James Karl Kohler (Jim) was born at Washington Memorial Hospital in Bartlesville, Oklahoma on January 18, 1946. He was the son of Karl and Kathryn Kohler. He passed away on April 3, 2022 in Tulsa , Oklahoma.

Jim attended Bartlesville Public Schools and graduated from College High School in 1964. He served in the Army Signal Corp and attained the rank of Sgt with his last duty station in Wurzburg, Germany. Following his discharge from the military he received a Bachelo'r's Degree in Business from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. His career was as a city carrier with the United States Postal Service. Many of his patrons became close friends. During a portion of his career at the Postal Service he taught driver education and new employee orientation. Jim retired from the Postal Service in 2015. Jim never really retired as he continued to work for a succession of employers, most recently Goodwill Industries of Tulsa.

On October 16, 1982, Jim married the love of his life, Merry McPherson. They were married for 39 years. With Merry, came Colleen, his beloved stepdaughter. Colleen preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife Merry, his sister Janey Hazleton and brother-in-law Vincent Hazleton, nephews Sam Hazleton, Dan Hazleton, and niece Elizabeth Monaghan and their families. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Jim's generosity extended beyond his life by his wish to donate his organs to those in need. In lieu of flowers, a donation made be made to Goodwill Industries of Tulsa. Please also consider giving the gift of life through organ donation as Jim has done.

Private Memorial Service will be held. Moore's Southlawn 918-663-2233