Hans Stanley Kohlenberger - FUHS 1946

Hans Stanley Kohlenberger

July 30, 1928 - July 21, 2019

Hans Stanley Kohlenberger went to be with the Lord Jesus on Sunday morning, July 21, 2019. He was a faithful man of God whose highly principled life exemplified his dedication to the Lord and his love for his family. Born in Fullerton on July 30, 1928, Stan, as many knew him, was the son of H. H. Kohlenberger and Louise Fair Craven. His civic-minded father was mayor of Fullerton from 1939 to 1944. His beloved mother died in a tragic accident in 1942.

Stan attended the University of California, Berkeley, where he earned his degree in architecture, subsequently working in San Francisco for the legendary firm of Wurster, Bernardi, and Emmons. William Wurster took a personal interest in Stan, training him on-the-job on the finer points of architecture. He also worked for DeMars and Reay, architects in Oakland after which he opened his own office in Oakland.

After eight years in the bay area, Stan moved his family back to southern California, making his home again in Fullerton. He worked for the architecture firm of William Blurock and Associates in Newport Beach before opening his own business in downtown Fullerton. His projects included the libraries at Orange Coast College and the City of Fullerton, churches, and home remodels for many clients. The Fullerton Main Library, built in 1973, was his proudest accomplishment. The powerful metalwork creation of artist Sergio O’Cadiz graced the entrance courtyard. With admiration, Stan’s brother, Chuck Kohlenberger, referred to him as “the consummate architect.”

Stan married his lifetime sweetheart, Irene Marie Alvarado, in 1952. When they met at Fullerton College, he was smitten. When Stan transferred to UC Berkeley, he hitchhiked to southern California to see Irene one weekend each month for at least a year until he bought a Ford Model A Coupe. When he finally proposed, he told her he loved her, but that he could go on without her if she turned him down. And with that, she said yes. They were married for nearly 67 years and have seven children, Angela, Matthew, Juliana, Clare, Teresa, Anthony, and Hans.

Stan’s interests were wide-ranging. He loved flying and earned his pilot’s license at the age of 62. He flew until he was in his eighties and frequented the Fullerton Airport hobnobbing with his many friends at the AFI Flight Training Center. He loved music, learning the trumpet in high school. During college, the band Stan played in opened for Nat King Cole who was performing in the bay area. In his later years, he joined the Fullerton Community Band, playing in many public concerts and acting as a strong advocate and promoter. He attended Bible Study Fellowship and held regular meetings of CBMC, the Christian Business Men’s Committee at his office in Fullerton. He supported California Right to Life, the Orange County Rescue Mission, the Union Rescue Mission, and Thru the Bible Radio Ministries.

Stan Kohlenberger is survived by his wife, Irene, his seven children, 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. His ashes will be scattered from a plane high above the Pacific Ocean near Huntington Beach after the Celebration of Life service at St. Juliana’s Church in Fullerton at 10:00 am on August 5, 2019. McAulay & Wallace Mortuary is handling the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to California Right to Life, Walnut Creek, CA.

SERVICES

Memorial Service

Monday, August 05, 2019 10:00 AM

St. Juliana Falconieri Church
1316 N Acacia Ave
Fullerton, CA 92831

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