Born October 27, 1953, in Harrisburg, he was a son of Charles W. and Clara A. (Kovaschetz) Kohler.
James was a member of Lower Allen VFW Post #7530; American Legion Post #2014, Fairview Township; the Keystone Reptile Club; and was a lifetime member of Fairview Township Fire Co. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Kenneth E. Kohler, and a sister, Diane J. Boust.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 509 Hummel Ave., Lemoyne, PA 17043 or the American Diabetes Association, 301 Chestnut St., #101, Harrisburg, PA 17101.
Arrangments by Auer Cremation Services of Pennsylvania, Inc.