Jeffrey S. Kohler

Jeffrey Scott Kohler, 68, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026, at St. Catherine’s North in Fargo, ND after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family who will hold him in their hearts forever.

Jeff was born on February 12, 1958 in Fargo, ND to Robert and Marian (Bird) Kohler and grew up in Enderlin, ND. After high school, he attended NDSU before joining the U.S. Navy where he did a split tour. While in the service, he served on both the USS Midway and Constellation and was stationed in Yokosuka, Japan and Australia as well as stateside in California.

His work history included boiler operator, janitor at Campell/Tintah Schools, plant supervisor at Hudson Baking Co and water treatment technician at International Chemtex.

Jeff was a major sports enthusiast especially his beloved Green Bay Packers! He was also an excellent card and chess player and spent many weekends and holidays playing with family and friends. He also loved music, especially “The Blues” and looked forward to attending the Fargo Blues Festival every year.

Jeff is survived by and will be missed by his sisters, René (Bill) Noonan and Vicki (Bruce) Barton, both of Moorhead; nephews, Nick (Krissy Kay) Noonan of Fargo, ND, Eric Radford of Emmett, ID; and Adam (Taylor) Kirkhorn of Velva, ND; nieces, Andrea (Pat Hewitt) Fox of West Fargo and Amanda (Marcus) Christopher of Emmett, ID and two very special grand nieces, Ella Fox and Karter Kirkhorn. He also leaves behind aunts, uncles, and many cousins and his lifelong friends of Enderlin, known as the “5th Avenue Gang!”

Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Marian Kohler; brother, Bobby Kohler; and grandparents, Ruth Kohler and Arthur and Gudrun Bird.
His family would like to thank the staff at St. Catherine North Nursing Home and HIA Hospice for taking such good care of him.

A graveside service at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in rural Audubon, MN and reception will be held summer of 2027.