Florissant in St. Louis County, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Paul J. Kohnen

17 April 1922 - 31 October 2009

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

1. Paul J. Kohnen Marker

Inscription. Paul was a lifelong resident of Florissant. In 1945 he married Thelma Korte & raised 6 children. Sergeant Kohnen served with the US Army Air Corps in England during WWII. In 1955 he opened Bergjan's Dairy later renamed Kohnen's Dairy. Past President Florissant Rotary Club & Chamber of Commerce. Board member Florissant Bank, Citizens Bank, & Christian Hospital. Lifelong parishioner at Sacred Heart Church. Paul lived for his family & invested in his church & community.

Erected 2016 by City of Florissant.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Religion & Religious Structures • War, World II. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.

Location. 38° 47.654′ N, 90° 19.705′ W. Marker is in Florissant, Missouri, in St. Louis County. It is on Rue Saint Francois just east of Rue St. Jean, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 411 Rue St Francois, Florissant MO 63031, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater St. Louis.

It is also in the American Midwest,

in the Lewis & Clark Corridor,

in the Corn Belt,

and in the Great River Road Region.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Albert J. Behlmann (a few steps from this marker); Richard "Dick" Kellett (within shouting distance of this marker); Mark A. Behlmann (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Rance Thomas

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sgt. 1st Class Charles F. Prevedel (within shouting distance of this marker); James E. Fischer (within shouting distance of this marker); First Lieutenant Michael J. Blassie (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry F. Hendel (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Florissant.

More about this marker. Marker was the 26th plaque in the City of Florissant's "Walk Through History" series.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 9, 2020

2. Paul J. Kohnen Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.