Frank Kohl
October 11, 1931 ~ August 9, 2017
Frank Richard Kohl, 85, of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, August 9, 2017. Gathering of Friends and Family: 1-3 p.m., Saturday, August, 26 2017, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Private Family Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Vinton, at a later date.
Survivors include his sons, Steven (Sue) Kohl and Craig (Mary Bailey) Kohl; grandchildren, Derek , Gharrett, Allen, Brody, and Christian; great-granddaughters, MariCatherine and Sarah; and brother-in-law, Jim Fuehrer.
Frank, also known as Clarence, Dick, Richard or Duke, was born on October 11, 1931, in Vinton, Iowa, to Leroy and Cleo (Hunt) Kohl. He went to work on his father's farm as a young man, learning many skills that took him through life. He married Marion Comp in 1950. A carpenter for most of his life, and for many years at Knutson Construction, he always had a measuring tape in hand.
He was a friendly sort who loved fishing in his free time, especially on the Cedar River. Frank enjoyed teaching his sons and grandchildren this relaxing hobby.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marion; and sister, Ginny Feuhrer.
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Clarence – I met you – at my Sister’s house -before I moved to Cedar Rapids – and we became good friends. I will never forget the good times at the Muckersville cabin, or mushroom hunting, Thanksgiving dinners, or all the great times at the Pub that we had with you and Dory. I will think of you each spring when the Lilacs bloom – Rest In Peace
Kathy
Dick i have known you since i was about 16 years old or so.. I think i may of went with you a time or two but we have been friends for all these years… Many cherish memories Love you my friend and Im sure you are enjoying your time with Wayne too!!
Each day I miss you more and more. You were always very happy and friendly, always whistling. You always had a dog with you whether that was Charlie, Freckles, Sasha or Sammy. That I will always remember. I love and miss you Grandpa.