Edwin Marvin Cohn Obituary (1922 - 2011)

Edwin Cohn, Overland Park, KS, passed away February 1, 2011. Funeral services will at 1:00pm Friday, February 4, in the Yukon Chapel at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Burial to follow. Donations may be made to a charity of your choice. Edwin was born March 15, 1922 in St. Louis, MO to Harry and Eva Cohn. Edwin graduated from Soldan High School and Washington University. He served in World War II as an Army weather observer. He had a lengthy career in accounting. Edwin married Shirley Hersh in 1967; they moved to Overland Park 11 years ago. Edwin was preceded in death by his parents and his sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Bob Weiss. He is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter, Helaine Cohn and her husband, Eric Poe; and granddaughters, Hannah and Rachel. The family wishes thanks Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care for their magnificent care.