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Richard Guy Kohler

July 4, 1951 — October 16, 2022

Richard Guy Kohler, age 71 of Oak Ridge, NJ, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born on July 4, 1951, in Jersey City, NJ, to Gerald Kohler and Cecelia (DeFazio) Kohler. He grew up in East Rutherford, NJ, in the heart of the extensive DeFazio clan, with cousins, aunts, and uncles always on hand. He graduated from East Rutherford High School in 1969 and earned a Bachelors of Economics from Rutgers University in Newark.


Rich went on to a successful career in project management at Terminal Construction in Wood Ridge, from which he retired after 35 years to join his son James in a new business venture at Divine Energy Solutions in Dover, NJ. Rick married the love of his life, Sharon Patti, on March 8, 1975, and together they raised their two children, James and Danielle, in Carlstadt, Sacramento, CA, and Rockaway before settling in Jefferson, NJ. Rick was a devoted father and family man; he loved spending time with his grandchildren, cooking, renovating his many homes, and soaking up the sun.

His deeply rooted faith in God sustained him throughout his life and especially during his long battle with cancer; he remained hopeful and full of joy even to the end. Richard was predeceased by his parents and older brother, Jerry. He is survived by his devoted wife Sharon of 47 years, his children James Kohler and his wife Heather and Danielle Corn and her husband David, and his 10 grandchildren; Abigail, Nathan, Caleb, Matthew, Benjamin and Zoey Kohler, and Natalie, Charlotte, Evelyn, and Jonathan Corn. Also surviving are Richards sister Donna Ashachik (Allan), brother Michael (Carolyn), and his many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Viewing hours will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 6 to 8 PM, at The Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, NJ, and Saturday, October 22, 2022 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with funeral and graveside service to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Butler.


Burial
Saturday, October 22, 2022
12:00 PM
Mt. Calvary Cemetery Bartholdi Ave.Butler, NJ 07405




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Visitation

Friday, October 21, 2022

6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

The Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home, Inc.

86 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, NJ 07405

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Funeral Service

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)

The Morrison Etheridge Funeral Home, Inc.

86 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, NJ 07405

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Burial

Saturday, October 22, 2022

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

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