Loyal L. Kohl, 81, of North Platte, passed away Feb. 4, 2013, at his home.
He was born in Wallace to Arthur W. and Alma Watson Kohl on August 8, 1931. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953. On April 18, 1953, he married Bonnie Lee Olive in Las Vegas, Nev.
Loyal lived in California most of his life. He was an over-the-road truck driver for 38 years. The last company he drove for was NORCO, hauling propane. He retired in 1988. He moved to North Platte in 2004.
Loyal loved the swap meet in Gardena, Calif., where he sold coins, hats and patches on the weekends. He rode his bike looking for change and cans to recycle. He would add up what he collected at the end of the year and it would come to quite an amount. One year he almost collected enough to buy a new pick-up. Family was very important and he visited as much as possible.
When his wife Bonnie passed he was heartbroken – she was his one and only, and they were married for 50 years. Loyal was a fun-loving man who will be dearly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Alma Kohl; his wife, Bonnie; his son, Larry Kohl; his sisters, Delilah Kohl and Karren Binegar; and his brothers, Wilbur (Jay) Kohl, Gilbert Kohl and Vernon Kohl.
Survivors include his daughter, Cheryl Smith, of North Platte; his sisters, Karla Meyers and Le Etta Coons, both of North Platte; his grandchildren, Jennifer (Jason) Brady, Robert Easton, Lorry Easton and Jason (Bella) Kohl; six great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.
Cards may be sent to Cheryl Smith at 1408 Hackberry Rd., North Platte, NE 69101. Online condolences may be shared at adamsswanson.com.
There will be no local services. Burial will take place in San Pedro, Calif., at Green Hills Cemetery, next to his wife. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.