Joseph Kahler Algona, Iowa Obituary

Joseph Kahler

<span style="color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Divine Mercy Parish ~ St. Cecelia Catholic Church. Burial will be held in St. John's Catholic Cemetery, Bancroft. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Oakcrest Funeral Services.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Joseph Herman Kahler was born March 18, 1943 on the farm in Burt, son of Alva and Dorothy (Schultz) Kahler. He grew up in Burt and graduated from St. John's High School in Bancroft. Following high school, Joseph was drafted into the Army in 1966. He was stationed in Vietnam and was a Helicopter Mechanic. He was honorably discharged in 1969.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">On January 26, 1980, Joseph was united in marriage to Lenora Hilbert at St. Joseph Catholic Church in St. Joe, Iowa. They resided on the Kahler family farm near Burt to raise their family until they moved to Algona in 2013.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">The farm was Joseph's life. He lived in the same place he was born for 70 years. He was often fixing and making things for himself that he could use on the farm. Joseph passed the family farm to his son, Adam. When off the farm, you could find Joseph trucking. He trucked for pioneer for 12 years and Aluma for a few years. He also hauled motorhomes for Winnebago for a short time. Joseph loved to camp, boat, fish, and travel. A big highlight of his travels were family vacations. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Joseph died Thursday at Accura Healthcare in Bancroft. He was 79.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Joseph is survived by his son, Adam and his wife Brandi Kahler, and their daughters, Faith, Maddy, and Karlee of Burt, and son, Christopher Kahler of Algona; siblings, Art Kahler of Bancroft, Gertrude Thomas of Marathon, Rose (Jerry) Burmeister of Fort Dodge, Linda (Meryl) Wegner of Long Prairie, MN; and numerous nieces and nephews.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;" /><span style="color: #777777; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro', sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">Preceding him in death are his parents; wife, Lenora; infant brother, Elmer; brothers, Ben Kahler, Vern Kahler, Rob Kahler; sister-in-law, Mary Kahler; and brother-in-law, Chuck Thomas.</span>
March 18, 1943 - July 28, 202203/18/194307/28/2022
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Oakcrest Funeral Services
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Mary Kohlhaas
August 3, 2022
I am so sorry, for your loss
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Deb Christensen
August 2, 2022
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Marcia Kenne
August 2, 2022
Adam and Chris & family you have my sympathies. May God grant you all Peace and give you Comfort at this difficult time. Marcia (Metzen) Kenne
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Anne Kollasch
August 2, 2022
Prayers for the family.
A candle was posted for Joseph Kahler.
A candle was posted for Joseph Kahler.
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Leslie Rock
August 2, 2022
Camping with Uncle Joe and Auntie Noya are some of my fondest memories. From tent camping to campers, we did it all. Going boating and skiing was always a blast. There was nothing Joe couldn't do. I'm blessed that my children and I got to grow up being a part of your fam... Continue Reading
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