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Eleanor "Bobbie"
Kohler
Jun 11, 1931 — Sep 4, 2026
Wilmington
Eleanor “Bobbi” Kohler, age 95 passed away peacefully on September 4,2026 with her loving daughters by her side.
Bobbi was born on June 11 ,1931 in Charlestown, Md to the late Delbert and Anna Peterman.
She will be dearly missed by her husband of 55 years, Russell Kohler, Elsmere,De; her daughters, Linda J Buckalew, Townsend, De, Jamie Armour, Elkton, Md, Phyllis Kirkwood (Greg Maliken), Buffalo, NY; her grandsons, Michael Armour, Mark Buckalew, Christopher and Jordan Maliken, and her great and great great grandchildren. Bobbie is also survived by her brothers, Wayne and Gene (Debbie) Peterman. She was preceded in death by her brother Donald.
Bobbi was known for her beautiful red hair and sense of style. She enjoyed her numerous travels to Hawaii, winters in Siesta Key, Fl and summers spent at her OCNJ home with family.
Private service will be held at Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home, Elsmere De. Interment will be at a later date at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
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