Person Page - 1724

     Melvin Kogel was born on 8 December 1917. He was the son of Robert Kogel and Zenia Taylor.

     Robert Kogel was born on 12 April 1893. He married Zenia Taylor, daughter of Merritt Edward Taylor and Laura Jane Adams, on 27 April 1915.

     Hattie Myrtle Koger was born on 30 March 1901 at Missouri.¹ She married Edward Soles Tuey circa 1920.¹ Hattie Myrtle Koger and Edward Soles Tuey were divorced before April 1940; Hattie was remarried to Wilbur Arnold by the time the 1940 census was taken.

Hattie Myrtle Koger died in June 1977 at Harrisonville, Cass Co., MO, at age 76. She was buried in 1977 at Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Cass Co., MO, Findagrave #167077534.

     Addie M. Kohl was born on 24 January 1875 at Linn Co., IA. She was the daughter of Daniel F. Kohl and Elizabeth Smith. Addie M. Kohl died on 29 January 1896 at Linn Co., IA, at age 21 pneumonia. She was buried in February 1896 at Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn Co., IA.

     Albert Kohl was born on 27 August 1868 at Cedar Co., IA. He was the son of Simon D. Kohl and Catherine Ann Blessing. Albert Kohl married Sarah Catherine Gamble, daughter of William S. Gamble and Lucinda C. Moffit, on 15 March 1894. Albert Kohl died on 9 October 1941 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 73 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Funeral services for Albert Kohl were held at two o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Moen Chapel at Cedar Rapids with Rev. W. J. Henlike of the United Brethren church in charge. Burial was in Cedar Memorial Park.
Albert Kohl, 73, son of Simon and Catherine Kohl was born in Cedar County, August 27, 1868, and died in Mercy hospital early Thursday morning, October 9, after an illness of about three weeks. He was married to Sarah Gamble, March 15, 1894. To this union were born five children, all surviving: Willis C. and Earl R. of Cedar Rapids; Bert D. of Chicago; Harry C. of Lisbon and Mrs. Velma I Johnston of Mount Vernon. Also surviving is one sister, Mrs. Lavina Koch of Hampton; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews and many friends. His wife preceded him in death May 23, 1934. Mr. Kohl had made his home with a niece, Mrs. M. F. Blessing and husband of Lisbon in recent years.

Mount Vernon Hawkeye-Record and Lisbon Herald: Oct. 16, 1941 Page 8.

He was buried in October 1941 at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 119985618.

     Bertrand Darrel Kohl was born on 22 December 1897 at Linn Co., IA. He was the son of Albert Kohl and Sarah Catherine Gamble. Bertrand Darrel Kohl married Zana Ellen Timm, daughter of Albert Timm and Jennie (?), on 8 November 1920 at Scott Co., IA. Bertrand Darrel Kohl and Zana Ellen Timm were divorced before December 1934. Bertrand Darrel Kohl married Helen Ferne Lampman on 18 December 1934 at Waterloo, Black Hawk Co., IA. Bertrand Darrel Kohl died on 24 September 1961 at Clinton, Clinton Co., IA, at age 63. He was buried in September 1961 at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 101895854.

     Daniel F. Kohl was born on 10 December 1841 at Berks Co., PA. He was the son of William Kohl and Hannah Fitterling. Daniel F. Kohl married Elizabeth Smith, daughter of Daniel Smith and Mary Moore, on 11 March 1866 at Jones Co., IA.¹ Daniel F. Kohl died on 20 August 1913 at Lisbon, Linn Co., IA, at age 71. He was buried in August 1913 at Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn Co., IA.

     Douglas Willis Kohl was born on 21 June 1918 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. He was the son of Willis Clare Kohl and Goldie M. Carter. Douglas Willis Kohl married Charlotte (?) circa 1939. Douglas Willis Kohl died on 25 June 1984 at Hampton City, VA, at age 66 Obituary (findagrave.com):

The Daily Press, Page 18
Tuesday, June 26, 1984

DOUGLAS W. KOHL
Hampton - Retired Master Sgt. Douglas Willis Kohl, 66, of 136 N. Curry St., died Monday in the Veterans Administration Center Hospital at Hampton.

Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, he was a Hampton resident since 1965.

He retired from the Army at Fort Monroe in 1964 after 20 years of service.

He was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Hampton, and was an Army veteran of World War II and Korea.

