Frederick Charles Kohorst

Frederick Charles Kohorst, age 74 of Saint Charles, Missouri, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017.

Beloved husband of Joan Ann Kohorst. Preceded in death by his mother Leona, his father Joseph and his brother Joey. Dear brother of his twin, Edward J. (Olivia) Kohorst; Agnes Louise Cronson, Karol (David) Sullivan, and the late Joseph “Joey” G. Kohorst; dear brother-in-law to Jane (Kenn) Ritchey and Jean (Kevin) Kennedy.

Services will be private. A memorial celebration will be scheduled at a time and place yet to be determined. If desired, memorial contributions may be made in Fred’s honor to St. Louis Area Food Bank, or to a charity of your choice.







Fred’s brother Ed, shares the following with all of our family and friends:

Dear Friends,




Twin brother Fred (Hondo) Kohorst passed away early this morning, peacefully in his sleep.

Fred had been in poor health following a broken hip and the onset of respiratory disease.

He was a big man in many ways both in size and talent. His size and athletic skills earned him a full basketball scholarship at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama.

That is where he was given the name “Hondo” as he loved the rough and tumble play under the boards.

He earned a degree in philosophy which he put to good use traveling the country in his cherished Volkswagen bus. Fred’s true passion was music and guitars.

He studied classical guitar with Manuel Lopez Ramos, a protégé of Andre Segovia. He went on to master the playing styles of James Taylor, Leo Kottke, Arlo Guthrie, Glen Campbell and Charlie Byrd.

His was an eclectic style that included his own compositions. He was also a teacher and mentor to me and our brother Joey, whom he now joins on that great band in the sky.

His good wife Joan, his beloved ‘doodle’ Bentley and all of his loving family and friends grieve today but know that all the tomorrows will be filled with beautiful memories.