Kohler, Linda D. (nee Schmit) Linda passed away peacefully at 5:35pm on Saturday, October 16th, surrounded by her sons and husband. For those close to her, her limitless strength and courage will remain an inspiration; her second battle with cancer was the only fight she ever lost. Linda was fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church on Thursday, October 14, 2021. She was the beloved wife of Jeff Kohler for 37 years; the dearest mother of Matthew (and Susan), Mitchell, William, and the late Stephanie Kohler; the loving grandmother of Forrest Kohler; the beloved daughter of William and Helen Schmit; the dear daughter-in-law of Rodger and Mary Kohler; the dear sister of Dave, Ruth, Valerie, Tim, Betsy, Christine and Jane; and to all else, a dear sister-in-law, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend.
Throughout her life, Linda was a pleasure to be around and a beacon of light. She enjoyed every moment and appreciated the many, many gifts she had. Though painfully short, her life was filled with enough activity and happiness for two lifetimes. One of her biggest passions was travel—she dreamed of seeing every National Park in the United States, and frequently went hiking, camping, and fishing. Cancer and arthritis couldn’t stop her from doing what she loved, even to the very end; she had planned a trip to pick pumpkins in Grafton, Illinois with her family on the weekend of October 23rd.
Linda had many other hobbies besides travel. She was a lover of arts and crafts, and was always working on a new project. At various times she could be found sewing, making pottery, painting, using her Cricut machine, training her dog Elli, marble hunting, and, most of all, taking photos. She always loved photography, and had an amazing eye for composition. Those close to her know her also as a great cook. If someone took one bite of her meatloaf, her lasagna, or one of her other famous dishes, it was hard to stop. Whenever she wasn’t busy with her many hobbies, she enjoyed relaxing to a Hallmark movie. For Linda, it was always Christmas in July, in movies and in life.
But first and foremost, Linda’s primary passion was her family. She always put herself second to the needs of her children and husband. For 24 years she spent numerous days at the bedside of her daughter Stephanie, who had many challenges in life. She fought even more fiercely for her family than she did for herself.
Though Linda will be missed, she returns to Stephanie’s side, and they both now are dancing together in Heaven, without pain or wheelchairs.
We wish Linda well on her one last, great trip, and hope she is smiling up there like she always was down here. We love you.
SERVICES: Funeral from KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY Chapel 5255 Lemay Ferry on Saturday, October 23, 11:30am to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Catholic Church for 12pm Mass. Interment at Shepherd Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, send memorials to the Stephanie Kohler Scholarship Fund at CFC International, which helps to ensure that her daughter Stephanie’s legacy lives on in the hearts of other families whose children have CFC syndrome. Donations may be made to: CFC International, 8720 W. Bent Tree Dr., Peoria, AZ 85383 or at https://www.cfcsyndrome.org/stephanie-kohler-scholarship-fund. Visitation Friday 5-8pm.
Jeff, we are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Thinking of you and the boys.
Mickey, Sara, Olivia & Lucas Greene
Jeff, we are so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Thinking of you and the boys.
Mickey, Sara, Olivia & Lucas Greene
Oh Jeff. Words can’t describe how sorry I am for your loss. Linda was a beautifully sweet woman. I loved getting to see you and her at our Chilli Bowls and other celebrations that we had. Love you and we hope to see you soon. Hugs and love to you and your family.
Oh Jeff. Words can’t describe how sorry I am for your loss. Linda was a beautifully sweet woman. I loved getting to see you and her at our Chilli Bowls and other celebrations that we had. Love you and we hope to see you soon. Hugs and love to you and your family.
Having only met Linda a couple of times, I still feel a great loss at her passing. Her amazing personality was such a gift. She made you feel cared for from the moment you met her. She truly was a shining star and I can only imagine that heaven shines brighter with her presence. I send my sympathies and much love to Jeff and her family.
Having only met Linda a couple of times, I still feel a great loss at her passing. Her amazing personality was such a gift. She made you feel cared for from the moment you met her. She truly was a shining star and I can only imagine that heaven shines brighter with her presence. I send my sympathies and much love to Jeff and her family.
So very sorry for your loss I know my daughter Danielle Goedel love her very much she will be missed a lot.
So very sorry for your loss I know my daughter Danielle Goedel love her very much she will be missed a lot.
