Kathleen E. "Kathey" (McDougall) Koller

Kathleen E. “Kathey” (McDougall) Koller, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, friend and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at the age of 73, at University Hospitals Ahuja Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 2, 1952, in Cleveland to the late Joseph and Mary (Fallon) McDougall, Kathey lived a life full of love, faith, and dedication.

A 1970 graduate of Berkshire High School, Kathey married the love of her life, Gary Koller, on October 2, 1971. She was a member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church, where she served as a Eucharistic Minister, taught Sunday school classes, and played piano in the Music Ministries until she was no longer able. She also volunteered delivering Meals on Wheels. Above all, she treasured time spent with her family, attending school events of her children and numerous nieces and nephews. Kathey’s professional career included dedicated service at Burton Lumber & Fuel, Hiscox Insurance Agency, and the Good News before her retirement.
 
She is lovingly remembered by her devoted husband, Gary; her children, Curtis (Christie Evans) Koller, and Karey (Cole) Kulch; her grandchildren, Seth (Jessica) Kulch and Jenna (Joseph Steffen) Kulch; her siblings, James (Robin) McDougall, Mary Therese (late Ray Miller), John (Janet) McDougall, Anne (Ken) Creagh, Ellen (Dean) McDougall-Peska, Nora McDougall, Lisa (Raymond Baddour MD) McDougall, Margaret McDougall-Bechter; and many beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
 
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High Street, Middlefield, Ohio and Thursday December 18, 2025 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM at St. Edward Catholic Church, 16150 Center St, Parkman, OH 44080, followed by Mass at 12:00 PM, with Father Jacob Bearer officiating. A luncheon will be served afterward in St. Edward’s hall.
 
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Kathey’s name may be made to StJude.org or ParkinsonHope.org.

The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, and care takers at UH Geauga & Ahuja.
 
Kathey’s warmth, faith, and devotion will remain forever in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

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