David Gene Krohn, 71, of Kennewick, Washington passed away September 3, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. David was born February 11, 1946 in Des Moines, Iowa. After moving around the country his family settled in Lake Chelan, Washington where he graduated high school in 1964. In 1966 David enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. Upon his honorable discharge, he enrolled at Eastern Washington State University where he double majored in Business and Computer Science and graduated in 1972. Following graduation, he moved to Tri Cities, Washington where he started his thirty-nine-year career in computer science at Hanford. He was an avid sportsman and woodworker. He also enjoyed reading, painting, photography, and spending time with his girls. David is survived by his wife Carol of forty years, daughter Andrea (Andi), mother Esther Krohn, brothers; Llyod (Butch) Krohn, Jerry and wife Frances Krohn, Robert Krohn, and sister Karen Mangapinto, brother-in-law Craig Givens and wife Betsy Gregory, as well as many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; several aunts and uncles, in-laws Captain Fred and Peg Hoeppner, and sister -in-law Peggy Swan. A special thanks to Hospice at the Chaplaincy and the many caregivers for providing loving care and support. David will be laid to rest at the Washington State Veterans Cemetery outside Medical Lake. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice at the Chaplaincy 1480 Fowler St, Richland, WA 99352. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Highlands Grange Rose Garden Gazebo (in the Master Gardener Demo Garden behind the Kennewick Library on Union Street) Saturday, September 16th from 10:00 am 12:00 pm. All are welcomed.