Leo "Lee" Kohorst
1988 - 2010
Leo "Lee" Kohorst
1988 - 2010
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BORN
1988
DIED
2010
Leo Kohorst Obituary
Relatives and friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Thursday and from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Friday morning in the St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Farming. Arrangements were entrusted with the Wenner Funeral Home, Richmond.
Leo was born to Daniel and Barbara (Stang) Kohorst. He was a student at the University of Minnesota for Electrical Engineering with emphasis on Renewable Energy. Leo had a passion for music and was a talented singer/song writer/ instrumentalist. He brought joy to many people through his music. He was a member of St. Catherine's Parish, Catholic Aid Association, and at the U of M he was involved in Innovative Engineers. His dream in life was to help promote sustainable communities in developing countries. Leo also enjoyed spending time with his family, snowmobiling, vacationing, fishing, camping, the outdoors, and foreign travel to Israel, Japan, and Jordan.
Survivors include his parents, Dan and Barb; siblings, Jamey and Sara (Deringer) Kohorst, Katherine Kohorst and Jason Draper, Todd and Valerie (Berquam) Kohorst, Kimberly Kohorst; grandparents, Manny and Alma Stang, Cecelia Kohorst; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Leo Kohorst.
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Gerard & Margaret Korte
October 28, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Angela Smith
October 25, 2010
Dear Barb, Dan, and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless You, Angela Smith
Jane Engel
October 24, 2010
Todd and family,
All of St. Micheal's School was devastated when we heard the news. Our hearts are breaking for you. God bless you and keep you during this difficult time.
Jay Dold
October 24, 2010
Dan, Barb and Family,
We were devastated to hear the news about Lee this week and saddened that we were not able to join with you to celebrate his life on Friday. These are the times when the distance between our families feels even greater.
While Lee was in the 'younger cousin' set for me, he and I had spoken about music as he was coming of age and I could tell he had a gift for performing and writing. I was honored that he would choose to include me in this important part of his life. You should be very proud of all he was able to accomplish in his time with us.
Know that you are in our thoughts and that although he will be missed, Lee will always remembered for the wonderful things he has done and the amazing person he was.
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Owen Underhill
October 23, 2010
Dear Dan, Barbara, and family,
Our family (Wanda, Alynne, Adrian, Sophia and myself) is devastated and shocked by the news of Lee's death. We send you our prayers and support. Kat and Jason have become members of our extended family in Vancouver, and we have been privileged to get to know your family including Lee on your visits here. Please pass on our sympathies to the members of your family.
Georgia Muelken
October 23, 2010
Mr.Korhorst and your family,
You have our deepest sympathy and love.
Jerry & Char Bischof
October 23, 2010
Dear family of Lee, We offer you our deepest sympathy at the loss of Lee. We will keep you in our thoughts & prayers. Jerry & Char Bischof, Valley Dairy Supply
Dave & Jill Jenner
October 22, 2010
Dear Dan, Barb, Kimberly, and all, You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Lee. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. You're such a wonderful family and we pray that your faith will see you though this very difficult time. We wish we were closer to be with you now. God Bless All Of You. David and Jill Jenner
Ashley B
October 22, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family.
Karen F
October 22, 2010
Prayers and heartfelt sympathy to a beautiful family in the tragic loss of such an amazing son, Lee. We all grieve with you and will send prayers to heaven always for your family to live through this tragedy and immense loss. All our love is sent to you forever.
Nancy & Gene Kalthoff
October 22, 2010
You have our deepest sympathy in this horrible tragedy. May he rest in peace.
Kevin Kohorst
October 22, 2010
May the Lord console you in your grief, even as he rewards Lee for his faithfulness on earth. May you find solace in the support of friends & family until the grief passes, and only fond memories remain.
Adam
October 22, 2010
Prayers and thoughts are being sent your way during this difficult time. Rest in Peace Lee.
Janet E.
October 21, 2010
May God bless each and every one of Lee's family members and friends. The Kohorst family in now in my circle of prayers. I do not know this family, so I am sending my guardian angel to hold and protect each one of you.
Jane Mayers
October 21, 2010
Dear Dan, Barb & family,
You have my deepest sympathy. I am thinking of you, and sending love and heartfelt prayers. I will always remember your talented, youngest son in my heart.
Tessa Goihl
October 21, 2010
To the Kohorst family:
I am sorry to hear about Lee, he sounds like he was a really great guy. I am young just like he was (24) and I have three children and i couldn't imagine loosing a child.
I am sure you don't know me but I know of your family. My parents are Ron and Alice Doll. My mom is Lois's sister. I also work at St.Micheals nursing home in Sauk Centre and we work with you guys through Kozy Cab.
