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2019
Donald D. Cohen
June 6, 1928 — March 21, 2019
Donald David Cohen/Don Marco of Red Wing, died on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at his home surrounded by his loving family at the age of 90. He was born on June 6, 1928, in Duluth to Robert and Jen (Beck) Cohen. After serving in the US Air Force, and being honorably discharged as a disabled vet, he began his life's career in Air Traffic Control. His distinguished career continued until his retirement from Honolulu International Airport in 1973. In Honolulu, Hawaii he met and married native Hawaiian, Clover Wanda Muller, who was also the love of his life. They had four children and shared almost 30 years together before her death in 1980. After his retirement Don started his career in fine art, using Crayola Crayons, and becoming nationally known as The Master Crayon Artist. During this time he was also blessed with his second wife, Alice May Rossetter. They were together for almost 30 years before her death in 2010. During their marriage they lived in Duluth but also traveled extensively with his prominent art career.
He is survived by his four children, Jeffrey (Gigi) Cohen of Maui, Mark Cohen of Red Wing, Jennifer Cohen of Honolulu and Nani Cohen Parker of Red Wing; step-son, David (Joanne) Rossetter; six grandchildren, Taylor Cohen Jerome, Nick Cohen, Will Cohen, Matthew Rossetter, Christina Rossetter-Knetsch, Joshua Murray; and three great grandchildren; one brother, Jack (Colleen) Cohen of Duluth; sister-in-law, Pat (Danny); and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Danny Cohen, son-in-law, John Parker and one grandson, Matthew Parker.
A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel followed by a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Arts Association or the Sheldon Theatre. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN, 55066
He is survived by his four children, Jeffrey (Gigi) Cohen of Maui, Mark Cohen of Red Wing, Jennifer Cohen of Honolulu and Nani Cohen Parker of Red Wing; step-son, David (Joanne) Rossetter; six grandchildren, Taylor Cohen Jerome, Nick Cohen, Will Cohen, Matthew Rossetter, Christina Rossetter-Knetsch, Joshua Murray; and three great grandchildren; one brother, Jack (Colleen) Cohen of Duluth; sister-in-law, Pat (Danny); and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Danny Cohen, son-in-law, John Parker and one grandson, Matthew Parker.
A visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel followed by a graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to the Red Wing Arts Association or the Sheldon Theatre. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.
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MAR 27. 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM (CDT)
Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN, 55066
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