David James Kohler
October 1, 1966 ~ January 7, 2013
Age 46 of Clear Lake, passed away on January 7, 2013. Preceded in death by brother, Daniel Kohler, Sr. Survived by daughters, Mallory, Amanda, Emily; former wife, Theresa Antinozzi; mother, Patricia; father, Dennis (Carole); siblings, Sherrie (Robert) Meyer, Sandy (Brandon) Chase, Sue (Dan) Ferderer; step-siblings, Steven (Becky) Vilendrer, Douglas Vilendrer, Teresa (Scott) Johnson; many other relatives and friends. Celebration of Life, Fri. Jan. 11 at NOON with visitation starting at 11:30AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, 555 Centennial Dr. SW, Forest Lake. Interment St. Pius X Catholic Cemetery, Zimmerman.
Please allow me to extend my deepest sympathy during this difficult time to your family. I sure know the pain of losing a someone close. May your hearts find peace and comfort through the scriptures. They really help me and I wanted to share some with your family. Like, in knowing that Jehovah God loves us, he is near to those that are broken at heart and those that are crushed in spirit he saves – Psalms 34:18; Psalms 83:18. One day soon, “no resident will say: I am sick” – Isaiah 33:24. John 5:28,29 gives hope of a future resurrection and Revelation 21:3,4 speaks of a time when death, mourning, or pain will be no more. Jesus at John 11:11 said to his disciples, “Lazarus our friend has gone to rest, but I am journeying there to awaken him from sleep.” We can have faith in these promises. I had personally wondered why God has temporarily allowed the suffering and death that surrounds us. I found the answer in the bible. It can bring much comfort. Keeping you in my prayers. Shellye
David was like an uncle too me. I always adore the love and compassion for his daughters Mallorey Amanda and Emily. my heart and prayers goes out to my KoHler family.now him and his big brother my dad Dan Kohler can have peace together. love you all… Jolene
we can not be there at this sad time but want u all to know we are thinking of you.our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.sandie and mick roberts
Dave was like a brother to me back in high school,Ill miss his great smile and mannerisms,We grew apart for a few years but i hold very fond memories of him!!
Years ago we planned to go to the wwf wrestling tournament in st paul,unfortunatley i got sick and couldnt make it.The next day Dave came to my house with an autographed postcard from Baron Von Raschke and it said to Paul,Get well soon,Baron Von Raschke,I was so happy dave did that for me.only years later did Dave tell me he had signed that postcard not the Baron!! He did that to make me feel better for having missed the Wrestling match.What a great guy!!! Ill never forget Daves great personality,his laugh,his smile and how he truly cared about other people.Too many great stories to tell about Dave but thank God i had the opportunity to know him and keep those memories with me.
We really didn’t know you long but you were a great neighbor to us Iowans. You changed a tire on our old truck when you noticed it was flat. Last winter when we came up to ice skate you scooped the snow off the lake and brought us out some hockey sticks. You gave us pallets for our bonfire and praised my apple pie to high heaven. We will miss you. You were just a great guy and we are saddend to heart of your passing.
As I am thinking of all the memories we had…they were not all good – but the good ones far out weighed the rest. I miss the smell of you, the way you cared for me, the way you were with Alec…teaching him “guy stuff” I remember one of the many times you and Alec were hanging out in the garage and you were helping him make something ( i believe it to be a cat house for the cat the just came around) you let him put it all together knowing that it was not even square but instead of correcting it you just praised him on the great job he did…taking him under your wing…i don’t know of any other 14 year old that can change breaks. I am going to miss the treats you always put in my car, the cards you pick out with so much thought…there is so much i miss about you it is hard to put into words. Thank you for your friendship – You changed mine and Alec’s life … he is missing you dearly, he had such a good time hanging with you over Christmas Break….and so am I. I will cherish all the memories we made together…I am going to miss lunches with you….I remember the first time you ever asked me to lunch…I did not realize it meant spending the day in your truck doing runs..and stopping for a quick lunch…there are so many memories we shared…I am sad that there will not be more…forever you will be in my heart.
Everyone should have a neighbor Dave who was always so generous and willing to lend a hand, a laugh , or a dance or two and a smoke or two. I will miss the big bomb fires. Your neighbor the bookend, Amy
I always thought you were a little weird walking barefoot in the middle of winter, but you I will miss your memorable and laugh and your great smile!
From The familys of David James Kohler Knowing and loving God is our greatest privilege, and being known and loved is Gods greastest pleasure. We would like to thank everyone for your prayers , love and kindness.