Jeff and family,
Jason let us know this morning of Linda’s passing. We are so very sorry for your loss. Linda was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Please know our prayers are with you and the boys.
Jeff and family,
Jason let us know this morning of Linda’s passing. We are so very sorry for your loss. Linda was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Please know our prayers are with you and the boys.
Jeff, please accept our condolences on Linda’s passing. We have many wonderful memories of you and your family at MQU. Linda was always a sweet and loving person. We are sure she and Stephanie are dancing!
Jeff, please accept our condolences on Linda’s passing. We have many wonderful memories of you and your family at MQU. Linda was always a sweet and loving person. We are sure she and Stephanie are dancing!
We are so sorry for your loss. I can see Linda dancing in heaven with Stephanie and all the other CFC angels. But here, her kindness and grace will be sorely missed. Sending all our love.
We are so sorry for your loss. I can see Linda dancing in heaven with Stephanie and all the other CFC angels. But here, her kindness and grace will be sorely missed. Sending all our love.
Dear Jeff, Matt, Mitchell and Will.. We are so sorry for your loss. Linda was the ultimate in all good. Always smiling, always enjoying life to the fullest. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her….and we WILL see her and Stephanie again in Heaven. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”
Dear Jeff, Matt, Mitchell and Will.. We are so sorry for your loss. Linda was the ultimate in all good. Always smiling, always enjoying life to the fullest. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her….and we WILL see her and Stephanie again in Heaven. “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord”
Dear Jeff and family,
We heard from Steve of Linda’s passing. I am so sorry to hear that and offer our sincere condolences. Linda was such a good mother to the boys and Stephanie. Sending our thoughts and prayers for you and the boys.
Dear Jeff and family,
We heard from Steve of Linda’s passing. I am so sorry to hear that and offer our sincere condolences. Linda was such a good mother to the boys and Stephanie. Sending our thoughts and prayers for you and the boys.
I am so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. My heart breaks for all of you. I am a high school/ college friend of Linda’s. I have such great memories of time spent with her. May God give you peace and comfort.
I am so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. My heart breaks for all of you. I am a high school/ college friend of Linda’s. I have such great memories of time spent with her. May God give you peace and comfort.
Jeff – she sounds so dear and I know you will relish her memories. So sorry for your loss.
Jeff – she sounds so dear and I know you will relish her memories. So sorry for your loss.
Linda was such a sweet, wonderful woman that I felt blessed to know. Her smile and laugh are what I will remember from the riding lessons we did together. Her joy was infectious.
Linda was such a sweet, wonderful woman that I felt blessed to know. Her smile and laugh are what I will remember from the riding lessons we did together. Her joy was infectious.
Jeff, we adored your girl. She was incredibly special and cherished. With love and prayers from one of her Conservative girls.
Jeff, we adored your girl. She was incredibly special and cherished. With love and prayers from one of her Conservative girls.
Jeff,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.
Troy Pingsterhaus
Jeff,
So sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.
Troy Pingsterhaus
Jeff, we are sorry for your loss – sending prayers for hope and healing for you and your family!
Jeff, we are sorry for your loss – sending prayers for hope and healing for you and your family!
Linda was definitely a beacon of light! May we all live with such passion and kindness. Much love to the Kohlers.
-Coby, Shelly, Kinley and Kami
Linda was definitely a beacon of light! May we all live with such passion and kindness. Much love to the Kohlers.
-Coby, Shelly, Kinley and Kami
Jeff, so sorry for your loss. Your PwC family is thinking about you during this difficult time. Take care.
Jeff, so sorry for your loss. Your PwC family is thinking about you during this difficult time. Take care.
Jeff, So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time
Jeff, So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time
She was indeed a wonderful person. Sharon and I are very happy Jeff you and Linda were able to come to our home for dinner within the last month so we could see her smiling face one more time. She remained of good cheer to the end of her beautiful life. Our deepest condolences to the entire Kohler family.
She was indeed a wonderful person. Sharon and I are very happy Jeff you and Linda were able to come to our home for dinner within the last month so we could see her smiling face one more time. She remained of good cheer to the end of her beautiful life. Our deepest condolences to the entire Kohler family.
Jeff, we are so sorry for your loss! We are praying for you and your family! Linda was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed!
Jeff, we are so sorry for your loss! We are praying for you and your family! Linda was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed!