June Irene Kohler
June 13, 1928 - May 21, 2024 (Age 95)
June Irene (Zimmerman) Kohler, 95, of Millsboro, DE passed peacefully on May 21, 2024 at Delaware Hospice Center in Milford, DE. She was one of six children born in Pine Grove, PA to the late Harry A & Ruth (Strausser) Zimmerman Lehman on June 13, 1928. She previously resided in Pottstown PA before moving to Delaware years ago.
She was an experienced seamstress for many years and later became a small business owner with her husband, Joseph, of Kohler's Marine and Kohler’s Amoco in Long Neck Delaware. After retirement, they both enjoyed a quiet lifestyle playing golf and other hobbies, but enjoyed family the most. She will be remembered for her kind heart, strong work ethic and nurturing of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Joseph Robert, a son Joseph R. Kohler JR (infant) brothers Allen, Dean, Dennis and Larry Zimmerman and a great granddaughter, Carol Dodd(infant).
She is survived by a sister, Donna Zimmerman Hommel of Milton, PA, daughters Judith Messick of Millsboro and Patricia Briggs Towers (Kenneth) of Georgetown. Grandchildren, Denise Whitman ( Richard Jenny) and Troy Messick (Belinda) of Millsboro, Michelle Briggs Simpson (Charles), Lewis W. Briggs III (Danielle) and Michael Briggs all of Georgetown DE, 17 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Over time, she rediscovered love and enjoyed the companionship of Carl Balster of Salisbury MD where she resided for over 20 years enjoying many new adventures that brought her much joy and happiness.
Service and burial will be private for family at Highland Memorial Park, Pottstown, PA.