Obituary of Richard Edward Kohs

Richard Edward Kohs, 79, of Duluth, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 27 surrounded by his family. Richard was a life-long Duluth resident. He was a Central High School graduate and a graduate of the US Army Signal School in Fort Gordon, Georgia. Richard served with the US Army and was stationed in Kumchon, Korea. Richard's civilian career included working as a dispatcher with Mobile Oil, Texaco Oil and Coca Cola Distributing. Most notably, Richard will be remembered for his love of golf. He often would remark that everything important in life he learned from working as a caddie as a young man. Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Signe; former wife Darlene; and son Richard Steven. He is survived by his two daughters, Therese (Scott) Gilbertson of Shoreview and Deborah Kohs of Duluth; grandsons Jacob and Caleb; sisters Joanne (LeRoy) Chiovitte of Hermantown; Lorraine Lindberg of Coon Rapids; Eleanor Strong of Federal Way, Washington and several nieces and nephews. A special thank you to Dr. Mikhail Perlov, Dr. Nils Arvold and Dr. Joseph Howard and the staff at The St. Luke's Regional Cancer Center who compassionately cared for Richard. A private memorial service is planned. Arrangements by the Cremation Society of Minnesota. Memorials preferred to the Richard Kohs Memorial fund at the Enger Park Golf Course.