Obituaries
John Frederick Kohlert
August 16, 1965 - July 16, 2023
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VISITATION
July 20, 2023 | 3-8:00 P.M. -
Yurs Funeral Home
405 East Main Street
St. Charles, Illinois - Funeral
- July 21, 2023 | 11:00 A.M.
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ChapelStreet Church
2300 South Street
Geneva, Illinois -
Burial Location
Union Cemetry, St. Charles
John F. Kohlert, age 57, of St. Charles passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield surrounded by his family and friends.
He was born August 16, 1965, in Geneva, Illinois to Henry and Lorraine Kohlert of St. Charles.
John was a lifelong resident of St. Charles. He graduated from St. Charles East High School in 1983. John continued his studies at Elgin Community College where he studied manufacturing, machines and tool and dye making. John worked at several businesses in the area before starting his own business, Kohlert Manufacturing and eventually Kohlert Technologies in St. Charles.
John met the love of his life, Nora (Roberts) and they married in 1991. John was a devoted husband and father to his three children, Ashley, Michelle, and Christopher. John was a family man and enjoyed time with his wife and children on many vacations over the years. John was a big fan of Disney World, Las Vegas, and anything to do with Star Wars. John was also an avid Rush fan, and also enjoyed the Chicago sports teams, especially the Bears and the Black Hawks. He had many interests and activities including bicycling and flying his drone. In later years, he adopted a rescue cat, Freddy, who was of great comfort to him as he valiantly fought his cancer for almost three years.
John’s life was centered on continuing the family legacy of the Kohlerts in business in St. Charles. He had worked for his father initially, and later started his own business in the same building. Later, John moved his business to the industrial park in St. Charles and worked closely with his brothers to build on the success of the business. John was an innovator, and a skilled engineer. He developed many unique manufacturing solutions to area businesses and Fortune 500 companies.
John served on the St. Charles Fire Department as for more than 12 years. John was a Master Mason and was a member of the Geneva Masonic Lodge. John was also a member of ChapelStreet Church in Geneva.
John is survived by his wife of 32 years, Nora, three children, Ashley (Luke) Dettlo and Michelle (her boyfriend Sterling Matias) and Christopher Kohlert, five siblings, Gloria (Edward) Geske, Thomas (Karon Impson), James (Jill), Jeffrey (Carla) and Christopher (Mae), several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be Thursday, July 20, from 3-8:00 P.M. at Yurs Funeral Home, 405 East Main Street, St. Charles. Funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M., Friday, July 21st at ChapelStreet Church, 2300 South Street, Geneva, Illinois. Burial will be at Union Cemetery. Contributions may be made to Chapelstreet Church, Geneva.
For information, please call Yurs Funeral Home, St. Charles 630-584-0060
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Laura & Randy Hurst from Clare, IL
"Our hearts go out to Nora,Ashley & Michelle and John’s family for the loss of an Angel on earth…we will miss him but his memory will live on with everyone he touched… Rest in Peace John"
Kim Williams from Aurora , IL
"Nora and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. John was such a nice guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family. May all the good times, and memories, give you some comfort in this difficult time."
Mark McKenzie from Naperville , IL
"So sorry to hear, worked with Kohlert while at Omron/Nidec, it was a great working relationship over the last 10 years."
Marge Loughran from Pontiac, IL
"Nora and family, I am so sorry for your loss of John. He will not be forgotten, he will be watching over all of you with his love."
Dana Pond from Prescott , AZ
"My sincere condolences to Nora, Ashley, Michelle and the rest of the Kohlert family. John was a truly kind, caring, and generous person. I will always cherish my memories being neighbors with John, Nora and the girls for over 15 years. John will live on through all of the people he created memories with over the years."
Anthony & Bert Giambrone from Carol Stream , IL
"Anthony and I want to send our condolences and prayers. You are all in our thoughts and heart. Bert"
Sachin Shah from Bartlett , IL
"Sorry for your loss Kohlert Family."
Jen Dundon from Pewaukee, WI
"Nora and family may you find peace knowing John is in Heaven with Jesus. He is no longer suffering and his body is made new. Your hearts are heavy while you miss him dearly. As you are held in His hands hold on to the promise of seeing John again one day. Sending prayers and love."
Eric & Christy Porter from Arlington Heights , IL
"Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Kohlert family during this difficult time."
Cheryl Lee and Elburn Lions from St charles, IL
"Deepest condolences to you and your family. He will get missed."
Carol Erickson from Fort Wayne, IN
"Glenn and I are sending love, thoughts and prayers. John was a terrific family man and a very hard worker. He will remain in our hearts and wonderful memories. Love to all."
Barb and Richard Van Gyseghem from Green Cove Springs , FL
"Our condolences to Nora and her entire family. John was the most amazing person who never, never hesitated to help someone. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all."
Eleanor Arnand from Centreville, NB, Canada, AK
"My thoughts are with everyone. So sad. Life isn’t always fair."
Cindy O’Neil from Florence, AZ
"Heartfelt condolences to the Kohlert family. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. In the arms of the angels, Rest In Peace John."
Karen Ambrogi from Fairbanks , AK
"Nora, I am so so sorry. Wish I was there for you."
Jeff Ricker from Summerville , SC
"I am so sorry for the family's loss period I have not Seen John in many many years But I cannot imagine all of your sadness and loss."
Don Shaw from Crystal Lake, IL
"My sincere condolences to the Kohlert family. May God Bless and keep John and your family."
John Rockwell from Saint Charles, IL
"Wishing you strength and peace during this difficult time. John’s kind spirit will last forever and we are greatfull to have been part of it. Big hugs to you and all of your family."
Ana Contreras from Aurora, IL
"I am so sorry for this huge loss to your family. He was such a kind soul and amazing man. I knew him from the many times he would come into Blue Goose. You're all in my thoughts and prayers."
Robert Van Durme from Elgin, IL
"John was always a pleasure to work with and happy to have developed a friendship with him outside of the workplace.Loved his passion when I stopped by the shop and he showed me all the latest & greatest projects he was working on.My sincerest condolences…."
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"We always liked talking with John at the Blue Goose. Such a genuinely nice guy! So very sorry for your loss."