David G. Kochera

David G. Kochera, 89, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at his Ft. Mitchell, KY residence.  David was a U.S. Army Korean War veteran and was a member of Masonic lodge #896, in Louisville, KY.  During his life, David was a very active member of St. Stephen’s Church until its closing and worked over 50 years as an engineer for General Electric and Davko Sales and Service Inc.  He was preceded in death by his wife Jean Rice Kochera and sons James William Kochera and Thomas Porter Kochera.  He is survived by his children David Kochera and Koren Schrand (David), grandchildren: Jeremy Schrand (Angelina), Matthew Schrand (Lauren), Sean Schrand (Rachel), Angelique Kochera,  Seth Kochera (Laura), and Ivory Clearwater, and 5 great grandchildren.   He is also survived by his siblings Oly Kochera (Audrey), Lydia Richie, Mary Albright (Dick), and Joe Kochera (Pam).  A visitation will be held on Friday, June 16, 2017 from 5pm until 8pm at Linnemann Funeral Home, in Erlanger, KY.  The funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at 9am at Trinity Episcopal Church, in Covington, KY. Entombment will be at St. John Cemetery, in Ft. Mitchell, KY.  Memorial contributions can be sent to JDRF, 26 Broadway 14^th Floor, New York, NY 10004 or Hospice of the Bluegrass 7388 Turfway Rd. Suite 202, Florence, KY 41042.  Online condolences can be made at www.linnemannfuneralhomes.com