Toivo Koehler

PEABODY – Mr. Toivo Koehler 84, of Brooksby Village, Peabody, formerly of Newburyport, beloved husband of Joyce Enderle, died unexpectedly October 13th, 2026 at Salem Hospital.

Born in Tallin, Estonia, he was the son of the late Alix and Lydia Koehler. He immigrated to the United States with his mother at the age of 9 and they settled in Rochester, New York. Toivo attended middle school and high school in the Rochester area and excelled in academics. He continued his education at Cornell University where he earned his bachelor’s degree and his master’s degree in engineering. A life long learner he also graduated from Northeastern University earning his MBA.

An Electrical Engineer by training and trade, at his heart was entrepreneurship. He founded Kolmar Technologies in 1990 and was still leading the firm at the time of his passing. Over the years they had locations in Conyers, Georgia and for over 25 years in Newburyport. His knowledge and production of infrared detectors and amplifiers was known worldwide and he was well respected in his field and it was truly his passion.

A long-time resident of Newburyport, Toivo and his wife moved to Brooksby Village 3 years ago. He often travelled to Germany to visit his father. He and his wife enjoyed travelling together and did so extensively, throughout Europe and China. He was an avid reader and he and his wife enjoyed many nights out visiting their favorite restaurants. He was a dog lover and was heart broken at the passing of their beloved beagle, Roxanne. Toivo and Joyce were the best of friends and a great team. They had a great life together. He will be missed by all.

Toivo is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Joyce Enderle of Peabody and several nieces and nephews.

ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral services are private. Assisting the family with the arrangements is O’Donnell Cremations – Funerals – Celebrations, 167 Maple St., (rte 62) DANVERS. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Way, Memphis, TN 38105. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com