George "Fred" Dorn

George Frederick Dorn, age 68, of Newport, Minnesota passed away on January 8, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Fred was born on May 1, 1957 to George and Joan (Wardman) Dorn in St. Paul, Minnesota. At a young age, he was drawn to building things and followed his path into the construction industry. He worked as a home remodeler and specialized in door and window installation. 

Fred was a passionate outdoorsman who cherished fishing and hunting. He took great care in ensuring that the birds, deer, squirrels, and other wildlife were well-fed, often providing them with better meals than he himself enjoyed. Fred’s favorite pastimes included stock market trading, playing blackjack, savoring watermelon juice, indulging in Boston cream donuts with coffee, and relishing a good meal. His family will always treasure his nightly phone calls, his sharp wit, and his honest, straightforward nature. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Fred is survived by his wife of 20 years, Kristy; stepchildren Tony and Tania; step-grandchildren Alex, Brayden, and Andrew; siblings Brenda White, Darrell (Cary) Dorn, and Stephanie (Jack) McGrane; nieces and nephews Jon, Jake, Julia, Danielle, Jessica, and Sabrina; as well as great-nieces and nephews Harper, Hudson, Jay, and Sydney. He is preceded in death by his parents George and Joan Dorn; brother-in-law Craig White; and parents-in-law Roger and Frances Agre.

Memorial service at 11 a.m. on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Kok Funeral Home, 7676 80th St. S., Cottage Grove, MN, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. prior to the service.

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