Evelyn Kahler Obituary

I wanted to extend my condolences to Evelyn's loved ones and fellow friends in the passing of a truly exceptional individual. She was one of the most devoted and hardest workers for the Plant Science Department that I have had to pleasure to have known. Her tireless efforts were done during the early years when I was new to SDSU almost 30 years ago. She was always striving to do things at the very highest level and her work was

I wanted to extend my condolences to Evelyn's loved ones and fellow friends in the passing of a truly exceptional individual. She was one of the most devoted and hardest workers for the Plant Science Department that I have had to pleasure to have known. Her tireless efforts were done during the early years when I was new to SDSU almost 30 years ago. She was always striving to do things at the very highest level and her work was done with a great deal of pride and resulted in an amazing level of success. I will always remember Evelyn's intense love for her family and she always shared her praise for all her family members accomplishments freely with me and others. Her many stores about her family were always reflective of someone with a great amount of love and respect for especially Harold and her children; however, she was also kind and caring to everyone else. We all will miss this wonderful lady.

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Evelyn. I got to know many of you while living in Brookings, and you are a very special family. I worked with Evelyn for several years at SDSU. She was a hardworking, dedicated, and wonderful woman. I was also blessed to know her as a friend. She was affectionately referred to as "Mom" by many on our crew, and she diligently made sure things were done right under her watch. She

I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Evelyn. I got to know many of you while living in Brookings, and you are a very special family. I worked with Evelyn for several years at SDSU. She was a hardworking, dedicated, and wonderful woman. I was also blessed to know her as a friend. She was affectionately referred to as "Mom" by many on our crew, and she diligently made sure things were done right under her watch. She was never afraid to work hard out in the field, and I remember her thorough dedication in caring for the grasshopper colonies. She trained many people from around the US on the intricacies of rearing several different grasshopper species. She was a valued member of our team, and a major contributor to the National Grasshopper Integrated Pest Management program. She rarely took vacation time, but I remember her having to scold someone who she left in charge of her "hoppers" that didn't quite do it correctly. They didn't make that mistake again. I am deeply saddened at her passing, and I'll be praying for God's comfort for all of you as you mourn the loss of this dear woman.

Mama Kahler was so good to me. She made me feel as if I were her own daughter. We worked together for a short time sorting bug traps and splitting sunflower stalks at SDSU. Always had great conversations. My condolences to the family, especially you Kathy. Much love to you all!

This lady was a good freind and like a mother to us will be miss until we meet again Prayers for the Family as u go thru these difficult times God Bless U All

I first met Evelyn in the spring of 1990 at the Plant Science building at SDSU. Evelyn was the "Grasshopper Lady". She fed and raised grasshoppers, trapped them, built the cages, and traveled all over the states to other universities to give speeches and lectures. Evelyn was proud of her grasshoppers and boy was her knowledge about them vast. She had to teach her new and younger bosses all about her grasshopper raising and breeding program. You see...... Evelyn had

I first met Evelyn in the spring of 1990 at the Plant Science building at SDSU. Evelyn was the "Grasshopper Lady". She fed and raised grasshoppers, trapped them, built the cages, and traveled all over the states to other universities to give speeches and lectures. Evelyn was proud of her grasshoppers and boy was her knowledge about them vast. She had to teach her new and younger bosses all about her grasshopper raising and breeding program. You see...... Evelyn had the touch, breeding grasshoppers in a cage is not as easy as you think. I remember one time Evelyn had to make sets of the five different stages, (called instars) of the grasshoppers in little bottles of formaldehyde so the field techs knew what to look for when scouting fields. I went to Evelyn's office to get my set and she informed me that she saved the best set for me. I jokingly asked her if she had named them too. She stared at me a moment and then she replied, "no Kim, they're only grasshoppers". I felt kinda sheepish and then she turned around with a grin on her face and a twinkle in her eye as she said, "except for big Pete there!" RIP Evelyn, I will miss you my friend!

Such a beautiful lady! So sorry to hear of her passing. Wish I could be there, but not possible. My condolences to her family. She will be greatly missed. Thinking of you all.

Sure going to miss this great lady! Deepest sympathy to all of you. Let your memories hold her near.

Donny and Kathy,
So sorry to hear of Evelyn's passing. She was such a joy to visit with! May the peace of the Lord comfort you at this time. Hugs to the both of you.