Richard “Stimpy” Kohli
April 6, 1963 – June 17, 2015
It is with the deepest regret that I announce the passing of our club Secretary and Treasurer, Richard “Stimpy” Kohli. Dick served four years as the club Secretary & Treasurer and a wealth of knowledge was lost with his passing. Our condolences and sympathies go out to his wife Penny and their children with the assurance that he will never be forgotten.
President
James C. Harlan
Obituary from the Lima News:
Richard Kohli Sr.
Richard A. “Stimpy” Kohli Sr., 52, passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer at 8:45 p.m. on June 17, 2015 at his residence, surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 6, 1963, in Lima, to Robert Kohli, who survives, and Lois Cox Burgan, who preceded him in death.
On December 19, 1986 he married Penny Lynn Osenbaugh, who survives.
Stimpy was a proud member of the IBEW Local 32, where he was the President, and electrician by trade, with a national reputation for his expertise in his profession. He was a member and the Recording Secretary & Treasurer of the Black Swamp Rifle & Pistol Club, and was a former Board member of ARC of Allen County. He was previously a coach for the Eagles Midget Football Team and had a love for gardening. Stimpy was known to be an expert marksman.
He is survived in addition to his wife, by sons: Nicholas (Jackie) Smith, and Richard (Windi Warren) Kohli Jr.; two daughters: Ashley Kohli and Bethany Kohli; four grandchildren: Meredith Karcher, Hunter Smith, Olivia Karcher, and Natalie Smith; brother Bob Kohli; and two sisters: Laura (Ian Hilvers) Burgan and Kelly Frisbv.
He was preceded in death by a son, Brandon Michael Smith, and his step-father William Burgan.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Chamberlain Hucheriede Funeral Home, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 22, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Chamberlain Huckeriede Funeral Home, with Rev. James R. Sharrett officiating. Interment will be held at Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Stimpy’s memory to: The American Cancer Society.
Online condolences may be sent on www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com