Once again I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, know that god is with you at this time.
Dawn Marie, Jeremy, Montana & Aubree ScepaniakMcDonagh
October 21, 2010
May God bless you all during this very tragic and difficult time. Many prayers and hugs are being sent your way. Always remember, memories are the legacy of love!
Cheryl Willenbring
October 21, 2010
Dan, Barb and the rest of the Kohorst family.....Even though I didn't know Lee very well I have known your family for most of my life and know that Lee was an amazing young man, and made a lasting impression on so many people! I pray that you use God's love and strength to help you through this tough time, and remember the great memories that Lee helped you make!
John Sanny
October 21, 2010
Leo was in my current PE 1038 Beginning Tennis class at the U of M. With his Beatles t-shirt on, he would always be on time at 8AM to hear me lecture, then go out and try to do what I instructed. He was always polite, tried hard. This morning I finally told his classmates about our loss, and they are grieving as a class. He will be missed. In the short time I knew Lee, I could tell he was a fine person, and well-raised. My grief is yours, Inst John Sanny - U of Minnesota
Tracy Lieser Sanford
October 21, 2010
So, so sorry to hear of your loss. I did not know him but nonetheless he was a relative of mine and no one deserves to leave this earth that way.
My heart aches for your family. God be with you.
October 21, 2010
This is U of M Instructor John Sanny who teaches the PE 1038 Beginning Tennis course that Leo was currently taking. Leo was on time for class every Tuesday and Thursday at 8AM. He always wore his Beatles t-shirt and I commented on it often. Leo was kind, and listened well, and we all enjoyed his presence in class. I told his classmates today about our loss, and they are all grieving. He was fun to have around. I share your sadness today, and I am grateful that I knew him for a few short months twice a week. Thankyou for a great job in raising him. Sincerely, John Sanny
October 21, 2010
No one on earth deserves such pain and heartbreak - but that sentiment is a hundredfold when I think of Barb and Dan and thier kids. You are a shining example the goodness and kindness found in God's love. May you feel His embrace in the days ahead - and know that we are thinking of you and sending our love.
Lori and Jamie Hiemer
October 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this hard time. May God give you peace of mind that Lee is in good hands. Randy, Lanette, Gina Spanier
Tanya
October 21, 2010
I am sorry for your loss of such a wonderful and caring person! I didn't know Lee well, but I know that he was always a happy and kind person. He and your family do not deserve what has happened. God must have needed him. I am praying for your family and thinking of you always. His soul will live on. God bless!
October 21, 2010
Dan, Barb and family
My heart aches for you. May God's love
surround you and give you peace.
Sue Mehr Ebnet
Haley Power
October 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with Leo's family in this time of sadness, know you are so loved and so thought of in this time of tragedy. I pray that you can find comfort in God's word in this time. I did not know Leo he must have been such a wonderful person in this world but the heavens have gained such an amazing angel! Find comfort that we will see him again in eternity! I know some of the Kohorst and some of the Stangs and just felt compelled to write.
Collin, Haley, and Ian Power
Jennifer
October 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are will the Kohorst family! We lost an amazing Man and God recieved another Angel! Lee will be missed by all who knew him. May God grant you eternal rest.
Matt and Kelly Peterson and Family
October 21, 2010
Dan, Barb, Jamie, Katie, Todd, and Kim, My heart has not stopped aching for your family since I heard of your loss. We have been lifting you up in prayer and pray that you can feel God's love and presence. May you feel His warm embrace.
October 21, 2010
Todd and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe, Kim, Chelsea, Lauren and Jack Benedict (Saint Michael's School family)
Nancy
October 21, 2010
I'm so sorry for you loss. I don't know you but my prayers are with all of you. As others have said keep his memory alive by talking about all of the good times and even the bad, you will laugh and cry but his memory will live on through all of you. Find something that was his passion and carry on with it for Lee.
God Bless all of you and Lee.
Tim & Lynn Feldhege
October 21, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family through this difficult time. May you find peace inside yourselves when this is all over knowing that Leo is with our lord.
Karen Schlangen
October 20, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to the Kohorst and Stang families. This is such a great loss for everyone who knew him. Cherish all the memories.
October 20, 2010
It is hard to find the words to tell you how much I love and support you and your family. You are a shining example of God's love in this world. I'm so very sad and sorry for your loss. I cry as I type this note. I can only hope that God has a great purpose in His plan and that the world will have been made better because of Lee. May time grant peace and understanding. I love, admire, and respect your wonderful family.
Diane (Lieser)
October 20, 2010
Just wanted to let you know my thoughts and prayers are with you all, there are no words to lighten something like this, when someone goes too soon. Blessing to the whole family.
