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Paul J. Kohler

December 19, 1937 — September 2, 2025

Waterloo, IL

Paul J. Kohler, 87, of Waterloo, Illinois, died September 2, 2025, in Waterloo, IL. He was born December 19, 1937, in Waterloo, IL.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ann Kohler (nee Miller); children Ken (Carmen) Kohler, Curtis (Cindy) Kohler, Chris Kohler, & Kim Kohler; grandchildren Kayla, Nick, Jesse, Alexa, and Gavin; great-grandchildren Peyton and Willow; sisters Lorraine, Bernardine, & Ruthie; nieces, nephews, & cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents Hugo & Catherine (nee Wuertz) Kohler, sisters Mary Bieber and Margaret Davis, & brother Curtis Kohler.

Paul was a member of SS Peter & Paul Church - Waterloo and retired from the City of Waterloo.

As an expression of sympathy, the family prefers memorial contributions to:
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Visitation:
4 PM to 8 PM Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL
8 AM to 9:30 AM Friday, September 5, 2025 at Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, IL

Funeral Mass:
10 AM Friday, September 5, 2025 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Waterloo, IL 
Father Linus Umoren officiating
Interment will follow at SS Peter & Paul Cemetery in Waterloo, IL

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