Eugene H. Kohler

Mr. Eugene H. Kohler, age 83 of Anna, formerly of Jonesboro, died at 10:45 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2016 in the Illinois Veteran's Home of Anna. He was born in Jonesboro on June 21, 1933, the son of Ual Leroy and Flora Jane (Schlichting) Kohler. He married Shirley Fowler on June 17, 1955 in Reynoldsville, together they shared sixty one years of marriage. Eugene is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Kohler of Anna; one son, Steven (Cindy) Kohler of Anna; one daughter, Susan (Steve) Short of Pevely, MO; seven grandchildren, Chad (Connie) Kohler, Megan (Ryan) Flamm, Brad (Becca) Kohler, Jessica (James) Lucas, Cassie (Kyle) Erschen, Chrissy (Gary) Hurst, and Laura (Bryan) Koehler; seven great grandchildren, Drew Maurizio, Avery Flamm, Emma Kohler, Jeffrey Campbell, Kinsley Lucas, Jacob Koehler, and Taylor Hurst; one brother, Bon (Jean) Kohler of Anna; one sister, Geraldine Smith of Anna, and other relatives and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and an infant brother, Harold Kohler. Eugene was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. He served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a farmer and also worked thirty years for Lewis Bakeries as a baker. Eugene always enjoyed meeting with his friends at McDonalds for coffee and dearly loved spending time with his grandchildren on the farm. Funeral services for Mr. Eugene H. Kohler will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home of Jonesboro on Thursday, December 1, 2016, with Rev. Michael Turner officiating. Interment will be in the Jonesboro Cemetery. Friends may call after 11:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 1, 2016 in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home of Jonesboro. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are preferred to the IL Veteran's Home of Anna or the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Visitation Service Thursday, December 1, 2016,11:00AM-1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Memorial/Funeral Service Thursday, December 1, 2016,1:00PM Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes 800 Public Square Jonesboro, IL 62952 Cemetery Service Thursday, December 1, 2016, Jonesboro City Cemetery Karraker Street Jonesboro, Illinois 62952