Donald A. Kocher Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Donald A. Kocher of Olney, Illinois, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Donald left this world on August 3, 2025 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald A. Kocher to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Omer Kocher and Anna Kocher (Weiler); his siblings, Hilary "Lary" Kocher, Delmar "Del" Kocher and Carleen Carlson; his brothers-in-law, Dewey Wheat and Daniel Carlson; and his daughter-in-law Amy Kocher.
He is survived by: his wife Gertrude Rauch of Olney; his children, Brian Kocher (Reta), Warren Kocher (Jodi Ridgely) and Cheryl Kocher (Pamela Shultz) of Olney; his grandchildren, Tiffany Weems (Logan) of Olney, Nicole Fitch (Tyler) of Olney, Catherine Fritschle (Blake) of Olney, Serina Stratton (Alex), Erika Kocher and McKenzie Western (Zach) of Bridgeport; and his siblings, Marvenne Wheat of Olney, Angie Klingler (Henry) of Clay City, Elaine Morlan of Albuquerque, NM, Keith Kocher (Linda) of Claremont, Yvonne Schneider (Ron) of Dundas and Darius Kocher (Amber) of Claremont. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.