Lucille J. Kohler, 81, Loved Animals

She was born in Lorain and had been a resident of Elyria since 1980, moving from the Lorain and Sheffield Twp. areas.

Lucille worked as a secretary for the Bureau of Vocational and Rehabilitation Commission for 20 years, retiring in 1998. She also worked in the evenings at the Murray Ridge group home from 1978-1992.

She was a Cleveland Indians fan and loved animals. She enjoyed taking care of each of her dogs and taking them for drives. She also took care of the neighborhood cats. Lucille had a great sense of humor.

She is survived by her sister, Sr. Helen Kohler of Monroe, Michigan several nieces and nephews including her niece, Joan (Mike) Haag, whom she helped raise, of Ruckersville, Virginia; ; great niece and nephews, Christopher, Heather and Matthew; 4 great-great nephews; dear friend and neighbor, Ray Kelley.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Rose (nee Lambur) Kohler; sisters, Dorothy Fields and Beatrice Kohler; brothers, Arthur and Francis Kohler.

Friends may call Sunday from 2-4PM and on Monday from 9:30AM until the time of services at 10:30AM at the Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville. Rev. Donald Dunson Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church will officiate.

Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.

Memorials are suggested to the Friendship APL, 8303 Murray Ridge Rd., Elyria, OH 44035 or www.friendshipapl.org.