearly and so will all of us. Give Aunt Doris my love and give Grandma the biggest hug and kiss for me and tell her I miss her everyday.
Much Love, Brenda

Drusilla Young

June 27, 2011

Sharon, my deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your dad. My prayers are with you. Sincerely Mrs. Young and family

suzanne Hanna

June 26, 2011

Thank you for your service to our country

Tippi Rivers

June 26, 2011

Sharon,Gerry & families,
Sorry to hear about your dad.I'm sure his mom & dad are waiting for him with open arms.He will be missed by all that loved him.Love your cousin,Tippi & family

Albany Memorial Emergency Dept

June 26, 2011

Dear Bill and Family,

Our sincere sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your brother. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

Sincerely,

Your friends at Albany Memorial Emergency Department

Kerri Kohler

June 25, 2011

You will always be in our hearts and prayers. My dad misses having breakfast and talking about the old days with you before work. Say hello to Grandma for me.

Shannon Pratt

June 25, 2011

Sharon,


My sincere condolences on the lost of your father. May your memories of him and his love help you through these times <3

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