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Lynn Kohlhagen Obituary

Kohlhagen, Lynn F., 79, of Pompano Beach, FL, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife and best friend, Mary Ellen. Their full life began together in Frankfort, IL as newly weds in 1950. Most of their 5 children grew up working in the family concrete business. Everyone moved to Colorado for a new lifestyle of skiing and tennis in 1972 where again the entire family was a part of a business…tennis clubs. He eventually returned to his construction roots as an architectural engineer and after 31 years in Colorado retired to Pompano Beach for tennis, sun and boating. He is also survived by his children Steven Kohlhagen of Atlanta, GA, Timothy Kohlhagen of Jupiter, FL, Mary Griffin of Lighthouse Point, FL, Martha Kohlhagen of Bangalore, India and predeceased by son Tom Kohlhagen. Grandchildren Berkley Chapman, Melissa Kohlhagen, and Max and Alexandra Griffin will all have wonderful memories of Grandpa. A memorial Service will be held at the Vista Grande Community Church, 5460 N Union Blvd., Colorado Springs, Tuesday July 27th at 2pm. A celebration of life reception will be held following the service at Lynmar Racquet Club, 2660 Vickers Dr., Colorado Springs. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Vista Grande Community Church 5460 N Union Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80918. 719-599-3057.

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Published by The Gazette from Jul. 25 to Jul. 26, 2010.

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Chris Novota

August 2, 2010

Mary Ellen,
My deepest sympathy and warmest wishes to you and your family. I just heard the news and are heartbroken in your loss of such a marvelous companion for so many years. You and your family inspired me to move out here to Colorado Springs over thirty years ago and I cannot thank you enough for such loving support and friendship. Our roots in Frankfort Illinois go back to when I was delivering newspapers as a young boy. Thank you for all the wonderful memories. Lynn will always be missed by many here in the Pikes Peak region.
-Chris Novota

July 27, 2010

Dear Mary Ellen and Family:

We were so sorry to hear of Lynn's passing. He was an ambitioius, kind hearted, wonderful person. So much fun to play tennis with, as well as against; and he loved you and your family tremendously. It has truly been a blessing and privilege to have known both of you. With love and prayers to you and your family, Shirley & Tom Baker and Family

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