He was employed by the Virginia Employment Commission from 1965 to 1981.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Charlotte B. Kohl; a daughter, Mrs. Susan K. Ray of Newport News; two sons, Douglas S. Kohl of Phoenix, Ariz., and Timothy M. Kohl of Newport News; his mother, Mrs. Goldie C. Kohl of Cedar Rapids; and three grandchildren.

A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Emmanuel Episcopal Church by the Rev. Joseph W. Buchanon.

The body has been cremated.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight in the R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the Memorial Fund of Emmanuel Episcopal Church or the American Cancer Society."

He was buried in June 1984, Cremated. Find A Grave Memorial# 120503231.

     Earl R. Kohl was born on 30 May 1905 at Lisbon, Linn Co., IA. He was the son of Albert Kohl and Sarah Catherine Gamble. Earl R. Kohl married Evelyn Smith, daughter of Albert J. Smith and Caroline (?), on 22 June 1928 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Earl R. Kohl lived on 23 April 1940 at 2259 Mt. Vernon Road, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA.¹ He died on 11 March 1978 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 72 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Earl R. Kohl, 72, of 1625 J. Ave. NE, a resident of Cedar Rapids the past 67 years, died Saturday morning at a local hospital following a long illness.
Born May 30, 1905, at Lisbon, he was married to the former Evelyn Smith on June 22, 1928, at Cedar Rapids. Mr. Kohl was employed by the Quaker Oats Company for 35 years before his retirement in 1970. For the past 16 years he also had been employed by the Beatty-Beurle-Murdoch Funeral Home. He was a member of Faith United Methodist Church.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Richard L. and Robert E., both of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Diane Smith of Cedar Rapids; a niece, Lynda A. Smith of Cedar Rapids, who was raised by Mr. and Mrs. Kohl; a sister, Mrs. E. B. Johnston, Cedar Rapids; and 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Services: 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Beatty-Beurle-Murdoch Chapel by the Rev. Max I. Hall of Faith United Methodist Church. Burial: Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Monday. The casket will not be opened after the service. Friends may, if they wish, donate to the Faith United Methodist Church Memorial Fund.

Cedar Rapids Gazette: March 12, 1978 Page 3A.

He was buried in March 1978 at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 90603348.

     Edwin Lee Kohl was born on 28 November 1877 at Linn Co., IA. He was the son of Daniel F. Kohl and Elizabeth Smith. Edwin Lee Kohl married Anna M. Radick, daughter of F. W. Radick and Margaret (?), on 3 May 1904 at Lisbon, Linn Co., IA. Edwin Lee Kohl died on 4 October 1968 at San Mateo Co., CA, at age 90.

     Elizabeth Kohl was born on 12 December 1761 at York Co., PA. She was the daughter of John Kohl and Maria Elizabeth (?) Elizabeth Kohl married Matthias Saum Jr., son of Matthias Saum and Magdalene (?), on 1 February 1784 at Lancaster Co., PA. Elizabeth Kohl died in 1844 at Washington Twp., Allen Co., OH.

     Elizabeth A. Kohl was born on 17 August 1868 at Kreis Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany. She married Joseph Seider in 1889. Elizabeth A. Kohl died on 26 December 1943 at Springfield, Clark Co., OH, at age 75. She was buried in December 1943 at Saint Bernard Cemetery, Springfield, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #33220746.

     Gertrude M. Kohl was born on 1 June 1872. She was the daughter of Daniel F. Kohl and Elizabeth Smith. Gertrude M. Kohl married George Edgar King, son of Charles King and Elizabeth Ann Murphy, on 4 July 1893. Gertrude M. Kohl was buried in December 1895 at Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn Co., IA. She died on 21 December 1895 at age 23 Childbirth.

     Harry Clifford Kohl was born on 24 October 1896 at Linn Co., IA. He was the son of Albert Kohl and Sarah Catherine Gamble. Harry Clifford Kohl died on 14 December 1966 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 70 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Harry C Kohl, 70, Collapses in Cab; Dies

A Cedar Rapids man, Harry C. Kohl, 70, died Wednesday morning after he collapsed while riding in a taxicab in the loop.

Police said Kohl, who lived at the Poland Hotel, hailed a Yellow Cab at the Roosevelt hotel at 9 am and told the driver, Harry Ross, that he didn't think he could make it to the Poland. Kohl collapsed after climbing into the cab. Ross drove up A avenue NE to St. Luke's Hospital and took the stricken man to the emergency entrance. Kohl was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Harry Clifford Kohl, Cedar Rapids resident 55 years and a retired Iowa Manufacturing Co employee, was born in Linn county Oct. 24, 1896.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Velma Johnston, and a brother, Earl R. Kohl, both of Cedar Rapids.

