In the 1900 census, David and his family were living in Loudon Township, Carroll County, Ohio. He was listed as David H. Colar age 32 born August 1866 in Ohio, his wife Alberta V. age 32 born June 1867 in Ohio, their children listed were; Hattie B. age 10 born October 1889, Florence L. age 8 born April 1892, Norah M. age 6 born November 1893, John W. age 4 born June 1895, Homer H. age 3 born April 1897 and Conlee I. age 1 born January 1899, all born in Ohio. The census stated they were married for 12 years and had 6 children, and all 6 were still living at that time.
His obituary in the Carroll Chronicle, Carrollton, Ohio, Friday, November 7, 1930.
David H. Kohler, son of Jacob and Sarah Kohler died of paralysis at his home at Kilgore Friday morning, October 31, 1930. He was born on August 5, 1866. He was united in marriage to Bertha Hosterman on December 25, 1887, to which union were born 10 children.
Surviving to mourn the loss of their loved one, are the widow, Mrs. Bertha Kohler, of Kilgore, four daughters; Mrs. Edward McAfee of Jewett, Mrs. Mack Andrews of Harlem Springs, Mrs. Vern Choler of Pontiac, Michigan and Mrs. William Albaugh, Jr. of Kilgore, four sons, Wilbert Kohler of Canton, Homer, Orton and Donald and one brother, George Kohler of Kilgore. Also 17 grandchildren. Two daughters, Hattie and Leah, and one brother, Albert, preceded him in death.
In his youth, Mr. Kohler, was united with the Lutheran Church of Kilgore. Services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Earle Stainbrooke, on November 2 at 1 p.m.
Family Members
Parents
Jacob Colar
1829–1904
Sarah Shawver Colar
1839–1900
Spouse
Albertha V. Hosterman Kohler
1867–1936 (m. 1887)
Siblings
George Benton Kohler
1870–1942
Albert R. Kohler
1875–1921
Children
Hattie Belle Kohler McAfee
1889–1914
Florence Eldora Kohler McAfee
1892–1987
Nina May Kohler Andrews
1893–1964
John Wilbert Kohler
1895–1936
Homer Herman Kohler
1897–1983
Conalee Ione Kholer Choler
1899–1950
Cleda Amanda Kohler Albaugh
1900–1973
Leah Orlou Kohler
1902–1915
Orton James Kohler
1904–1960
Donald David Kohler
1906–1988