Anna R. Cohn Obituary (1950 - 2019) - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Anna R. Cohn, age 68 of Minneapolis formerly of Washington D.C., died March 24, 2019. She was preceded in death by parents, Angelo & Miriam R. Cohn. Survived by sister, Charlotte Cohn; brother, Jim Cohn; nephews, Eli (Cheyenne) Cohn-Postell and Leonard Aaron (Shannon Mullarkey) Cohn; great niece Miri; step children, LeeRaz and Elran Strassman, and god daughter, Sahresh Wani. Anna was a human being who believed in making a difference in people, communities, and the world. This desire knew no limits, and she had a profound influence on many. She loved her work, but even more all those she came in contact with along the way. She lived and exited the world with grace. Over four decades as a museum director at both B’nai Brith and the Smithsonian (SITES) Anna believed there were no boundaries to what could be brought to people, and took great pride in exhibits that connected the art and energy of differing cultures and backgrounds. She truly made a difference. Memorial service 3:00 p.m. THURSDAY March 28th at TEMPLE ISRAEL, 2323 Fremont Ave. So., Minneapolis 55405. No flowers please. Donations can be directed to the Anna Cohn Community Fund at the Smithsonian Inst. Travelling Exhibition Service (SITES), or The Council of American Jewish Museums (CAJM) Anna R. Cohn Fellowship. SHIVA 7:00 p.m. Thursday and Saturday at Temple Israel.