Juneau, Alaska
Apr 25, 1937 – Feb 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of 87-year-old, Ernest Otto Kohlhase, Jr. on February 16th, 2025. He was born in Juneau, on April 25th, 1937. He led an outstanding life and was a well-respected fisherman, businessman, husband, father, grandfather and great...
Read MoreErnie was the best there is.....I tried to compete gillnetting in Taku when I was in my thirties and he was in his seventies and he didn't even break sweat - I had to sleep for a week to catch up. Iam still learning the Taku after forty years and just beginning to understand what was second nature to him. No body could match the Kohlhase Joe Gil F/V Stormy
joe gil
September 29, 2025
I am forever grateful to have met you Ernie and your amazing wife Sylvia; thank you to you both and your family. I am doing my best in caring for one of those houses you helped your father build and I am so glad you like what I have done. The community of Juneau misses you, my condolences to the family.
Rhonda Mann
September 28, 2025 | Friend
My condolences to Sylvia and family at this difficult time.
Cathleen anderson
September 27, 2025 | Family
A lion of the commercial fishing industry. Ernie broke the mold. What a fine man and a great guy.
Bruce Weyhrauch
September 24, 2025
