A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church in New Holland with Rev. Noah Kerstein officiating.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home.
Burial will be in the Richmond Grove Cemetery in rural New Holland.
Perry Cross Kohl was born on September 24, 1942, in Lincoln, the son of Hubert Lloyd and Eileen Cross Kohl. He was united in marriage to Emily H. Holzer on June 2, 1972. She survives.
Also surviving is one son: Eric J. (Danielle) Kohl, one daughter: Stacey (Kevin) Howard, four grandchildren: Christopher (Danielle) Howard, Courtney Howard, Annie Kohl and Willilam Kohl, seven great grandchildren, one brother: Barry Kohl and one sister: Sally (Ron) Correll. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter: Kayla Howard.
Perry graduated from the New Holland High School in 1960. He then attended the University of Illinois. He was employed as a Rural Postal Carrier for many years. He also farmed and raised livestock in Sheridan Township for many years. Perry also was a member and salesman for Farm Mutual Insurance Company for many years.
He was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Lincoln. He was a former member of the Logan County Mounted Patrol with the Logan County Sheriff’s office. Perry was a member of the New Holland Alumni Association and served as President in 1975. He was co-chair of the 1975 Centennial Celebration and a member of the committee for the Sesquicentennial in 2025.
Memorials may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church in New Holland.
Peasley Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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I am so sorry to hear of Perry’s passing.Emily give my condolences to the whole family.Perry was a good friend for along time.
Eric & Dani and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. We were never lucky enough to meet Perry but knowing he was Eric’s father meant he had to be a great man to have raised such a wonderful son. Treasure all the memories. You are in our thoughts and prayers.