Richard "Dick" F. Cohoes
July 19, 1943 ~ December 22, 2024
Age 81 of Forest Lake.
Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa passed away on December 22, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Preceded in death by parents, Floyd siblings, Marilee Larkey, Layton.
Survived by wife of 61 years, Judy; children, Kris (Rex) Ewert, Curtis (Jennifer), Michelle; grandchildren, Brooke (Brandon), Gunnar (Hannah), Paige, Cody (Rachinna), Hailee (Jake), Levi; great-grandchildren, Walter, Harper, August; sisters-in-law, Janet, Joanne Gjavenis, Sharon (Tom) Pogreba, Sandy (Rick) Hubmann, Wanda Olinger; brother-in-law, Lad (Joan) Olinger; many nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Dick worked hard all his life, starting Shafer Electronics in 1973. Dick also loved having fun. He enjoyed snowmobiling, boating, hunting, and taking fishing trips to places like Alaska, Cabo, Hawaii, and Canada. He also traveled in his motorhome with friends to NASCAR races in Talladega. Dick was an avid crossword puzzler and a big fan of old country western music.Dick lived by the motto “the reward of a job well done is to have done it.” His family and friends will always remember the love and joy he brought to their lives. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.
A celebration of life service 11 AM, Saturday December 28th with visitation beginning at 10 AM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. Dick’s celebration will continue with a luncheon reception following the service. Interment, Scandinavian Cemetery, Forest Lake.
Both school and faith Lutheran we were
Together. Very intelligent seem learning
Came easy for him .remember our 60th
Class reunion we got caught up .
He will be missed by all who know him.
Darrell Swanson. God bless
I met Dick 63 years ago at Faith Lutheran Sunday school. Every encounter was a pleasant one for the next 63 years. My sympathies to the family. Marge Strand
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family,
With deepest sympathy,we share in your loss & pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time. May cherished memories bring solace to your heart
Our prayers are with you
Thank you for being an amazing dad and grandpa. You are and will forever be my hero. I love you dad.
Always enjoyed working for Dick and especially enjoyed the canoe trips with Dick and Don!
I extend my condolences to the Cohoes Family on hearing of Dick’s passing. Dick was a great friend, classmate and teammate of mine at Forest Lake High.
I am honored to have known Dick and we had a great visit during our 60th class reunion a few years ago.
We will miss him but the fond memories will live on. Dick was a person you could always count on.
In Sympathy,
George Vedder
My late condolences to Dick’s family. I appreciated the opportunity to work at his company. I wish to have had the opportunity to thank him.
Carl Weiberg