Robert J. ‘Bob’ Kohler

Robert J. “Bob” Kohler, 95, of Anna, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022.  

He was born on Oct. 10, 1926, in Anna, the son of Sam H. and Almeda (Allie) Flannigan Kohler.

After graduating from high school he served in the U.S. Army in Germany during World War II, and on returning, married the love of his life, Mildred Davis, on Nov. 13, 1948, in Jonesboro.

Mr. Kohler is survived by three daughters, Gail SanJuan of Connecticut, Beverly Hill of Florida and Judy Miller of Anna; five grandchildren, Jerimiah (Jodi) Womick , Jessie (Herman) Wells, Jim (Jessi) Hill, Alex (Jennifer) SanJuan and Jonathan Costa-St.John; seven great-grandchildren, Sophia, Blake and Jacob Wells, Kyle and Maggie SanJuan, Kambryn Mira and Kalista Hill; and two nephews, Scott and Mike Kohler. 

He was preceded in death by parents; his wife, Mildred, of 68 years; a grandson, Steven Kohler Hill; two brothers Sam Kohler and K.K. Kohler; and a son–in-law Dr. Geoffrey Hill.

Mr. Kohler was an avid gardener, fisherman and harness horseman.

He was a member of Mt. Moriah Lutheran Church in Anna and Carroll P. Foster Post No. 3455 of the VFW in Anna. He was retired from the Local Operating Engineers, where he worked in construction.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to Kornthal Church, P.O. Box 342, Jonesboro, Ill. 62952 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Envelopes will be available at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. 

To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com. 

Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna is in charge of arrangements.