Thomas Stafford Cohoon

Thomas Stafford Cohoon, age 87, of St. Paul, Minnesota and Las Vegas, Nevada, passed away surrounded by loved ones on August 20, 2025. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Donald, Sr. and Catherine; brother, Donald, Jr.; sisters, Donna, Ginny and Pat. He is survived by his sisters, Mimi, Teresa and Toni; Sister-in-law, Bonnie; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Tom was a proud veteran of the US Army and graduate of St. Thomas Military Academy where he built many life-long friendships. He looked forward to Army and Academy reunions and gatherings allowing him to stay connected with friends over the years. When you met Tom, he knew you for life. He never forgot a name or face. He enjoyed telling stories of experiences had with friends over the years, from St. Thomas Military Academy, his time in the Army or shenanigans had in MN and Las Vegas with close friends. Tom was known for his witty sense of humor and the signature smirk on his face when bantering with you. Although Tom chose to not marry or have children of his own, he built a family from those people who were dear to him over the years.

Visitation will be at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, Minnesota 55016 on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 4pm – 7pm.

Burial with military honors will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery 7601 34th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55450 (Assembly Area 4) on Thursday, August 28, 2025, Gather at 10:30 am, Burial at 11:00 am. Maps will be available at Kok funeral home during the visitation.

In lieu of flowers, please instead go to Mancini’s Char House and enjoy a meal with those you love at Tom’s favorite spot. Other memorial preferences would be to: St. Thomas Academy or The Army Gift Program.