Myron Kochmann, age 74, of Mahnomen, MN, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at the Mahnomen Health Center under the care of Hospice of the Red River Valley.

Myron was born on February 15, 1949, the eldest child of Jerome and Violet (Starkey) Kochmann.  He attended St. Michaels Catholic School and Mahnomen High School.  His early years were enriched by time spent at the Kochmann farm in Beaulieu and the Starkey farm in Waubun, both places he cherished deeply.  It was during these times on the farm, working alongside his grandparents, he developed a deep connection and passion for farming.

When he entered the workforce, Myron worked various jobs including service work at his uncle Clancy's Standard Station and hauling grain to the Twin Cities. During this time, he also attended Airline Training and received certification from United Airline Personnel in Miami Florida.  Although he didn't have a plane of his own, he never missed an opportunity to fly, especially with his uncle Alphonse.

In 1974, Myron met Susan Brundrett at Roy Lake.  After the couple married in November of same year, they settled in Mahnomen and were blessed with two children, Angela and Lance.

In 1976, Myron graduated from the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Police Academy in Arden Hills, subsequently joining the Mahnomen Police Department where he was promoted to the position of Assistant Chief of Police.

After leaving the police department, Myron ventured into entrepreneurship, buying a semi-truck and starting his own company, Kochmann Trucking. Years later as his health began to decline, he changed careers working in the maintenance department at Mahnomen Hospital, where he dedicated 12 years of service, leading to his retirement in 2005.

During his retirement, Myron continued providing lawn and snow removal services throughout the community.  He also worked seasonally for Gary Schlick and Gerald Johnson helping with harvest and field work.   Myron and Susan enjoyed many years of seasonal camping at Tamarac Resort and traveling to Arizona.  In 2017, the couple parted ways and he made his home at Roy Lake.

Myron liked to fill his time with outdoor activities, including gardening, cutting wood, fishing, hunting, motorcycle riding, and snowmobiling. He was an active member of the Mahnomen Sno-Drifter Snowmobile Club, where he devoted over two decades to trail grooming & maintenance.

He acquired a love for music at an early age, learning to play the clarinet, trumpet and piano. In retirement, he taught himself to play guitar.  He enjoyed listening to many genres of music, big band, blue grass, country, rock and traditional gospel. One of his favorite artists was Elvis. In his spare time, he also enjoyed watching westerns and the history channel.

Myron's talents extended to being a handyman capable of fixing anything that came his way.  He was skilled at mechanics and carpentry work, teaching his children general maintenance and helping with home projects.

Most importantly, Myron cherished his family, especially his grandkids. They made countless precious memories together solidifying their love for one another.

Myron is survived by his children: Angela (Randy) Kent and Lance (Lindsey) Kochmann; grandchildren: Cody Ramsdell, Danika Kochmann, Cooper Kent, Carter Kent, and Connor Kent; mother, Violet Kochmann; siblings: Marilynn (Miles) Coyle, Chuck (Kim) Kochmann, Margaret Kochmann (Rick Peterson), and Brent (Stacey) Kochmann; sister-in-law, Maryann Kochmann; nieces and nephews: Janet Lenneman, Chad Kochmann, Stacy Coyle-Brondyke, Tony Coyle, Mac Kochmann, Mitch Kochmann, Nate Peterson, Amanda Peterson, and Niklas Peterson; aunts: Delores Ahmann, Rosemary Price, Marjorie Gaulrapp and Percy Starkey; and many beloved great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jerome Kochmann, and twin brother, Mike Kochmann.

A Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 25, 2023 at  Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen, MN.  A Time of Gathering will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.