May God bless you and your...
Thinking of you David, .
Anne Cawvey West
October 04, 2018 | Windsor Heights, IA | Classmate
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Donald L. "The Bee Man" Kuhnert
Nov 20, 1934 - Jun 14, 2018
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So sorry to hear about Donald's passing. He will be missed!! So sorry for your loss!
Samuel Fulk
June 23, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL | Friend
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Dave and family,
Accept my sympathy. I'm so sorry to hear about your dad and grandpa. He'll be missed dearly. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm here if you need anything even if it's just to talk.
Lana Bathon
June 18, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL | Friend
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In loving memory of a wonderful man who touched so many lives in so many wonderful ways. dear Dave, Gayle & all your family, We have you all in our thoughts and prayers during this very sad and very difficult time. With love and hugs from Sherry & Ron Ridgeway & family & Tom Keene
Sherry & Ron Ridgeway
June 18, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL
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To a great, kind, hard working man. It was a pleasure to have known you. To Dave and his children you have my prayers and deepest sympathies.
Susy Kuberski
June 17, 2018 | Friend
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Praying for your family
Robert Mason
June 16, 2018 | Jasper, AL | Friend
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Dave and Gail. Shedding a tear here in SC tonight. Hugs to your families. Love, K
Kay Eubanks
June 15, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL | Friend
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Dave and Family, so sorry to hear about your Dad. I'm sure he'll be missed by all who knew and loved him. We always knew who to call when we had a swarm of bees at the house. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Donna (Lunnemann) Fedderke
June 15, 2018 | Crestview, FL
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Wish I could be there for everyone. Sending my thoughts prayers and love. Natasha will be happy to see Pawpaw I am sure.
Kristin and Tim Grier
June 14, 2018 | Mount Clemens, MI | Family
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Obituary
Donald L. "The Bee Man"'s Obituary
Donald L. “The Bee Man” Kuhnert, age 83 of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 6:20 a.m. at his home.
Donald was born on November 20, 1934 in Pinckneyville, IL, a son of Harmon and Dorothy (Lacy) Kuhnert. He married Donna Lea Harrison on August 20, 1956 in Corinth, MS, and she preceded him in death on April 12, 2015. Together they shared 58 years of marriage. Donald worked as a coal miner underground for Zeigler Coal Company and started raising honey bees five years before his retirement from mining. His honey is known nationwide. Donald was a very active member of the Winkle Baptist Church, Coulterville, IL. He served as a Sunday School teacher for over sixty years and the boys’ youth group leader for 40 years. He was also a member of the NRA. Donald was a kind hearted man to all and was well known for making berry and fruit cobblers and his PaPa pickles.
Survivors include one son, David R. (Gail) Kuhnert of Pinckneyville, IL; one daughter, Terri (Chris) Menz of Town and Country, MO; two brothers, Roger (Sue) Kuhnert of Swanwick, IL and Jim (Zella) Kuhnert of Swanwick, IL; ten grandchildren, Jason Kuhnert, Josh Kuhnert, Justin Kuhnert, Kristen Grier, Kara Baker, Lindsay McIntyre, Fallon Moore, Camille Naidoo, Alex Menz and Zach Menz; eighteen great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Donna; infant daughter, Laurie Ann Kuhnert; daughter, Konnie Kuhnert; and grandson, Lucas Moore.
Funeral services will be held at Winkle Baptist Church, Coulterville, IL on Monday, June 18, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. with Brother Jeff Downard and Brother Tim McIntyre officiating. Interment will be in Swanwick Bethel Cemetery, Swanwick, IL.
Friends may call at Winkle Baptist Church on Sunday, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and on Monday, from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to Winkle Baptist Church.Read More