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David Kahn Obituary
David F. Kahn
87 passed away at 9:32 am on October 22, 2012 at Marquette Manor. Born in Indianapolis on August 2, 1925 to S. Carroll, Sr. and Nanette (Falk) Kahn. David was a graduate of Shortridge High School. He then proudly served his country during WW 2 in the US Army in Europe and the Pacific. He received his BS degree from Indiana University School of Business where he was a member of the ZBT Fraternity. David spent his career working at Capital Consolidated Incorporated and retired as an executive in 1976.
He was a member of the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation and its Brotherhood; past President B'nai B'rith Lodge 58; past President of Junior Chamber of Commerce; past President, long time Secretary, and Melvin Jones Fellow of the Washington Township Lions Club; a life member of IU Alumni Association; and member of Meridian Hills Kiwanis. David was a member the Indianapolis Museum of Art and a docent for over 25 years. He was also a member of the Asian Art Society, Children's Museum, Indiana State Museum, Eiteljorg Museum, Indiana Historical Society, Indianapolis Zoological Society, and Indiana Jewish Historical Society. He traveled around the world with his beloved wife Joan and enjoyed playing bridge
David is survived by his wife of 36 years, Joan Dee; children Paul (Alison) Kahn of San Diego and Lisa Bunch (Jim McCarthy) of Indianapolis; stepsons, Arthur (Mary Lou) Dee of Rochester and Michael (Marsha) Dee, M.D. of Louisville; grandchildren, Jodie Bunch, David (Brittaney) Bunch, Janel Bunch, Andrea (Eric) Altman, Jamie Kahn, and Melanie Kahn; great grandchildren, Kyle Anderson, Ally Jo Bunch, John David Bunch, and Rachel Altman; brother, Robert Kahn.
He was predeceased by his brother, S. Carroll Kahn, Jr.
Funeral Services will be held at the Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation Chapel, 6501 N. Meridian Street, Indpls., IN, 46260, on October 25, 2012 at 2:00 pm. Burial will follow in the Indianapolis Hebrew Cemetery North. A celebration of life will be held at Marquette Manor from 4:00-6:00 pm on the same day. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements entrusted to Aaron Ruben Nelson Mortuary. Friends may leave a message of condolence for the family at http://www.arnmortuary.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
Lion Ollie Brown
October 25, 2012
David will be missed...
Kathleen Janocha
October 24, 2012
You are a wonderful family and we are very sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
October 23, 2012
We will miss David, even though we've known him a short time. Joan, our prayers are with you and the family.
Dr. Robert and Lee M. McDougal, Marquette.
Suzanne Abel Tynan
October 23, 2012
We are praying for you all. Grandpa was a very special man and we all loved him dearly. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. He was a very kind and funny man, and his charity and heart will live on for a very long time. Love you all
October 23, 2012
Joan, Shirley and I are out ot town until Sat. But both of us are greatly saddened to read of David's passing. Please accept our condolences .
Jerry and Shirley Kurlander
rose elaine solomon
October 23, 2012
TO THE kAHN AND DEE FAMILIES: may I join you in appreciation of the life of david kahn. God's blessing on all of you.
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