Karl Otto Kohl

Karl Otto Kohl, 86, of Anderson, South Carolina and formerly of Mount Holly, North Carolina, died January 31, 2023, at the Richard M Campbell Veterans Nursing Home in Anderson. Karl was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 14, 1936, the son of Otto and Edith Powelson Kohl. He grew up in Philadelphia and on July 18, 1960, he was drafted into the United States Army. Karl was subsequently discharged honorably on July 6, 1962, and returned to Philadelphia. Skilled with using his hands, Karl worked as a tool maker for Stabilus USA. On January 6, 1968, he married the love of his life, Ms. Gail Horrocks. They spent most of their life in Philadelphia before retiring and moving to North Carolina. Karl enjoyed many things in life. He loved the church; playing Christian music and singing along with it. He also enjoyed playing the harmonica. Most of all, Karl enjoyed being with people, and he will be fondly remembered by all who knew him. Karl is survived by a son, Mark (wife Lynn) Kohl and their son Tyler; a daughter, Debi (husband Victor) Carden and their daughter Kairi Lowery; and three sisters: Rene Niglio and husband in Philadelphia; Cecilia LaVecchia in North Wales Pennsylvania; and Johanna Sinclair in Philadelphia. Karl is further survived by his church family at Bible Baptist Church in Matthews as well as a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gail, on April 29, 2013. Karl’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. A service honoring his life, love and blessing will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, February 9, in the funeral home chapel, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. Following the service, Karl will be laid to rest with military honors next to his wife, Gail, at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Charlotte, NC 28227. Michael John Neddo of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. PLEASE NOTE, WHILE YOU MAY JOIN AT ANY TIME, THE VIDEO FEED FROM THE FUNERAL HOME WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL SHORTLY BEFORE THE SERVIC AT 2 PM. Topic: Karl Kohl Funeral Service Time: Feb 9, 2023 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85856237894?pwd=SHVJTGdhT29VMkYzVnFGNngvaHZJQT09 Meeting ID: 858 5623 7894 Passcode: 187119 One tap mobile +16465588656,,85856237894#,,,,*187119# US (New York) +16469313860,,85856237894#,,,,*187119# US Dial by your location +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) +1 646 931 3860 US +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) +1 305 224 1968 US +1 309 205 3325 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 360 209 5623 US +1 386 347 5053 US +1 507 473 4847 US +1 564 217 2000 US +1 669 444 9171 US +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) +1 689 278 1000 US +1 719 359 4580 US +1 253 205 0468 US +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 858 5623 7894 Passcode: 187119 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kWeD2GzG0

Karl Otto Kohl

October 14, 1936 - January 31, 2023