Forrest J. Kohlbrenner Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Forrest J. Kohlbrenner, Sr., age 93 of Millville, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Inspira Medical Center, Vineland after a brief illness. Born to Augustus Kohlbrenner and Gertrude Hannah McElroy on December 25, 1921, he grew up in The Meadows of southwest Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and enlisted in the United States Army. For over 40 years, Mr. Kohlbrenner worked as a Wireman for General Electric in Philadelphia, as well as ran a catering business with his wife before retiring. He loved all animals, working in his yard, taking walks, and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed computers and Facebook, where he was able to stay in touch with his family, especially his grandchildren. Mr. Kohlbrenner is survived by two children: his son, Forrest J. Kohlbrenner, Jr., and his wife Nancy of Williamstown, and his daughter, Helen Bower and her husband Roger of Chester Heights, PA. He is also survived by one sister, Marie Pelky and her husband Frank of Bethlehem, PA; nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at St. Anthony's Church in Port Norris. There will be a viewing on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad Street, Millville. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Millville. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Forrest J. Kohlbrenner, Sr. may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com

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Forrest J. Kohlbrenner Sr.

December 25, 1921 - December 23, 2015