This is a special Carolina Catholic presentation on the life of Father Kurt Fohn who passed away on June 6. His first pastor assignment was at St. Philip in Statesville as a late vocation priest at the age of 66.

He was born in Germany and was exposed to Hitler’s Youth camp. Despite growing up in a war-torn Germany, Fr. Kurt was a brilliant student and had a very successful business career with BASF both in Germany and later in Charlotte and New Jersey. 

He converted to Catholicism early in his marriage and became a Deacon after arriving in Charlotte.  After the passing of his wife, he got the calling to the Priesthood that changed his life forever.  Thanks be to God!

This tribute to Fr. Kurt is a combination of his eulogy delivered by his son Deacon Stefan (Holy Family, Winston-Salem), a family round table with his 4 children and a 2017 interview with his grandson Sam at Bishop McGuinness High School.

We hope you enjoy this special tribute to the life of Father Kurt Fohn.