Kenneth Russell “Ken” Kohl, age 77, of Sheboygan Falls,
WI, passed away on Tuesday (June 12, 2018) at the Sheboygan Senior Community
Center where he was a resident for the past four months.
He was born on February 17, 1941 in Milwaukee, WI, a son
of the late Russell and Lucille (Gavigan) Kohl.
Ken attended Boltonville/Batavia Grade School and
graduated from Random Lake High School in 1959.
On December 21, 1963 he married Colleen Yoho at St.
Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Batavia.
Ken was a realtor, worked at Bolen’s Company in Port
Washington and owned and operated his own Hardware Business for many years.
He was a member of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church where he
served as an usher, trustee, and elder. He also served on the Batavia Fire
Department for over 30 years.
Ken enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling and golfing. He
also enjoyed spending time with his family and close friends; especially
watching his children and grandchildren participate in competitive sports. When
he was younger he was athletic and enjoyed playing sports. He was always up for
playing a good card game.
He is survived by his loving wife: Colleen of Sheboygan
Falls; Three children: Lisa (Peter) Brickner of Howards Grove, Steven (Dawn) Kohl
of Manitowoc, Randal (Dawn) Kohl of Milwaukee;
Six grandchildren: Matthew Brickner (fiancée: Kenzie
Yuengst), Erica Brickner (special friend: Nick Moody), Nicholas Brickner,
Katelyn Kohl, Tyler Kohl, Samantha Kohl; One great-grandchild: Evalynn Moody;
Two sisters-in-law: Gerlaine (Don) Heusterberg and Susan (Dennis) Fetting; and
One brother-in-
law: William (Terri) Yoho.
He is also survived by many other relatives and
friends.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday (June 16,
2018) at 3:00 P.M. at St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church in Batavia. Rev. Brian
Krueger, pastor of the Church will officiate. Cremation has taken place
and inurnment will be in the Parish Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Saturday (June 16) at the CHURCH
from 12:00 Noon until the time of services.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established
in Ken’s name.
The Suchon Funeral Home and Cremation Services is
assisting the family. For online condolences, please visit www.suchonfh.com.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the
staff at the Sheboygan Senior Community Center for all your care and compassion
given to Ken.
