Kenneth Paul Hohn, 84 of Helena, passed away on Thursday May 8, 2014 in Missoula, MT. He was born September 18, 1929 in East Helena, MT to Jacob and Alma (Keto) Hohn. Kenneth was raised in East Helena, and Townsend, where he also attended school.
In 1950 he joined the U.S. Army and began his training at Fort Lewis, WA. He served with the 11th AAA “C” Battery in Austria and Germany and was discharged in 1952. After honored service to his country, he worked at Armor Metal Products, Phillips Clover Leaf Dairy and the Federal Reserve Bank where he retired in February 1994. He was also a proud member of the West Helena Valley Volunteer Fire Department for over 20 years.
Some of the things Ken loved to do was garden, where he grew the “BEST” vegetables and flowers, that he always shared with everyone. He enjoyed wood working and spent hours in the garage building bird houses, bird feeders, planters and other small projects. He really enjoyed traveling and going camping with Jane in their motorhome, which they both loved to do.
Ken had a laugh that was very loud and distinct. If you were some place and you heard it, you knew it was him before you even saw him. You could not help but laugh along with him, which always made you feel good.
Kenneth is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Jane (Wolstein) Hohn; his children, Kevin Hohn and wife Dana of Lake Hills, TX, Cindy Fradette and her husband David of Helena, MT, Pam Blank of Billings, MT, Amy Holyoak and her husband Jim of Payson, AZ. 3 grandsons; Patrick Fradette, Lucas Fradette, Grady Hall; 3 granddaughters; Danielle Hohn, Kelli Hohn, Hannah Holyoak and 1 great grandson Tristan Still. He is also survived by Inez Hohn of Townsend, MT, Raymond and Dodie Hohn of Helena, MT, and many nieces and nephews; Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 11th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A Celebration of Ken’s life will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, May, 12th at the Liberty Baptist Church, 210 Sierra Rd W, Helena, MT 59602, with a reception immediately following the service in the fellowship hall at the church.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday May 11, 0201
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Monday May 12, 2014
Liberty Baptist Church
210 Sierra Road West
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebration of Ken's LIfe
Monday May 12, 2014
Liberty Baptist Church
210 Sierra Road West
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
2:00 p.m.
Sunday May 11, 2014
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison, Montana
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday May 11, 0201
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Monday May 12, 2014
Liberty Baptist Church
210 Sierra Road West
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the Celebration of Ken's LIfe
Monday May 12, 2014
Liberty Baptist Church
210 Sierra Road West
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
2:00 p.m.
Sunday May 11, 2014
Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Fort Harrison, Montana
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Lynn and Anita Buchanan says
Jane
We’re sorry to hear of Kenneth passing. Our hearts go out to you & your family.
Beverly says
I will really miss him- he was great to be around, and always brought a laugh. I remember his days of working as a clown and the wonderful costumes he would have. Also as a kid it was always great when the “ice cream man” would show up at family functions with his gallons to share. Nothing but good memories of being with him and the rest of the family.
Steve & Connie Wolstein says
Jane, we just learned of Ken’s passing and are thinking of you and all of your family. We can’t make the service tomorrow, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that all of your wonderful memories will bring you comfort. We hope to see you soon.
Steve & Connie
Lori Kroll says
Jane, so soory to hear of Kenny’s passing. You both were so very nice to me and were great landlords for many years. Thank you for your kindness and generosity. I wish you peace and hope that your wonderful memories will help you through this tough time and be a blessing to you in the future. God Bless.