Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Dale Kuhn Obituary
Dale was born on March 4, 1944, in Toledo Ohio to Melvin and Ernestine Kuhn. He grew up in Alton, Illinois and graduated from Southern Illinois University.
Dale married Carolyn Emmmert on April 20, 1974 in Beech Grove, and together they shared 51 years of marriage. He worked as a Quality Control Engineer for Allison Transmission and International Harvester until retirement in 2003.
Dale will be remembered as a project man. His love of working on cars, woodworking, and always finding a home improvement adventure. He proudly served his country in Vietnam as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army earning several medals of accommodation. Dale loved traveling to his country's many National Parks and making friends at the various campgrounds along the way.
Dale is survived by his wife Carolyn Kuhn, his son Sean Kuhn (Melinda), his Daughter Amy Heithoff (Matthew) and three granddaughters Callee, Faith, Morgan Heithoff, and also his older sister Gwen Scorfina. He was preceded in death by his parents, and older brother Harold Kuhn.
A visitation will be held at Calvary Baptist Church Greenfield (1450 West Main St. Greenfield) on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 4-6pm with his funeral immediately following. A private military honors scattering of Dale's ashes will follow on a separate date and time.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to:
Gary Sinese Foundation
Gift Processing Center
PO BOX 1858, Merrifield, VA 22116
IACS Shelter Rescue Center
2600 S Harding, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Calvary Baptist Church
1450 W. Main St., Greenfield, IN 46140
The family would like to thank Springhurst Healthcare Facility and Paradigm hospice along with the many wonderful caregivers and staff at Springhurst for their amazing love and care.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Dale Kuhn
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Dale Kuhn's name
Memorial Events
for Dale Kuhn
How to support Dale's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Dale Kuhn's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
