Joseph Elliott Kahn Obituary (1928 - 2022)

Joseph "Joe” Elliott Kahn, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2022 at the age of 94. Predeceased by his devoted wife of over 60 years, Carolyn (Carrie) Kahn; sister, Silvia Spitz; and parents, Sam and Gertrude (Garber) Kahn. Survived by his brother, James; children, Bruce (Amy) of Rochester NY, Barbara (Randy) Trefethren of Eagan, MN, Robert (Cécile) of Geneva, Switzerland; grandchildren, Josh, Brandon, Juliette, Adrien, Sally, and Max. Joe was a descendant of Rabbi Joseph Schlupper, Chief Rabbi of Slonim, and a long line of Rabbis. His family came to the US nearly 150 years ago. Joe was born in Mpls., MN and grew up in Belle Plaine, and Mpls. He graduated from North High School in 1945, the University of MN in 1950 majoring in Economics and Public Relations. He had a long career at Dayton's selling carpeting and draperies. He was very active at Mount Zion Temple, was an avid Twins fan, an avid reader, a music fan, a dog lover, and volunteer at the Red Cross in St. Paul. Funeral service 11:30 am, FRIDAY, June 3rd, MOUNT ZION TEMPLE, 1300 Summit Ave., St. Paul. The funeral will also be Live Streamed at www.mzion.org. SHIVA 7:30 pm, SUNDAY, June 4th, at Mount Zion Temple and via zoom by sending an email to zoom2@hodroffepstein.com. Shiva in Rochester, NY, Wednesday & Thursday, June 8th & 9th, 6-8 pm, with Minyan at 6 pm, Temple Brith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Ave., Rochester, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Mount Zion Temple or donor's favorite charity.