"I was saddened to hear of Tom?s passing from the Winona Post. I now live in Holiday, Florida and was a high school friend of Tom?s and the family. Tom and I went to dances, boating, and watched tv with his brothers at the family house on 5th street in Winona. I also remember Tom?s nice smile and his positive personality. The video of Tom?s life was also enjoyable to watch. I? m happy to say I shared part of Tom?s life. Richard Bell WHS class of 65"
In loving memory of
Thomas Kohner
October 20, 1947 - November 24, 2020
Thomas A. Kohner, 73 of Fountain City, WI died suddenly Tuesday evening, November 24 2020 at Winona Health due to heart failure.
Tom was born October 20, 1947 to Alvin and Helen (Motske) Kohner. He graduated from Cotter High School, Winona Technical College and Missouri Auction School.
On June 10, 1972 he married Barbara Glotz at St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral in La Crosse, WI.
Tom and his brother Jon conducted thousands of auctions in the Winona, MN and Fountain City, Wi area. He was so proud of their many outstanding auctions and his contribution to the auction profession. Tom was also a Real Estate Broker and Appraiser in Western Wisconsin before retiring. Tom was an avid MN Twins fan, a backyard bird enthusiast and loved to play Texas Hold'em.
He is survived by his wife, Barb; three sons, Casey (Heather), Matthew and his daughter, Miriam, and Peter (Katie Weinmann); three brothers, Greg, Jon (Kara) and Jay (Emilie Falc); sister-in-law, Diane Kohner; brother-in-law, Dennis Olson; and nieces and nephews, Jeff, Kristi, Aaron, A.J., Ethan and Julian.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Gary and sister, Susan Miller.
Private family services will be held at this time with burial at Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery. A public celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Cards may be mailed to: Hoff Celebration of Life Center, c/o Tom Kohner family, 3480 Service Drive, Goodview, MN 55987. Please visit www.hofffuneral.com to leave a tribute to Tom, sign his online guestbook and view his video tribute when it becomes available.
Tributes
"Many memories, Tom always had a smile and a hug for a little cousin Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family"
"I have known Tom Kohner most of my life and have participated in his auctions and have purchased real estate through him. Our family has always found Tom to be kind, patient, fair, and professional. I went to Cotter with his brother Gary and even attended his father\'s auctions. Tom was among the best of us, and I will miss his gentle and kind - honest spirit. Don Doerr Sr."
"We had fun times growing up cousin Tom! I drove home from LaCrosse on the WI side today and thought of you when I drove through Bluff Siding, not knowing that you passed. Gone another card playing Kohner . Our condolences Barb and family. Julie and Marty Malin"
"First met Tom years ago at an auction .We had many conversations through the years and became good friends .Susanne and I were trying to sell our house in FC for 6 months with no success .Tom found a buyer in 1 day .Our condolences to all his family .He will be greatly missed. "
"Jon, sorry to here about your brothers passing. Please except my sincere condolences. A friend from long ago, Rick Czeczok"
"So very sorry to hear about Tom, Tom always had a smile on his face! We used to see him alot at Jon & Kara\'s house.Over the years Tom & Jon were quite a team! I know Mark loved the auctions & misses them. Barb, Our thoughts & Prayers are with you & your family. Jon & Kara , Thoughts & Prayers to You! Prayers .to the entire Kohner Family"
"So sorry to hear of this. Our hearts and prayers go out to Barb and my Cousins. I also will miss his infectious, one of a kind smile. He always treated me like his own when I was a kid and I was blessed to have been able to call him my Uncle Tom. May the Lord hold him close, until we all meet again... All our Love"
"Barb and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Tom was quite the guy... whenever we would run into him, he always had time to chat and was so easy to talk to. He knew his stuff no matter what the conversation was about. He had a great smile. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. "
"So very sorry for your loss will always remember his big smile and kindness to everyone. Prayers to you Barb and your entire family. "
" Our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your beloved husband, father and grandfather. Tom was greatly respected in the community and will be missed by all of us. "
"My heartfelt sympathy. You were so kind and helpful through the years. Prayers. Mrs. Cyril Speltz"
"We are so sorry for your loss! Tom was such a joy to go through our high school journey with and we enjoyed seeing him at our last reunion. He was always so easy to talk with as he brought out lighthearted humor and laughter."
"Deepest sympathy to the Kohner family. Very soory for your loss."