Gary Kahler

Gary Kahler, 44 year old resident of Little Falls, MN, died Thursday, June 14 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Paul, MN as the result of a brain aneurysm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 18 at 11:00 A.M. at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Little Falls, MN with Father Mark Innocenti officiating. Burial will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may gather form 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday at Emblom-Brenny Funeral Service in Little Falls MN and from 9:30 AM until the hour of service on Monday at the church. Parish Prayers will be said at 6:30 P.M. on Sunday evening at the funeral home. Gary Kahler was born June 6, 1968 in Edina, MN to Gary and Janet (Durand) Kahler. He grew up in Chaska, MN and graduated from Chaska High School in 1987. After graduation he attended Hennepin County Technical College and received a degree in Mechanical Drafting. He was united in marriage to Kay Meyer on October 24, 1998 at St. John's Catholic Church in Meire Grove, Minnesota. The couple made their home in Little Falls, MN, where they have raised their four children. Gary worked for Simplex-Grinnell Fire Protection in Waite Park, MN, where he was a sprinkler system designer. Gary enjoyed model trains, fire trucks, watching NASCAR races, outdoor activities, all types of skiing. Gary loved bringing people together especially family and friends. He was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kay Kahler of Little Falls, MN; children, Scott Kahler, Allyson Kahler, Sarah Kahler and Anna Kahler all at home in Little Falls, MN; brother, Todd Kahler of Coates, MN; grandmother, Agnes Kahler of Lakeville, MN; mother, Janet (Dwight) Schultz of Carver, MN; father, Gary Kahler, Sr. of New Prague, MN; step-brother, Paul Schultz of Carver, M; step-sister, Patty Brumm of Cologne, MN; mother and father-in-law, Aloys "Red" and Arlene Meyer of Melrose, MN and a large extended family. He was preceded in death by his brother, Scott Kahler; uncle, Buddy Durand; maternal grandparents, Willard and Louise Durand; paternal grandfather, Morris Kahler. Memorials preferred to the children of Gary Kahler. Memorials may be given at any Wells Fargo Bank location.