Richard Louis Kahler

Richard Louis Kahler, age 77 of Britt, passed away with family by his side and in his heart on Friday, November 26, 2021 at Westview Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Rich Kahler will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 139 3^rd Street South East in Britt with Father Andrew Marr officiating.  Burial will be in St. John’s Catholic Cemetery in Bancroft.  Military rites will be held by the Bancroft VFW. 

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Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2021 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Ewing Funeral Chapel, 178 Center Street West in Britt and continue one hour prior services at the church on Wednesday.

Richard was born on February 27, 1944 to Herman and Laura (Lappe) Kahler in Bancroft Iowa.  He graduated from St John’s High School in 1962 and was united in marriage to Delores Ann Krebsbach on May 14, 1966 in Ledyard.  He served in the United States Army from 1966-1968 and following his honorable discharge, the couple made their home in Britt.  Rich “Dick” was employed at Iowa Mold and Tooling from 1968-2006.

Rich was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Britt VFW.  In his younger years, Rich enjoyed woodworking, dancing, playing 500, watching movies and most of all, spending time with his family.  He took pride in his perfectly groomed yard, clean vehicles and watching his grandchildren grow.  Rich, a man of few words, was a hard-working, kind, gentle person that will be missed dearly.

Rich is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dee, a son Kevin of Algona and daughter Kathy of Mankato MN.  Four grandchildren, Jack, Rachel, Nick and Emily all of Mankato.  His siblings Albert (Mary) Kahler of Bancroft, Tony (Lael) Kahler of Bancroft, Barb (Richard) Ruzicka of Belleville IL, Allen (Deb) Kahler of Ceylon MN, Betty Hanson of Blue Earth MN, Kenny (Elaine) Kahler of Bancroft, John (Pam) Kahler of Bancroft, sisters-in-law, Ginger Krebsbach of Algona and Pam Krebsbach of Blue Earth MN and many nieces and nephews.

He was proceeded in death by his parents, Herman and Laura Kahler, an infant sister, Shirley Kahler, sister Donna Hellman and brothers-in-law Denny Hellman, Carl Hanson, Maurice Krebsbach, Don Krebsbach, Pat Krebsbach, parents-in-law Jack and Mary Krebsbach, nephew Don Kahler, niece Deb Homan and great nephew Seth Hellman.