Oct 05, 2017

We have received word that Judith Bartoe Kohler, spouse of Rev. Robert F. Kohler, passed away on September 29, 2017 at the age of 74.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Willard Francis and Edith Fritz Bartoe, and her sisters Phyllis Speakman and JoAnne Lewis.  She is survived by her husband, her children Christopher and Jonathan, and by four grandchildren.

Judith’s full obituary is available as a PDF: Judith B. Kohler – Obituary

A memorial service will be held at Belmont United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN on Saturday, October 28, 2017 at 11:00 am.  The service will begin with a Celebration of God’s Gift of Life and Love in the sanctuary and continue with a Celebration of Judy’s Gift of Love and Life in the Belmont Community Center.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Belmont UMC, Alive Hospice, or the charity of your choice.

The Rev. Robert F. Kohler served the following appointments:

  • 06/01/1961 – Richmond
  • 06/01/1963 – Washington Crossing
  • 06/01/1964 – Jim Thorpe: Grace-St. Paul
  • 06/01/1966 – EPA Attend School
  • 06/01/1967 – Allentown: Asbury
  • 04/01/1970 – Cedarville
  • 01/02/1976 – Mohnton: Calvary
  • 07/01/1979 – Asst. Gen. Sec., Div. of Ord. Min., GBHEM
  • 12/31/2008 – Retired