Herbert Sohn

HERBERT SOHN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Herbert Frank Sohn passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, August 22, 2007, due to cardiac arrest. He was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, April 1, 1940, and was the second child of Herbert Herman Sohn and Anna Maria Suykerbuyk Sohn. He attended schools in California, Arco, Idaho, and graduated from Sheboygan High School in 1957. He attended Milwaukee School of Engineering and was a member of the Kappa Eta Kappa electrical engineering fraternity. While in Milwaukee he met his wife, Edna Koch Sohn, and they were married at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Milwaukee on May 2, 1964. Herb and Edna made their home in Idaho Falls since 1964. They always were a working team and started Sohn's Rentals and operated Sohn's Mobile Home Sales for 13 years. He also enjoyed and operated a farm on Pioneer Road for 10 years. They owned and operated Herb's Ez-ze Stop from 1978 to present, as well as many rentals. Herb enjoyed his family, his pets, and joking with his store customers. He loved traveling with his wife and they visited 40 countries over the years and enjoyed many cruises. He loved watching sports especially the Green Bay Packers and he even attended the first Super Bowl. He was well known for his generosity, his quick-wittedness and cooking huge meals. He loved to fish and swim. He loved classic cars and listening to George Jones and Johnny Cash. Herbert had a fondness for all animals, especially his three dogs: Heimy, Blue, and Champ. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Edna, their daughter, Kim (Jeffrey) Young of Idaho Falls, ID and their son Herb (Tina) Sohn of Layton, UT. He has four special grandchildren James Young, Matthew Young, Anna Marie Young, and Olivia Sohn. He is also survived by his brother, Michael P. Sohn of Soda Springs, ID, a sister, Sandra (Joe) Tweedy of St. George, UT, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters-in-law, Delores Sohn and Florence Rodrigues. The family wants to extend a special thank-you to Dr. Gene Hodges and his staff for many years of health care. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, August 25, 2007, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls with Pastor Langdon Reinke, of Hope Lutheran Church, officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Saturday for one hour prior to services, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 2676 Vista Avenue, Boise, ID 83705; the Bonneville County Humane Society, P.O. Box 2763, Idaho Falls, ID 83403; or the Bonneville County Animal Shelter, 2450 Hemmert Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. ----------------------------------- Condolences received online: Dick & Diona Johnson Dearest Edna and family, So sorry to hear you have lost Herb. What a special man he has been to all of us friends for years, so glad Karen (Stoddard) and I (Diona) came out to see you in June. As usual Herb teased me and made me laugh and glad we had taken the time to visit our friends. Great memories for all of us, they make up who we are I suppose. Just know he will always be remembered in a warm and fond way. We will not be able to attend as we have to have Darcie back in Boise at BSU. Our thoughts are with you all. Your friends, Dick and Diona Johnson Don and Louise DeRoche derochehorses@onewest.net Edna and Family Herb was patient, kind and a dear friend of my Dad. He took the time to listen to Dad and exchange stories. He was always pleasant and available. He was generous and will always be our friend. Karen (Stoddard) Burr karburr@med.umich.edu Dear Edna, I am so sorry to hear of Herb's passing. I am very glad that I got to visit with you when I was there in Idaho in May. I have so many fond memories of living in the Mobile Park. Met many friends while we lived there. Many blessing Edna, I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Karen Burr Pat Gillespie oillespie@aol.com I truly enjoyed Herb and his friendship. Truly a unique person that will be missed. Edna, Herb Jr. and to the rest of the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless... Pat Gillespie Carol Willisch cwillisch@localnews8.com Dear Edna and Family - There are no words to express our sorrow in learning of the passing of dear Herb. He was such a happy, loved, and funny man who touched every life and heart, of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Much love, Jack and Carol Willisch Norm and Judy Main nmain83402@aol.com Norm and I would like to extend our sincere sympathy in the loss of your loved one. We are thinking of you in this time of grief. Matthew D. Isom & Family mlisom@ida.net There are times when I more fully realize that the human language is inadequate to sufficiently express feelings...I am so deeply saddened by your loss. Herb helped me in getting started with my own welding business and provided several business opportunities for me over the years. I’m so very glad to have had the opportunity to have known him, his loving and kind wife, as well as the great friendship I have enjoyed over the years with Herb Jr. and Kim, though we have all grown apart with our own small families over the years, Herb and Edna were always there and I knew if I ever needed anything, I could have counted on them. Thank you so very much for everything that you have ever done for me. Herb may you walk with God now and forever . . . Kathy (Hale) Goodson missbunzz4@msn.com Dear Edna and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss of Herb. I remember growing up out there in the trailer the park, and visiting the store and with Herb, I will always remember the hard time that Herb gave me. And how much fun I had growing up out there. May God Bless you and your family at this time of need. I lost a daughter two years ago due to heart problems, so I understand how hard this for you. Love, Matt, Kathy, Caleb, Madyson, Kenadie, Katseans Goodson Kyle & Sandy Rowland We are so sorry for your loss. We want you to know that we are thinking about you. The Kyle Rowland Family Jay and Kaye Rowland Edna, We were so saddened to hear about Herbie. He will be greatly missed. We both have many good memories of Herbie; he always made us laugh, smile, and just feel good in general. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Jay and Kaye Rowland