Kocher, Donald L., March 31, 1941-December 26, 2025. Dear husband of Sharon E. Kocher (nee Lankster). Beloved father of Timothy (Angie) Kocher and Stacy Kocher. Dear uncle of Don E. Kocher, Brad (Jennifer) Kocher, Kim Kocher and Sara (Brad) Cloutier. Dear brother-in-law of Donald (Linda) Lankster, Shirley Kocher, Joy Kocher and Pam Kocher. Preceded in death by his siblings, Alan Kocher, Roger Kocher, Sue Rosmis and Tom Kocher, his mother, Rosalee Kocher, and his father, Earl Kocher. Our dear grandfather, great grandfather, great uncle, cousin and friend.
Don worked for Monsanto / Solutia for 40+ years as a Senior Research Technician. He enjoyed working outdoors, his dogs and granddogs, and helping his family, neighbors and friends.
Funeral from Kutis South County Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry Rd. Friday, January 2, 9:30am to Assumption Church (Mattese) for 10:00 am Mass. Interment Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Columbia, Il.). In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Humane Society of Missouri appreciated. Visitation Thursday 4-8 pm.