Michael Edward Kohler

Michael Edward Kohler, Ph.D. Michael Edward Kohler, age 57, passed away on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 with his wife and family by his side. Michael was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 8, 1959. He is survived by his wife Connie Peterson Kohler, step-son Albert Steed, grandson Logan Steed and father Milton Edward Kohler III. He is also survived by his brothers, Milton Anthony IV, Jeffrey Joseph; brother-in-laws, Larry Peterson, Ronald Peterson, Thomas Bulifant; sisters, Karen Ann, Kathleen Ann; sister-in-laws, Linda Bulifant, Joyce Peterson, Diane Winchell, Ruby Mojica; nephews, Jeffrey Edward, Milton Edward V, Ryan Joseph, Thomas Peterson, Steven Peterson, Sean Winchell, Wendall Hobbs; nieces, Megan Bulifant and Michelle Winchell. We know Michael is with his mother, Teresa Grace Kohler and mother-in-law Patty Ackerman Peterson in the comfort and peace of the Lord. We hope everyone will select one or more of Michael's unique and wonderful traits to integrate into their everyday lives as a living Kohler legacy salute to Michael's unique personality and values. Michael's drive and passion was expressed in his early school years with his musical training. He played drums in the band from middle school through high school. He moved on to play the Timpani in the Fort Lauderdale Symphony and achieved a Bachelors degree in music. Michael went back to college and obtained a Doctorate in Engineering. He was one of the co-founders of Digital Comm Link, a communications organization based in Davie, Florida. His company specializes in the transmission of voice, video and data over a variety of transport mediums. As Vice President of Engineering, Michael dedicated the final twenty-one years of his professional career to building DCL. He was instrumental in the design and creation of a number of initiatives throughout his tenure with DCL. His efforts were essential to the continued development and growth of the company. Michael was a brilliant and hard-working man, and his love of technology was apparent and unquestionable as the driving force behind DCL. Nothing meant more to Michael than the love of his life, Connie. On any given day he would credit Connie for his successes stating, "I could never have done this without the love and support of my wife." He would tell anyone willing to listen about his love and devotion for his wife. She was clearly his driving force. The birth of his grandson Logan and the bond they shared was beyond words. He treasured every moment he got to spend with him as his "silly Grampy." Visitation is being held Sunday, July 17 from 3-7 with prayer service at 3 pm at T.M. Ralph Funeral Home at 7001 N.W. 4th Street, Plantation, FL 33317. 954.587.6888. Mass will be held Monday, July 18 at 10 am at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church at 200 North University Drive, Plantation, FL 33324. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or VITAS Community Connection are encouraged. We kindly invite you to express your thoughts to the family at www.tmralph.com You will have the choice of privately forwarding messages to the family.