Frank Kohler
Frank Kohler, 50, of Tall Timbers, Md., passed away suddenly Sept. 16 at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.
Born on Sept. 22, 1962, he was the son of Raymond Kohler and Patricia “Jean” (Eyles) Kohler of Zelienople.
Frank earned his bachelor of science degree in computer science from Slippery Rock University and an associate of science from Penn State University.
He worked as a subject matter expert for the U.S. Navy Marine Corps Intranet Project and ensured that the enterprise had the necessary computing resources. A government support specialist for over 27 years, he assisted the command in planning future desktop computing requirements.
On Sept. 19, 1987, he was wed to his beloved wife, Michelle, and together they lived life to the fullest.
Frank was a world traveler who particularly enjoyed trips to Ireland, Scotland, Greece and the Mediterranean. An avid hunter, he also made annual trips to the Orbisonia Deer Club in Pennsylvania.
He was a strong believer in supporting the community, and was an active member of the Lexington Park Rotary Club for 16 years. He was a past president of the club and held prestige as its oyster king. Above all, Frank was a dedicated husband, father, son, Christian, and overall family man.
In addition to his parents and wife, Frank leaves behind to cherish his memory his children, Meghan Kohler of Lynchburg, Va., Alexandra Kohler of Lynchburg, Va., and Se Weon Chun of Seattle, Wash.; his siblings, Harvey Kohler and his wife, Peggy, of Zelienople, Patricia Grubbs and her husband, Dave, of Evans City, Carolyn Huttinger and her husband, Mike, of Zelienople and Rhoda Kohler of Greencastle, Pa., and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a large network of extended family.
KOHLER — A celebration of the life of Frank Kohler, who passed away Monday, Sept. 16, 2013, was at his home in Tall Timbers, Md. on Saturday, Sept. 21.A memorial service will be celebrated at 6 p.m. today at the Seneca Valley Intermediate High School Auditorium, 126 Seneca School Road, Harmony, with the Rev. Robert A. Keplinger, officiating. He will be laid to rest privately by his family.If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Michelle Kohler, P.O. Box 246, Tall Timbers, MD 20690, in support of a college fund for Frank's daughters established at USAA or to the Lexington Park Rotary Club, P.O. Box 202, Lexington Park, MD 20653.Funeral arrangements are by the Boylan Funeral Home, 324 E. Grandview Ave., Zelienople.Expressions of sympathy may be shared with Frank's family at www.boylanfuneralhome.com
