Oct 09, 2023

Wesley Dean Kohl Jr. (1969-2023)

Posted Oct 09, 2023 4:00 PM
Wes Kohl Jr.
Wes Kohl Jr.

Wesley Dean Kohl, Jr., 53 of North Platte, Nebraska passed away October 5, 2023 at his home in North Platte surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born October 13, 1969, to Wesley Kohl Sr., and Lillian Herbst, in Bowling Green, Ohio.

Wes grew up in North Platte.  He moved to California where he married Frankie and worked for Simon Trucking.  Then he moved back to North Platte where he worked for Bridge Street Auto as manager.  Wes enjoyed his job there.  In 2005 Wes was united in marriage to the love of his life Mary Guerra.  He loved and lived for her.  Wes loved watching football, fishing and playing pool. He was a member of the Eagles Club.  Family time on Sundays was always a special time.  He loved his wife, children and grandchildren.  Spending time with them was what he loved to do.

Wes is survived by his wife, Mary, North Platte; mother, Lillian Kohl, North Platte; children, Sam, Wes (Natalie) Kohl, III, Heather (Ryan), Alyssa (John), Angel (Daniel), Ashtyn (Carlos); grandchildren, Annalisia, Travis, Leah, Myah, Kristina, Tre, Dallas, Emily, Xavier, Isabella, Haylee, Andre, Isaiah; siblings, Brad, Fred (Chris), Shawn; along with many other family members and friends.  

He was preceded in death by his father, Wes Kohl, sister, Melissa, mother-in-law Esther Guerra; brother-in-law, Michael Guerra; nephews, Tyrell James Kohl, John Dillon; and many other loved ones.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 13, 2023 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Lee officiating.  Burial will follow at Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens, North Platte.  Visitation will be held from noon – 7:00, Thursday, October 12 with family receiving friends and family from 5-7 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who is in charge of assisting the family,