Robert Kohn

Obituary

Robert Kohn was born on August 27, 1946, in Willmar, Minnesota. He was the son of Donald and Lorna (Thiem) Kohn. Robert was baptized as an infant in Willmar. His family moved to Hutchinson in 1957. He was confirmed in his faith as a youth at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He received his education in Hutchinson and was a graduate with the Hutchinson High School class of 1964.

Robert entered active military service in the U.S. Navy on November 5, 1965, at Hutchinson, Minnesota and served his country during Vietnam. He was Honorably Discharged on September 8, 1969, at Treasure Island in San Francisco, California, and achieved the rank of E-4.

On August 28, 1971, Robert Kohn was united in marriage to Susan Fried at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Gaylord, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with three children, Kimberly, Patrick, and JoLynn. Robert and Susan resided in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 50 years of marriage.

Robert was employed as a mechanic at 3M for 35 years in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He retired in 2005.

Robert enjoyed fishing, camping, taking scenic drives, playing board games and cards, and driving his golf cart around. He especially loved attending his grandchildren’s sporting events…even dance. He was an avid Hutch Tiger football fan missing only 1 game in 25 years, unfortunately due to his health, his attendance slowed down the last few years. Robert treasured any time he spent with his family, grandchildren, and friends.

Since 2005, Robert struggled with kidney disease and diabetes. Robert became ill this October and was hospitalized. Later he was diagnosed with pneumonia and he passed away on January 18, 2022, at North Memorial Hospital in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, at the age of 75 years from complications of pneumonia.

Blessed be his memory.

Robert Kohn is survived by his:
Wife, Susan Kohn of Hutchinson, MN;
Children, Kimberly Hutton and her husband, Christopher of Hutchinson, MN;
Patrick Kohn and his wife, Stacey of Hutchinson, MN;
and JoLynn Kosek and her husband, Joshua of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren, Colden Hutton, Carson Hutton, Grant Kosek, and Gracyn Kosek;
Many other relatives and friends.

Robert is preceded in death by his Parents, Donald and Lorna Kohn; Brother, Jeffery Kohn; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Anton and Kroneka Fried.