Donald “Sonny” Lester Kohn died on Saturday, June 18, 2017, at Traditions in Preston, where he was a resident the over the last five years. He was born on September 25, 1934. He married Thelma Thorgleson on October 5, 1963. Thelma passed away on May 11, 2012.
Sonny served in the Army from August of 1959 to August 1963. Following his time in the Army, he farmed for a while near Spring Valley and then was employed by the City of Preston from 1988 to 2001.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma and his sister, Verlen. He is survived in death by his sister, Marlys Burton; many nieces and nephews, and many great- and great-great-nieces and nephews that were very special to Sonny. A special thank you to Ryan, whose friendship, generosity, and caring spirit with Sonny was invaluable.
A memorial service was held at Traditions of Preston and burial was conducted at Lanesboro Cemetery on June 20, 2017.