Jerry J. Kohn, age 71, passed away on Saturday, October 20, 2018. He was born on June 5, 1947 to the late David and Ruth (Ehlinger) Kohn. Jerry attended Gillett High School and Milwaukee Area Technical College. Following college, he was a tool and die journeyman for 43 years at Ariens Company in Brillion. On August 11, 1984, Jerry married Mary Gossen in De Pere, WI and together they had two children. Some of his hobbies included hunting, fishing, and spending time at the cottage on Shay Lake.
Jerry will be greatly missed by his wife, Mary; children: Nicole Kohn and Jesse (Dan-a) Kohn; siblings: Dean Kohn, Karen Spencer, and Diane Gardebrecht; mother-in-law, Carol Gossen; siblings-in-law: Linda (Ray) Liesener, John (Penny) Gossen, Ann Gossen, Orville (Maureen) Gossen; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in passing by his parents, grandparents, father-in-law, Orville Gossen, and sister-in-law, Jo Kohn.
Friends and family may call from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church, Wayside, 8378 County Rd W, Greenleaf, 54126. Visitation will continue on Friday, October 26, from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. officiated by Pastor Austen Welter. Online condolences may be expressed at www.nickelfh.com.
The family would like to give a special thank you to everyone at Unity Hospice and especially the Jack and Engrid Meng Residence for the compassion and care during Jerry's stay.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Jerry's name.