1930
Andrew
2014
Andrew Kohler
May 11, 1930 — December 5, 2014
AUSTINTOWN - A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, followed by the burial at Resurrection Cemetery, for Mr. Andrew John Kohler, 84, who died Friday evening at AustinWoods Nursing Center.
"Andy" was born May 11, 1930, on Glenellen Avenue in Youngstown, to Andrew Kohler and Ann Maye Kohler.
He attended St. Joseph Grade School and The Rayen School. Andy was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves 835th Signal Support Co. from Jan. 30, 1951, to July 5, 1955, where he was a radio electronics instructor.
He was an amateur radio operator for over 50 years, most recently using the call letters AA8SY. He also had a private pilot's license, flying his own plane. He often was found in his workshop, tinkering on any number of projects over the years. He once built a large-scale model locomotive in his basement. He loved to read and learn about technical and scientific topics. He also enjoyed traveling, and took his family on long vacations across the country to visit relatives and see the nation's natural wonders.
Andy was employed throughout his life as an electronics technician at Doc's Radio and TV, most recently, and at Davis Radio & TV and Appliance Wholesalers earlier in his career. He also taught electronics at ATES Technical School. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, where with his wife, he was one of its founding members in 1954.
Andy leaves his wife, the former Jean Zlogar, whom he married on May 2, 1953, in Youngstown; and their children, Daniel Kohler of Youngstown, David Kohler of Austintown, and Amy Nolan of Solon. He also leaves a brother, George (Gertrud) Kohler of Granada Hills, Calif.; five grandchildren, Zachary and Molly Kohler, Brendan Nolan, Casey (Kim) Skufca, and Heather Skufca; four great-granddaughters; nieces Carla (Prossick) Vocelle, Monica, Christine and Andrea Kohler, and Dee-Dee (DePietro) Ansbro; and nephews David Prossick, Shawn Ansbro, and Harry J. DePietro.
Andy was preceded in death by his father, Andrew; his mother, Ann Kohler Bason; his sister, Florence Kohler Prossick; and nephews Karl and Keith Kohler.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church for a Mass in memory of Andy.
Please visit www.higgins-reardon.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
"Andy" was born May 11, 1930, on Glenellen Avenue in Youngstown, to Andrew Kohler and Ann Maye Kohler.
He attended St. Joseph Grade School and The Rayen School. Andy was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves 835th Signal Support Co. from Jan. 30, 1951, to July 5, 1955, where he was a radio electronics instructor.
He was an amateur radio operator for over 50 years, most recently using the call letters AA8SY. He also had a private pilot's license, flying his own plane. He often was found in his workshop, tinkering on any number of projects over the years. He once built a large-scale model locomotive in his basement. He loved to read and learn about technical and scientific topics. He also enjoyed traveling, and took his family on long vacations across the country to visit relatives and see the nation's natural wonders.
Andy was employed throughout his life as an electronics technician at Doc's Radio and TV, most recently, and at Davis Radio & TV and Appliance Wholesalers earlier in his career. He also taught electronics at ATES Technical School. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, where with his wife, he was one of its founding members in 1954.
Andy leaves his wife, the former Jean Zlogar, whom he married on May 2, 1953, in Youngstown; and their children, Daniel Kohler of Youngstown, David Kohler of Austintown, and Amy Nolan of Solon. He also leaves a brother, George (Gertrud) Kohler of Granada Hills, Calif.; five grandchildren, Zachary and Molly Kohler, Brendan Nolan, Casey (Kim) Skufca, and Heather Skufca; four great-granddaughters; nieces Carla (Prossick) Vocelle, Monica, Christine and Andrea Kohler, and Dee-Dee (DePietro) Ansbro; and nephews David Prossick, Shawn Ansbro, and Harry J. DePietro.
Andy was preceded in death by his father, Andrew; his mother, Ann Kohler Bason; his sister, Florence Kohler Prossick; and nephews Karl and Keith Kohler.
Memorial contributions may be made to the church for a Mass in memory of Andy.
Please visit www.higgins-reardon.com to view this obituary and send condolences.
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