Obituary of Claude Eugene Kohn

Claude Eugene Kohn, age 67, of White Bear Lake, MN died unexpectedly in his home on November 14, 2022.

Claude was born March 3, 1955 in White Bear Lake, MN. His family moved to California in 1965. He returned to Minnesota as an adult, and lived with Ed and Eileen Kohn (his aunt and uncle) and their 3 children. Ed’s influence lead Claude to attend Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, and to become an electrician with the Local 110 IBEW. He retired in 2021. Claude loved cooking for family events, fishing, boating, making people laugh, art festivals, playing games, and giving a helping hand to others with projects.

Claude Kohn was preceded in death by parents, Eugene Kohn and Helen Fylling.

He is survived by spouse, DeeAnn Kohn; daughters, Tamara Shepard, Ellen (Ryan) Fielding, Natalie (Chris) Moore; granddaughters, Kaylynn and Kyra Shepard; siblings, Dave (Wendy) Kohn, Kathy (Al) Garcia, Chris (Loren) Bell, Mitch (Radna) Kohn, John (Mary) Kohn, Faith Comé; and many other extended family members and friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring of 2023; date to be determined based on Minnesota weather.

Please consider making a donation to your local food bank in Claude’s honor, as he loved to feed people.