October 20, 2010
My heart goes out to you Barb, Dan and family. My prayers and thoughts go out to you as well.
Steve Guggenberger
Anita (Silvers) Loechler
October 20, 2010
Barb, Dan and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my prayers.
Aaron Goebel
October 20, 2010
I was very sorry and sad to hear about Lee. He was one of the nicest people with one of the biggest hearts. I was lucky to have known him and was able march the other tenor drum along side him for two summers. We had a lot of fun and created a lot of memories in marching band. I was two years older than lee, but he taught me so much about percussion and just about being a good person. My thoughts and prayers go out to lee's family. The world has truly lost a great person, but heaven has gained another angel. I am proud to have known Lee and will always be thinking of him. Lee will truly be missed.
Michelle Dellwo
October 20, 2010
Todd and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Sandy Haycraft
October 20, 2010
Todd,Valarie and Kohorst Family,
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your brother and your son.
Jan Keaveny
October 20, 2010
Dear Barb, The greater the love, the more difficult the loss. A parent loves like no other. Listen to every story you can about Lee. Soak them in. Treasure the memories. And hold fast to your Faith. (Heaven is gonna be so good!) I send my love and prayers.
October 20, 2010
Barb, Dan and Family. May God bless you.
Deb and Dave Linz
Keith Klassen
October 20, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Kohorst family and his friends throughout this difficult time. May God bless you.
Bill & Darla Deringer
October 20, 2010
To Barb, Dan, and Family,
Lee was such a bright and vibrant young man. He left a lasting positive impression on all that knew him. We will all miss him so.
There is no way that we can imagine the grief and pain you are feeling; and there are no words that can be shared to ease your burden. Trust your faith in God and strength of family to help carry you through this difficult time.
Debra (Guggenberger) Cota
October 20, 2010
Sending our condolences during these difficult times. Words cannot express the grief you must be feeling. Prayers and hugs are sent to your entire family. Use the strength of your family to get you through.
Tim and Lori Primus
October 20, 2010
So sorry to hear about this tragedy. Our prayers go out to your family. Although we didn't know Lee personally, we hope you find peace in all the kind things being shared about him. He truly seems like a remarkable young man with a big heart.
October 20, 2010
He sounds like he was an amazing spirit.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family as you attempt to move forward one breath at a time.
Love, Your Cousin
Dana (Guggenberger) Shaw
LeRoy, Marion, Mike and Mary Gondringer
October 20, 2010
Lee was an inspiration to our daughter through his High School involvement with Albany Winter Drumline. She went on to play the tenor drums due to his example, guidance and encouragement. His calm leadership will never be forgotten. Our prayers are with as you celebrate his life.
October 20, 2010
I don't know you, but I'm a mother, and my heart
just breaks over what happened to your precious son. May God comfort your family beyond the ways that
any person can.
Lyn Hedlund, Avon
Peg Hofer
October 20, 2010
Todd and family,
I am so saddened by death of your brother and son. The days ahead will be difficult for you. My hope for you is that you go toward a place of peace, relying on the support and love of family and friends. You are in my prayers,
Peg Hofer
Jeff Stang
October 20, 2010
I am very sorry for your unimaginable loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
October 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time. There are no words to describe the sense of loss and pain that you must be feeling; but please know that we are here. Please know that we will help in any way that is needed. Christine and Jeff Manthe and family
Adam D
October 20, 2010
Seems so recent that my brothers and I were playing Softball on Saturday mornings in Farming with Lee. When we were young those Saturdays were some of the most fun we had! It was a pleasure to have met and known Lee and I will always remember those days.
Jill Foster
October 20, 2010
I knew Lee through his good friend Blake. I consider myself lucky to have known this bright young man with such a kind heart and warm smile. He will be missed by all of us at the Kavanagh Campout. Blessings & Peace to his family and friends during this very difficult time.
October 20, 2010
God be with the Kohorst family at this difficult time. Lee was a wonderful young man and he will be missed.
- Gene, Pam, Chelsea and Lindsay Spanier
Sara & George Bauer
October 20, 2010
Lee will be missed deeply by his family and friends. May the love of those around you help you through the hard times ahead.
October 20, 2010
Lee holds a lot of fond memories with MANY Albany alumni. He was an outstanding student and an amazing guy. My thoughts and prayers are with the Kohorst family and his friends throughout this difficult time.
October 20, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this tragic time. There are no words for the time of pain your family must be feeling. The Schleicher Family
Russ & Sandy Butala
October 20, 2010
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Sandi (Adams) Maselter
October 20, 2010
I was so sorry to hear about Lee. You have my deepest sympathy.
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