"IT WAS 2 YEARS AGO TODAY THAT YOU LEFT US, AND STILL SEEMS LIKE ONLY YESTERDAY. I STILL THINK OF YOU AND MISS YOU ALL THE TIME. THERE HAS BEEN SO MANY TIMES THAT I WISH I COULD JUST PICK UP THAT PHONE AND TALK TO YOU. LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU ALWAYS YOUR SIS. "
In loving memory of
Ronald Kohl
October 4, 1946 - June 3, 2008
Ronald Gail Kohl son of Kenneth and Verna Ogland Kohl was born on October 4, 1946 in Webster City. He received his education and graduated from Northeast Hamilton High School in Blairsburg in 1964. Ron attended two years at Iowa Central Community College in Webster City. From 1967 until 1973 he proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. On April 5, 1969 Ron married Debra Lee Rinehimer at the Church of Christ. The couple resided and farmed north of Blairsburg.
In addition to his wife Debra, he is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Dani Kohl of Blairsburg; daughter and son-in-law, Kori and Byron Williams of Altoona; four grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Candy and Loren Johnson of Manson; mother, Verna Kohl of Webster City; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth; his brother, Kenny Lee Kohl and half brother, Lendel Garth.
Ron was a member of the Church of Christ in Webster City where he actively served as a church deacon for many years. He also was very active with his family's farming operation. He truly enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and especially his four grandchildren.
Tributes
"Still miss you & think of you all the time. Lonesome down here but I know your in a much better place. Talked to Kori. Her & the kids miss you so much, but I know your watching over them. Love you always your sis."
"I love you Ilove you i miss you Im in second grade im crying because i miss you. i wish u were here now. i love you. i miss you , whitney misses you, whitney, mom and gma miss you. i miss you gpa i love you. I wish you never died. ur birthday is the best day of the year. i love you. gavin i love you"
"It's been a rough 2 years and alot has happened since you left us. Wish u were here. There's not a day that goes by that I don't think about you! I miss u soo much! Love you dad"
"ITS CHRISTMAS RONNIE, AND OH HOW I WISH YOU WERE HERE! MERRY CHRISTMAS! LOVE YOU, YOUR SIS, CANDY"
"I miss you so much Ronnie! I miss being able to talk to you, but I know you are happy."