Richard Kenneth Krohn

Richard Kenneth Krohn, age 92, of Shorewood, formerly of Rhinelander, died on November 6, 2023. He was born on December 28, 1930, in Rhinelander, the only child of Christian and Anna Elizabeth "Elsie” (Holquist) Krohn. Most people knew him as "Dick."

He attended Rhinelander public schools graduating from Rhinelander High School in 1948. During those years he was an industrious youth, delivering newspapers and working on a farm.

After high school Dick moved to Milwaukee, where he started work in a foundry. During this time, he attended a dance in Polar, where he met Betty Jane Hopkins, who became his wife in June of 1951. They were blessed with 62 years together and three children Steven, Debra and Dale.

Four months after getting married, Dick was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in the Korean war, was wounded, and honorably discharged as a sergeant. Because of his service he received both the Korean service medal and a Purple Heart. After his honorable discharge, Dick returned to Milwaukee and was employed for many years as a service representative for Milwaukee Faucets solving customer needs. He was loved by his friends and co-workers who saw him as honest, loyal and dependable.

Dick was very involved in his church,  Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rhinelander. He was an avid gardener. He had a reputation as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and his extended family was his greatest treasure.

He is survived by his children Steven (Susan) Krohn, Debra (Mark) Hagert, and Dale Ann (Lary) Miller, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Betty on December 19, 2012, his granddaughter Stephanie and his parents.

Visitation for Dick will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 9 to 11 a.m., with funeral services following at 11 a.m., all at  Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church. Reverend Nate Plocher will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Northland Memorial Park Cemetery. You may leave your private condolences for the Krohn family at www.carlsonfh.com. 

The Carlson Funeral Home (715-369-1414) is serving the Krohn family.