Arthur Kohler

Arthur “Art” Kohler, age 87, a resident of Portland, passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at his home in Portland.

Art was born November 23, 1938, in Portland, Indiana, the son of James and Martha (Whipple) Kohler. He graduated from Portland High School in 1956 and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He worked at Marsh Supermarkets, Portland Forge and Standard Brush and Broom in Portland. Art married Diana Strausburg on February 27, 1965 and she passed away on November 23, 2005.

Survivors include:

His children: Wes Kohler (wife Julie) – Ossian, Indiana

Wade Kohler (wife Susan) – Portland, Indiana

6 grandsons: Scott Kohler (wife June), Cameron Kohler (wife Sara), Chandler Kohler (wife Abbey), Andrew Kohler (wife Nicole), Caleb Kohler and David Kohler (wife Courtney).

6 great-grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Monday from 3-7 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Salamonia Cemetery with military rites being conducted by American Legion Post #211 of Portland.

Memorials may be directed towards the Jay County Humane Society.