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Richard Dean Kohler

April 15, 1965 — June 16, 2021

Richard Dean Kohler, 56 of Andrews passed away on Wednesday June 16 at the Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Peachtree.

He was born on April 15, 1965 in Santa Rosa, California to the late Richard and Edna Kohler. He was a resident of Cherokee County for most of his life. For the last 28 years he resided at the ARC group home in Andrews.

He was affectionately known by his family and friends as Dino.

He was a hard working employee at Industrial Opportunities Inc. for many years.

While his health permitted, he enjoyed attending the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses along with his parents.

He participated in many events in the Special Olympics, loved to Dance, was an avid reader, and was funny and loved to give big hugs.

His friends extend a special thanks to Jacob Creasman, Evelyn Luther, the rest of the staff at Arc of Andrews, Vaya Health, Murphy Rehabilitation & Nursing, the caring nurses at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital and the team members at I.O.I for their love and care for Richard all these years.

Due to the pandemic a memorial service will be held at a later date via Zoom video conferencing.

You are invited to share a personal memory of Richard or your condolences with his family at his online memorial located at www.companionfunerals.com. Companion Funeral Home of Athens and the Cody family are honored to assist with these arrangements.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Richard Dean Kohler, please visit our flower store.

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