Robert E. Kuhn Obituary (1929

Robert E. Kuhn, 92, of Shelbyville, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at his residence. Born June 24, 1929 in Shelby County, he was the son of Riley L. Kuhn and May C. (Collins) Kuhn. He married Edna M. (Elliott) Kuhn on August 6, 1949, and she preceded him on May 23, 2019. Survivors include 5 children- Loretta Gomez of Woodstock Georgia, Janet Gray (husband Johnny) of Fairfield, David Kuhn (wife Cindy) of Shelbyville, Daryl Kuhn of Shelbyville, Tammy Gabbard (husband Steve) of Shelbyville; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his spouse, a son Roger Kuhn, brother Donald Kuhn, and 2 sisters- Louise Meyer, and Helen Veach. Mr. Kuhn was a lifelong resident of this area, and graduated from Shelbyville High School in 1947. He had been a self employed general construction/handyman for many years. During that time he had also been a shop teacher at the Indiana School for the Blind for 5 years. He was a member of Morristown Christian Church, a 4H leader in Hanover Township, and a volunteer for St. Margaret's Guild for 29 years. Robert enjoyed traveling, while visiting all 48 lower states- Canada and Mexico, and woodworking. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Glenn E. George & Son Funeral Home, 437 Amos Road, with Pastor Fred Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Asbury Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday morning from 11:00 am until the time of the service, at the funeral home.