Services: Beatty-Beurle funeral home at 1:30 pm Friday by the Rev. Elmer C. Boom of Faith EUB church. Burial: Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel after 7 pm Wednesday.

Cedar Rapids Gazette December 14, 1966 page 3A.

He was buried in December 1966 at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 123741054.

     John Kohl married Maria Elizabeth (?).

     Lillian Catherine Kohl was born on 18 August 1915 at Linn Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Willis Clare Kohl and Goldie M. Carter. Lillian Catherine Kohl married Garland Lee Blood, son of Ernest N. Blood and Vera Evabelle Davis. Lillian Catherine Kohl and Garland Lee Blood were divorced circa 1945. Lillian Catherine Kohl married Walter Charles Seeman. Lillian Catherine Kohl died on 4 February 1978 at age 62. She was buried in February 1978 at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 139382090.

     Nora Kohl was born on 20 February 1869; daughter of Daniel F. and Elizabeth (Smith) Kohl. She married Charles S. Alexander, son of James Charles Alexander and Susan Smyth. Nora Kohl died on 20 May 1905 at age 36. She was buried in May 1905 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA, Findagrave #142287303.

     Nora J. Kohl was born on 20 February 1869 at Jones Co., IA. She was the daughter of Daniel F. Kohl and Elizabeth Smith. Nora J. Kohl married Charles S. Alexander on 17 December 1890 at Cedar Co., IA. Nora J. Kohl was buried in May 1905 at Mt. Vernon Cemetery, Mt. Vernon, Linn Co., IA. She died on 20 May 1905 at Linn Co., IA, at age 36.

     Onalee A. Kohl was born circa 1906. She was the daughter of Edwin Lee Kohl and Anna M. Radick.

     Richard Leroy Kohl was born on 14 July 1929 at Linn Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Earl R. Kohl and Evelyn Smith.¹ Richard Leroy Kohl began military service in 1951 Korean War service, U.S. Army. He died on 31 August 2017 at Marshalltown, Marshall Co., IA, at age 88 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Richard “Dick” Leroy Kohl passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Memorial Service: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Inurnment: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, with Military Rites.

He is survived by his sister, Diane Smith of Cedar Rapids; children, Jacqueline (Gerald) Creger of Miles, Iowa, Ronald (Darla) Kohl of San Antonio, Texas and David (Holly) Kohl of Jacksonville, Florida; ten grandchildren; and twenty great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Kohl.

Dick was born to Earl and Evelyn (Smith) Kohl on July 14, 1929. He was a lifelong sports fan. Dick started playing little league baseball in 1938, for the Waltonians. He played on the varsity baseball team at McKinley High School in Cedar Rapids. Dick also played AAU basketball after graduation from McKinley in 1947. He attended the University of Iowa from 1948-1949.

Dick married Madonna Jean Meyer in September of 1950.

and he was drafted into the United States Army in 1951. He served in the Korean War as a forward observer.

Dick was employed with Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric for 40 years.

He enjoyed spending time with his family boating on the Mississippi River.

In April 2009, Dick moved to the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. His family is very grateful for the care that he received at the facility.

Memorials will go towards the Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown.

     Robert Kohl was born on 4 January 1932 at Linn Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Earl R. Kohl and Evelyn Smith.¹ Robert Kohl began military service in 1951 Korean War service, U.S. Navy. He married Beverly Jean McClain, daughter of Vera Dorothy Redmon, on 25 July 1964 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Robert Kohl died on 30 April 2014 at Hiawatha, Linn Co., IA, at age 82 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Robert E. Kohl, 82, of
Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Services: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 3, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, conducted by the Rev. William B. Harnish. Family will greet friends from 9 a.m. until service time Saturday. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Military honors by American Legion Post 727 will be held at the graveside.
Survivors include his children, Gary Kohl, Tracy Clark, Kellie Schilling, Tracey Kohl Johnson, Terry Kohl Sadler and Casey Kohl; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings, Richard Kohl and Diane Smith; and numerous extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife, Beverly Kohl.
Robert was born Jan. 4, 1932, in Cedar Rapids,
Iowa, son of Earl and Evelyn (Smith) Kohl. He worked as a police officer for 27 years for the Cedar Rapids Police Department and also at Rockwell Collins for 10 years. Robert served in the United States Navy from 1951-1954 during the Korean conflict. Robert married Beverly McClain in Cedar Rapids on July 25, 1964. He enjoyed fishing and activities with his children and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

He was buried in May 2014 at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 128899222.

