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Jack Kohl Obituary

Jack G. Kohl passed away in Rifle, CO. May 11, 2012 at the Colorado State Veterans Home. Jack was born to LaMoine and Juanita (Marymee) Kohl in Ayr, Nebraska October 3, 1925. Jack served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was drafted in March 1944 and was honorably discharged in April 1946. He served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bismarck Sea. Days before the invasion of Iwo Jima, in February 1945, multiple Japanese suicide planes attacked and sank the Bismarck Sea. After abandoning ship, Jack survived 36 hours in the sea before being rescued. While on survivors leave, Jack married Donna Llene Overy April 18, 1945. After finishing his service, Jack and Donna began raising their family of 5 children in Hastings, Nebraska. In 1961, they moved the family to Cascade, Colorado. He worked in the automotive sales industry for more than 30 years where he was a successful salesman and business owner. Jack moved to the Colorado State Veterans Home of Rifle from Green Mountain Falls, CO. July, 2010. Jack was preceded in Death by his wife Donna, daughter Linda Morris, and brothers Jean, Richard, and Neal. He is survived by his children, Steve (Kay) of Colorado Springs, CO., Kitsey Norris, of Ft. Collins, CO., Kent (Francine) of Grand Junction, CO., Rebecca Kohl of Granby, CO., grandchildren; Jason Kohl, Justin Kohl, Jeni Duhe, Joshua Morris, Zachary Morris, Kyle Kohl, Bryce Kohl, and Jane Norris, brothers; Guy of York, NE., and Ray of Cedar Rapids, IA., special nephews John Kohl of York, NE., and Jim Kohl of Ogallala, NE., and many numerous nephews, nieces and great grandchildren. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, May 18, 2012 in Grand Junction, Colorado at the Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 2830 Riverside Pkwy. Memorial contributions can be made to Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home, 851 East 5th St., Rifle, CO. 81650 and Colorado Special Olympics, 384 Inverness Parkway, Suite 100, Englewood, CO 80112.

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Published by The Gazette on May 16, 2012.

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JACK MARTIN

June 29, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Richard Kohl Jr

June 26, 2020

Stopped in to see my favorite Uncle Jackson today! I surely miss him, miss his smile, laugh, and sense of humor! Miss seeing him & my Dad interacting! Miss all my Uncles! But Jackson was PRICELESS!

Richard D. Kohl Jr
Nephew

Richard Kohl Jr.

June 26, 2020

Stopped in to see my favorite Uncle Jackson today! I surely miss him, miss his smile, laugh, and sense of humor! Miss seeing him & my Dad interacting! Miss all my Uncles! But Jackson was PRICELESS!

Richard D. Kohl Jr
Nephew

May 21, 2012

Jan Karl and I are sad to know that Jack has passed but know that he is continuing his life adventure. We remember Uncle Jack as a lively young character with a twinkle in his eye for all the ladies even in his 70's and 80's. I for one am happy to have known him.
Patricia Kohl, Pt. Charlotte, Florida

Glen Wiens

May 17, 2012

We feel such a loss with the passing of Jack. He was really special. All the times spent with him were always so great and now with Jean, Rich and Neal also gone, their presence will be missed so much. May all the love that so many had for Jack bring you comfort that the Good Lord also feels that way about him. God Bless You All Glen and Jeannette Wiens

Barb Kohl

May 17, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I knew Jack many years ago and he was my favorite "uncle". He was truely a great person and his family was very fortunate to have such a great dad!!

Tom Marshall

May 17, 2012

I will miss Jack. A really great guy! I remember going to the Kohl family reunions while stlll on the farm. I said in our card we sent today there were so many Kohls I couldn't keep them straight, but enjoyed everyone of them. Couldn't keep there ages straight, or who belonged to who. Jack normally was good at attenting the Weins, Marshal reunions, and of course the Weins 4th of july picnics were among the best. God bless each of you and know you are in our thoughts and prayers for your (our) loss. Tom Marshall Gunnison, Co

May 17, 2012

Oh, such wonderful memories, family reunions, a stay at the cabin. A special Uncle! I am so grateful to have been able to spend time with him before he moved to the VA. He can now play blackjack with my dad, again. My love and prayers to all my family.
Nancy Kohl Dunlap

Ralph H Hill

May 16, 2012

Kohl Family; I have any fond memories of trips back and forth to neb. with vehicles. I also appreciated the support with a hand up and not a hand out. I do and always will consider jack a very special friend. I will miss him deeply. May all the family be comforted knowing that Jack is sitting at the right hand of God.

May 16, 2012

Jack, you were always like a brother to me, such a generous caring person who put up with me and made sure that I was included in the things we did as kids. Ball games and dances at the pavilion in the park in Hastings. I treasure the things you have given me all those years ago and will miss you. Thanks for the Christmas Card.
Cousin Donita Kohl Schultheiss

Benjamin Kohl

May 16, 2012

I have nothing but fond memories of Uncle Jack. He was a wonderful man, and very special to my dad. We will miss his stories and that smile of his. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Ben & Carol Kohl

Janna Bruns (Kohl)

May 16, 2012

With heartfelt condolences...
Many of my favorite childhood memories include the Kohl cousins: cars, fishing, hunting, hanging out in the shop. It was like having a whole family of big brothers. I will always remember Jack with his wonderful smile. Love and sympathy to all.

May 16, 2012

Dear Family of Jack Kohl...though it has been many many years since I have been there and spent time with you ... in my mind I can recall when we were little and carefree.
I remember Uncle Jack seems with a toothpick?
His laugh with a slight sigh and his hugs.
God bless you Uncle Neal...Niece Terrie Kohl

Jeanne Wiens

May 16, 2012

Steve, Kitsey, Kent & Becky: I have such fond memories or your Dad and visiting your family in Colorado when I was a child. He had a wonderful way of making everyone feel special. May God provide you comfort in your loss.

May 16, 2012

Kent , Fran and family,
So sorry for your loss. May our Lord comfort you in the gift of wonderful memories your Dad has left to you. Maura

May 16, 2012

My sympathy and condolences to your family.....the Kohls' were an integral part of my and my brother's school years in Manitou. Truly an end to an era.......
Barb Johnson Jenkins
GMF/ Manitou '68

Green Mt Falls Marshal's Office

May 16, 2012

What a grand man and great American! Condolences to friends and family.

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