Robert “Bob” Kohls
November 13, 2026
Born in: Galion, Ohio
Resided in: Indianapolis, Indiana
Resided in: Indianapolis, Indiana
Bob Kohls, age 91 of Indianapolis, IN, and Galion, OH, died on November 13, 2026. He would have preferred to meet his end much sooner, but neither he nor cancer saw fit to give in.
One of a dying breed – a farmboy who could fix, fabricate, improve or learn anything, he was a good man with just enough idiosyncracies to keep things interesting.
As a legacy, he leaves behind: an intolerance for laziness, sloppiness, cruelty and waste; a need to be active and contributing; a love of animals, bad jokes, scotch, bad wine and his own mathematical methodologies; a dedication to charitable work; a torn rotator cuff (skateboarding accident at age 70); a fingertip (the ghost of which is believed to be residing somewhere in his workshop); a wonder of trees; his parents (Anthony and Marie), his wife (Liz), kids (4.5), son-in-law (1), daughters-in-law (2), grandkids (6), great grandkid (1), brothers and sisters (11), brothers- and sisters-in- law (14), nieces and nephews (54), friends (1783+/-), cat (1) and hopes, dreams and smiles for all of them.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in his honor at 11:00 on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at St. Barnabas Church, 8300 Rahke Road, Indianapolis, IN. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. (one hour before mass) in the Church entrance.
In lieu of sending flowers, please consider making a donation to the St. Vincent de Paul Society, https://www.svdpindy.org/give/
Services entrusted to O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, 6107 S. East Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46227.
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Visitation:
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
10:00 am - 11:00 am
St. Barnabas Catholic Church
8300 Rahke Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46217
Indianapolis, Indiana 46217
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Wednesday, November 18, 2026
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8300 Rahke Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46217
Indianapolis, Indiana 46217
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For 50+ years you were more than a friend and neighbor. You were part of our family. Your friendship, kindness and presence meant so much to us. You will be greatly missed. We are thinking of your family and loved ones during this sad time. RIP Bob
Love, Judy, Kelly, Kathleen