He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Patricia; his parents, Mary and Joseph Kohler; and his sister, Mariceleste. He is survived by his loving daughter, Mari Jo, and his younger brother, Timothy Kohler (Barbara).
Joseph will be remembered for his unwavering strength and the profound love he had for his family.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 12:00 p.m. on April 17th at St. Gabriel Catholic Church (32648 N. Cave Creek Rd., Cave Creek, AZ), with placement at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona to follow.