     Sarah Elizabeth Kohl was born circa 1867 at Jones Co., IA. She was the daughter of Daniel F. Kohl and Elizabeth Smith. Sarah Elizabeth Kohl married George Preston Downing, son of Preston Downing and Margaret Tilson, circa 1886.

     Simon D. Kohl was born on 3 July 1827. He married Catherine Ann Blessing on 27 May 1851. Simon D. Kohl died on 31 December 1910 at age 83. He was buried in January 1911 at Lisbon Cemetery, Lisbon, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 49070076.

     Velma Irene Kohl was born on 28 March 1901 at Lisbon, Linn Co., IA.¹ She was the daughter of Albert Kohl and Sarah Catherine Gamble. Velma Irene Kohl married Edward Benner Johnston, son of William W. Johnston and Emma Miller, on 9 July 1933. Velma Irene Kohl died on 2 June 1995 at Melbourne Beach, Brevard Co., FL, at age 94 Obituary (findagrave.com):

VELMA JOHNSTON
MELBOURNE BEACH--Velma Irene Johnston, 94, a homemaker, died Friday, June 2, at home.
Mrs. Johnston was born in Lisbon, Iowa. She came to Brevard County in 1978 from Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Melbourne.
Survivors include her sons, Robert Johnston of Melbourne Beach, Donald Johnston of San Diego and Dale Johnston of Cedar Rapids; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
No calling hours are scheduled. Services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer.
Burial will be in Sisley Grove Cemetery in Linn, Iowa. Brownlie and Maxwell Funeral Home in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements.
Donations may be made to Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 12 E. Avenue A, Melbourne, FL 32901 or to your favorite charity.

She was buried in June 1995 at Sisley Grove Cemetery, Fairfax, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 49701130.

     William Kohl married Hannah Fitterling.

     Willis Clare Kohl was born on 31 January 1895 at Cedar Co., IA, date per 1900 census and WW I draft registration.¹ He was the son of Albert Kohl and Sarah Catherine Gamble. Willis Clare Kohl married Goldie M. Carter on 22 September 1914 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA. Willis Clare Kohl died on 30 April 1951 at Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, at age 56 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Willis C. Kohl, 57, of 1504 D avenue NE, for 36 years a clerk in the shipping office of the Quaker Oats Company, suffered a heart attack while at work about 9:30 am Monday and was pronounced dead upon arrival at St. Luke's hospital.

Born in Cedar county, Jan. 31, 1894, he had lived in Cedar Rapids for 42 years. He was actively associated with St. Andrew's Evangelical United Brethren church and was a member of the official board.

Surviving is his wife, Goldie, and a daughter, Lillian, of Cedar Rapids; a son, Douglas, with the U.S. embassy in Dublin, Ireland; five grandchildren, three brothers, Harry and Earl of Cedar Rapids, and Bert, of Chicago; and a sister, Mrs. E.B. Johnston, Mt. Vernon.

Services will be held in St. Andrew's church at a time to be announced later with burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery. The Rev. LeRoy Carter will officiate. Friends may call at the Beatty chapel after 1 pm Tuesday.

Cedar Rapids Gazette April 30, 1951 page 3.

He was buried in May 1951 at Cedar Memorial Park, Cedar Rapids, Linn Co., IA, Find A Grave Memorial# 123765665.

     Adele Kohler was born on 19 March 1898 at Forchheim/Oberfranken, Germany. She married Karl Ludwig Weis, son of Karl Weis and Kunigunde Munzinger, on 16 July 1927 at Landshut, Bavaria, Germany. Adele Kohler died on 19 November 1975 at Forchheim/Oberfranken, Germany, at age 77.

     Martha Ann Kohler was born on 28 January 1885 at Clayton Co., IA.¹ She married August Otto Friedlein on 21 February 1905 at Clayton Co., IA.¹ Martha Ann Kohler died on 5 September 1961 at age 76.

     Pauline Kohler was born in 1915. She married David Franklin Stouffer, son of Edwin F. Stouffer and Mary Marzolf.

     Henry R. Kohlhauff was born in April 1859 at Washington Territory. He married Mary Annette Lobaugh, daughter of John Thomas Lobaugh and Sarah Hershey, on 27 October 1907 at Whitman Co., WA, no children. Henry R. Kohlhauff died on 30 December 1939 at Portland, Multnomah Co., OR, at age 80.