HOLDEN- Drew Kohler, 24, of Holden passed away tragically on November 20th, 2022. Drew was born to Tracy and Tracy Kohler on January 24th, 1998 in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Drew was a 2016 graduate from Wachusett High School and shortly after enlisted in the Army National Guard with Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment. He received several awards to include The Army Commendation Medal, The National Defense Service Medal, The Army Service Ribbon and two Massachusetts Emergency Service Ribbons. He was a Member of the Massachusetts Army National Guard Honor Guard and was Activated for Massachusetts Active Duty – Vigilant Peace in 2020. In addition to the military, Drew was employed with Pagliazzo Construction in Hudson, MA.
Drew was a true patriot and incredibly knowledgeable when it came to politics. He loved fishing where he spent much time on the boat with his dad and grandfather. He loved to hunt and could often be found at the gun range with his friends at the Nimrod Sportsman’s Club in Princeton. In 2019, he was fortunate enough to travel to Normandy with his grandfather where beautiful memories were made. Drew was looking forward to starting his new life in Alaska where he was planning to move later next month with his “person” and love of his life, Sean Watters.
Drew is survived by his loving husband, Sean Watters; his mother and father, Tracy and Tracy Kohler; his sister, Eve Kohler; his half-sister, Erin Spiva; his grandparents, Paul and Pamela Ellingwood; his aunt and uncle, Shannon and John Cincotta; cousins, Chloe, Mia, Liam; and his beloved dog, Gigi.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 pm -4:00 pm on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Nimrod League of Holden Inc., 168 Coal Kiln Rd, Princeton, MA 01541. Military Honors will take place at 1:00pm, and we welcome all that loved Drew to attend. In honor of Drew, we please ask that you wear your best flannel, and we would love you to bring your stories that you may have of Drew.
In lieu of flowers, we please ask that donations be made to the Nimrod League of Holden, “In Remembrance of Drew Kohler” where funds will be used to sponsor a child to attend the Summer Conservation Camp – an opportunity that Drew was fortunate to attend in years past. Checks can be mailed to Nimrod League of Holden, PO Box 254, Holden, MA 01520.
Express condolences at MilesFuneralHome.com