Mary Kohler

Mary Kohler

December 08, 1942 - May 15, 2026

Obituary

Our loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend was called home to the arms of Jesus on Friday morning, May 15, 2026, at MyMichigan Medical Center Saginaw. She was 83 years old.

Mary Gail Achenbach was born on December 8, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, to Kurt and Bernadette (LeBeouf) Achenbach. She married Kenneth David Kohler in 1965 in Milford, Michigan, and together they shared 61 loving years of marriage. Mary was a faithful member of Old Town Christian Outreach for many years.

Mary had a lifelong love of horses and horseback riding, having grown up around them from an early age. She also enjoyed decorating and making a home warm and welcoming. Above all, Mary cherished the time she spent with her family, especially her beloved grandchildren.

Surviving are her husband, Kenneth D. Kohler; her children, Michael (Angela) Kohler and Matthew (Stephanie) Kohler; eight grandchildren; her siblings, Karen Warren, Candy (Rick) Ruprecht, Debbie (Tom) Harris, and Linda Achenbach; her sister-in-law, Nancy Achenbach; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Kurt Achenbach and Craig Achenbach.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: A Memorial Service will take place from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2026 at Old Town Christian Outreach, 600 Gratiot Ave., Saginaw, MI 48602.

MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the Old Town Christian Outreach Soup Kitchen.

Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at www.deislerfuneralhome.com

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Memorial Service
Mon May 25, 2026 @ 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM EDT
Old Town Christian Outreach • 600 Gratiot Ave, Saginaw, MI 48602
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Nancy Peters Jackson
Family •
Nancy Peters Jackson Gail was our fashion icon. My mom and dad and I loved you very much.😘
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Judy Wilson
Family •
Mary Gayle‘s mom was my mom‘s twin sister. I had so many fond memories of Mary Gayle and her siblings. Like the farmhouse and the mini trail rides and as we got older, seen them get married, have children and then we all went our separate ways but the best part we still keep in touch sending prayers and blessings to the family with love Judy Wilson.
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Jan Burnett
Family •
The Achenbach’s only had cousins on their Mom’s side. Our Mom’s were twins and I was one of the city-slicker cousins that came in from Detroit. There were cats, dogs, horses, chickens and that was in the house because no one closed the diutch door in the kitchen, Gail(that’s what we called her then) loved to train horses. The horses were more intimated by her than she was of them, At no time did the horse take his eyes off of her and before long Gail was up on that horses back riding. Our Mom’s were twins and they would dump 11 kids and take off shopping for the day. We moved to Indiana and then to Ohio but kept on touch eithevvarfs, weddings and anniversaries. Fun childhood memories!
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Elizabeth Kohler
Family •
Thank you Mary for all the laughter and joy! celebrating Paul's Birthday with yoursand all the frankenmuth memories!

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