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.
Don was a dear friend from my early Monsanto days, as he certainly was to many who knew or worked with him. Always cheerful and friiendly and helpful to anyone in need, Don was also one of the most dependable guys in our shrinking group of Monsanto retirees, he was almost always there for our 2nd Tuesday of the month lunches and the Friday afternoon meetings at the Olivette Legion Post. On behalf of those of us left behind, our sincere condolences to Sharon and Stacey and Tim and all who will miss him for the rest of our days.
Thank you for the kind words. He will definitely be missed this is his son and I know he definitely enjoyed the times he spent with all of you as well
I am his sisters only child and every time Uncle Don an I chatted on the phone, he would always talk about you guys and how much he enjoyed getting together with you. Thank you for your friendship.
My Cousin Don , I remember spending summers with him and all of his brothers and sister at Grandpa’s farm where we helped around the farm with our Dads and Grandpa and just playing around I remember the day Don came home from the service
Don will be missed greatly
I was very saddened to learn of Don’s passing.
I didn’t know Don very well; but, attended monthly Monsanto retiree lunches with him for the last couple of years. He was always pleasant and enjoyable with whom to talk. He will be missed a great deal by all of us.
Uncle Don was a very special man. He will be very missed. When my mom had been going through health issues because of medical mix-ups, he was just a phone call away and he was always there to listen to me. I will really miss talking with you Uncle Don. Love you so much, Until we meet again. Your niece Sara