Norman Kohler

Norman Kohler, our father, grandpa, great grandpa, brother and friend, passed away gently, and peacefully surrounded by his loving family on May 25, 2018.

Norman was born on May 30, 1939 to Alvin and Lucile Provost Kohler in Heber City, Utah.

Norm graduated from Wasatch High School and continued his education at BYU where he received his teaching degree. He served an LDS mission to Germany. He married his sweetheart Nan Van Wagoner in the Salt Lake Temple and together they raised eight wonderful children. Norm spent 33 years teaching history for the Wasatch School district, was a history buff and a favorite teacher loved by many.

He was a hard worker, driving the milk truck, installed sprinklers, did snow removal, managed a sod farm, watered nights at the golf course every summer, worked for the forest service and the NU center. He did anything to help and serve others and provide for his family.

Norm was his family’s biggest cheerleader, always supporting the kids in their sports, hunting trips, and family events. He had a passion for baseball, and was a devoted fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers. He coached the girls’ county softball teams for many years. He spent time as a baseball coach for the boys’ high school team with his special friend Roger Pyper. Norm played county ball and spent hours at the ball diamond. He was a fabulous catcher, and could run like the wind.

Norman loved his home in St George and visited there often. It was a great get-away for family and friends.

Norman loved the gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He had a fervent testimony, and lived his life in service of others. He enjoyed serving his church in his many callings.

Norman was blessed with the strength and courage to endure his many health issues. He was such a great example of enduring to the end. He will be dearly missed, but will no longer have to suffer. He will have a glorious reunion with his lovable companion, after twenty years of missing her everyday of his life, and many other family members on the other side.

Norman is survived by his eight children: Lynette (Bob) Vernon, Orem Utah, Scott (Stacy) Kohler, Heber City Utah, Shelly (Brent) Patten, Provo Utah, Craig Kohler, Logan Utah, Kirt (Allie) Kohler, Provo Utah, Katy (Bryan) Timothy, Pleasant Grove Utah, Derek (Mindy) Kohler, Heber City Utah, Quinn Kohler, Las Vegas Nevada, twenty grandchildren (one on the way), and three great-grandchildren, brother: Arlin (Arla) Kohler, and Sister-in-law: Raelynn Kohler.

Preceded in death by his loving wife Nan, brother Mark Kohler, granddaughter Ma’Kayla Kohler, and his parents Alvin and Lucile Provost Kohler.

The family would like to thank the Abbington Senior Living Center, and the Heber Valley Dialysis staff for their care and kindness for our dad.

A viewing will be held Wednesday May 30th from 6:00-8:00 PM at the Fort Midway LDS Chapel (1102 S. Center St., Midway), the funeral will be Thursday May 31st at 11:00 AM with a viewing from 9:30-10:45 AM at the same location. Burial will be in the Midway City Cemetery.

“A good coach can change a game. Great coaches can change a life.”
-That was Norm-