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Krohn
April 23, 1922-
May 2, 2014
Columbus, GA- George A. Krohn, 92, of Columbus, GA, died Friday, May 2, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital.
Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at Temple Israel, 1617 Wildwood Avenue, Columbus, GA, 31906. Rabbi Beth Schwartz will be officiating. Interment will follow in Riverdale cemetery.
Mr. Krohn was born April 23, 1922 in Lorain, OH son of the late Isidore and Hannah Klein Krohn. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a World War II veteran.
Mr. Krohn was the owner of Lee Drug Stores. He was a member of the Downtown Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow. Mr. Krohn was also a member of Temple Israel. He found a love for baseball as a young man while his father owned a local baseball team in Ohio. Mr. Krohn also loved to play Bridge and spend time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Krohn was preceded in death by his wife Ann Krohn and four brothers.
Survivors include his wife of 5 years, Fern Cohn Krohn of Columbus, GA; four children, Joyce Krohn of Sitka, AK, Peggy Wilkoff of Charlotte, NC, Wendy Kronick of Los Angeles, CA, and Herb Krohn of Seattle, WA; two step children, Pam Cohn Leon and Donna Cohn Brandt; three grandchildren, Jennifer, Cara, and Max; three great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations are made to Temple Israel in memory of Mr. Krohn, PO Box 5086, Columbus, GA, 31906-5086.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Krohn
Wendy Kronick
November 7, 2017
It warms my heart to read so many loving accounts of my father. He was truly a kind, loving man. Just being in his presence was soothing. Thank you all for your lovely memories. Dads memory truly is a blessing
Stan Malkemus
July 12, 2014
I worked for Mr. Krohn after he had established PAGE DRUG and he was always a kind and generous employer to me.
Stan Malkemus (Pharmacist)
Lorraine Swindall. McKinnon
May 10, 2014
My mother , Shirley Swindall , worked for George n Ann Krohn at Page Drug Store. As I young girl I grew up knowing Mr. Krohn , he was always compassionate and understanding ! A true pleasure knowing him !!
Bill Morris
May 8, 2014
George was one of my first employers and certainly the most influential to me as a young pharmacist and store manager at Lee Drugs. In the 1960's, he was a visionary as far as locally-owned chain drugstores were concerned and the only pharmacist in Columbus, GA who was ever successful in this endeavor. More importantly, he was a friend. I will miss him...
Nan Rulon Doucet
May 8, 2014
Dear Wendy, I remember your Dad asking you about your college choices one day in his office. I thought how wonderful to have a Dad that was willing to discuss things with you. Some events just stick in your mind. God bless you and your family.
Ott and Lucile Price
May 7, 2014
I have so many memories of working with George at Lee Drugs. I was blessed to know him. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Wilma Webb
May 7, 2014
So many lovely memories of working with Mr. George at Lee Drugs. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
May 7, 2014
FERN AND FAMILY
YOU WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE GREAT MEMORIES OF YOUR LIFE WITH GEORGE.
BONNIE AND ALLEN WOODALL
Melissa Austin
May 6, 2014
May the memory of George always burn brightly in the thoughts of his friends and family.
Melissa Austin
May 6, 2014
Fern,
I never had the pleasure of meeting George; and,was looking forward to it at some point during the course of our relationship. However, just by the tone in your voice while you talked to him over the phone, I could tell that yours was a very loving, nurturing partnership. Even when you sounded a little exasperated about something, as we wives get sometimes, I could readily tell that there was more love than exasperation in your companionship (it was in your voice) and love for one another. I know that you only had a short time together as was the case with me and my husband; but, I have learned, as I am sure you know, that with love, it's not the quantity of days that count so much as it is the quality of those days; and, I am sure that in your time alone, you will look back and remember the quantity of those "quality" days spent together for always. Those of us who have been married know that each partner in the marriage brings something of themselves to the union. Sometimes these are little quirks that can be annoying at the time; but, over time, will be remembered fondly and with love because they will be a precious memory of the whole person that we mourn today; and, instead of annoying quirks, they will now be remembered fondly as part of the traits that contributed to the totality of all that was our beloved partner.
Please know that all though I cannot be with you during this dad occaision, because my grief is still too new and I would be emotionally overcome, that my thoughts are with you at this time; and, I pray that you will be comforted. If you need anything even if just to talk to someone who, alone as I am, has time to listen.
Jeanette Griffin
May 6, 2014
Mr. Krohn was such a wonderful man, boss and friend! Even after Page Drugs was bought, I remained in touch with George and Ann Krohn for a while until I moved out of the state. I always thought very highly of him. I will truly miss him.
My prayers and condolences to the family. Forever humbled by this caring and giving man, Jeanette Griffin.
Herb Guyer-Sharfenaker USMC
May 6, 2014
God Bledd/RIP,to ALL who served in WWII. The USA would NOT be as it is today.Thank YOU for your service,George.And....Semper Fi
Neva Mobley
May 6, 2014
Fern, I thought of you in my classes at Columbus Tech and how much joy expressed. Prayerfully, fond memories of your husband remove sadness and pain. God bless the entire family.
Jed Harris
May 6, 2014
Condolences to the family of George Krohn of Columbus. George lived a long and full life.
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