Choom Cavanh,92, of Sheboygan, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022. Choom was born
in Luang Namtha, Laos in 1930.
He spent 15 years in the French military, then the Royal Lao Army as a Master Sergeant Third
Class. He served in the Vietnam War. After two years in refugee camps in Laos and Thailand,
he brought his family to America on March 19, 1990.
Choom was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, practicing religion, learning, and
most importantly, taking care of his family. He believed that all people were beautiful. “If you
have one color of flowers, how would you know it’s beautiful? It is only until you put together
many different flowers of different colors until you discover true beauty.”
He is survived by his wife Kam, nine children, 32 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren, and one
great great grandchild.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 14, 2022, at 3:00 PM at Ballhorn Chapels
Funeral & Cremation Care Center, 1201 N. 8 th St. Relatives and friends may visit with the family
on Friday, October 14, 2022, from 1:00 PM until the time of service at the FUNERAL HOME. If
you are unable to join the family for Choom’s service, it will be livestreamed on his obituary
page on the funeral home website.
Please visit our website to share your stories and leave your condolences for the family
www.ballhornchapels.com.
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