James E. Kohlenberger's Obituary
James E. Kohlenberger, 63, of Columbia, IL, passed away at John Cochran VA Medical Center, St. Louis, MO. He was born in East St. Louis, IL, the son of Frank and Louise 'Lulu' (Hasty) Kohlenberger. He had worked at U.S. Steel, Granite City, IL and had coached many teams in Columbia Khoury League and Bluejay Football over the years, and treasured every moment he spent with the kids. He served as a Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He was married to Patricia (Davis) Kohlenberger, who survives him. They were married on July 6, 1968, at Cahokia, IL.
VisitationFriday, May 08, 2009, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pmLawlor Funeral Home
ServicesSaturday, May 9, 2009, 10:00 AMFirst Baptist ChurchColumbia, IllinoisPastor Mark Warnock, officiating
IntermentValhalla Gardens Of MemoryBelleville, Illinois
Memorial ContributionsTo the Kohlenberger Family
SurvivorsWife, Patricia Kohlenberger of Columbia, ILDaughter, Shannon (John Taylor) Kohlenberger of Columbia, ILSon, Shaun (Becca) Kohlenberger of Waterloo, ILGrandchildren, Raven, Mason, and Brynna Kohlenberger Sister, Dorothy (LeRoy) Goss of Valmeyer, ILSisters-In-Law, Phyllis Kohlenberger of East Carondelet, IL, and Ann Kohlenberger of St. Louis, MOOther relatives and friends
Preceded In Death ByFather, Frank Kohlenberger Mother, Louise 'Lulu' (Hasty) KohlenbergerBrothers, William and George Kohlenberger
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