- Born on: January 31, 1937
- Departed on: July 30, 2017
- Resided in: High Amana, IA
Richard Franklin Kohl
Richard Franklin Kohl (Kozy), 80, of High Amana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, Sunday, July 30, 2017. Dick was born in Cedar Rapids on January 31, 1937 to Otto and Dorothy (Phillips) Kohl. At his request, there will be no formal service, but a celebration of life will be held at the Cedar Rapids Country Club Thursday August 3rd from 4-6pm.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Joyce Myers Kohl, daughters Carrie Gannon and her son, Shamus, Julie Vietor and her sons, Burke and Hunter, Julie Toman(Steve Orenberg), Lori Toman Jones, and Wendy Toman (Gary Junge), his niece Kimberly Kohl Peterson, and her sons Ryan (Monica) and Erik; his sister, Janet Kohl Palmer, niece Kristi Hettick Skelton, and nephew Rick Hettick.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Otto Kohl, Jr. Special thanks to our Amana neighbor Julie Jeck for all of her love and support.
A graduate of Leland Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, 1959, with a degree in Engineering. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.
Dick began his professional career at Kohl Enterprises with his Father Otto. He spent the majority of his career at Johnson Gas Appliance Company, which offered him the opportunity to travel the world. He was a life-long member of the Cedar Rapids Country Club, an avid golfer, and a voracious reader. He and his wife shared a passion for animals. In his later life, he volunteered his time at St Luke’s Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, it is Dick’s wishes that donations are made to Safe Haven, an animal shelter located in Homestead, IA. The family would also like to extend heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at the MeadowView Memory Care, who provided him with loving care in his final months.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Joyce Myers Kohl, daughters Carrie Gannon and her son, Shamus, Julie Vietor and her sons, Burke and Hunter, Julie Toman(Steve Orenberg), Lori Toman Jones, and Wendy Toman (Gary Junge), his niece Kimberly Kohl Peterson, and her sons Ryan (Monica) and Erik; his sister, Janet Kohl Palmer, niece Kristi Hettick Skelton, and nephew Rick Hettick.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Otto Kohl, Jr. Special thanks to our Amana neighbor Julie Jeck for all of her love and support.
A graduate of Leland Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, 1959, with a degree in Engineering. He was a member of the Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity.
Dick began his professional career at Kohl Enterprises with his Father Otto. He spent the majority of his career at Johnson Gas Appliance Company, which offered him the opportunity to travel the world. He was a life-long member of the Cedar Rapids Country Club, an avid golfer, and a voracious reader. He and his wife shared a passion for animals. In his later life, he volunteered his time at St Luke’s Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, it is Dick’s wishes that donations are made to Safe Haven, an animal shelter located in Homestead, IA. The family would also like to extend heartfelt gratitude to all the staff at the MeadowView Memory Care, who provided him with loving care in his final months.
