Frank E. Kohler, a 50-year-old male, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 16, 2013, in a tragic incident at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington, D.C. He was a resident of Tall Timbers, Maryland, and was a respected Subject Matter Expert for the Navy Marine Corps Intranet Project, where he had been a government support specialist for over 27 years.
His work was crucial in planning future desktop computing requirements for the command.
Born on September 22, 1962, Frank was a dedicated family man. He was the beloved husband of Michelle, with whom he had been married since September 19, 1987. Together, they raised two daughters. Beyond his professional and family life, Frank was an active and cherished member of his community. He was a member of the Lexington Park Rotary Club for 16 years, serving as a past president and earning the affectionate title of its 'oyster king.' An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and made annual trips to the Orbisonia Deer Club in Pennsylvania. Frank was also a world traveler, with a particular fondness for trips to Ireland, Scotland, Greece, and the Mediterranean.
Frank's life was cut short during a mass shooting at the Washington Navy Yard. The perpetrator, a lone gunman, was killed by police at the scene of the rampage, and therefore no arrests were made in connection with Frank Kohler's death. He was one of twelve victims in the attack. His passing was a profound loss to his family, friends, and community, who remembered him as a dedicated husband, father, son, and Christian.
