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Richard Kuhn Obituary
GALION: Richard N. Kuhn, 58, of Galion, died unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, January 29, 2013.
Born February 15, 1954 in Shelby, he was the son of the late Arthur Neal Kuhn and Donna Jean (Haspeslagh) Kuhn who survives of Mansfield. He married Denise C. (Jones) Kuhn on June 11, 1976 and she survives.
He was a graduate of Crestview High School in 1972 and Marion Technical College with a degree in Industrial Engineering.
He was a United States Air Force veteran and former member of Clay Memorial Lutheran Church in Mansfield and he is currently attending the Grace Baptist Church in Crestline. Richard is a member of the United Transportation Union and liked to bowl and has been on various bowling leagues in Galion. He was a conductor on Norfolk and Southern Railroad where he has worked the last eight years. Prior to working with the railroad he was an engineer with Rexroth Corporation in Wooster.
In addition to his wife and mother he is also survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon and Jeff Gerger and Melissa and Gary Johnson, Jr., all of Crestline; one son, Ryan Kuhn and Brandy Martin of Galion; ten grandchildren, Jordan Geiogue, Alexis Kuhn, Gavin Kuhn, Grace Kuhn, Addison Kuhn, Bethany Kopp, Logan Gerger, Tessa Gerger, Jack Johnson and Lilly Johnson; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Susan and Jerry Smith of Butler and Sherri Pack of Columbus; mother-in-law, Anita Jones of Crestline; two sisters-in-laws and spouses, Diane and Paul Altstadt of Crestline and Laura and Vernon Yancey of Chillicothe; and Vinnie his Maltese dog.
In addition to his father he was also preceded in death by one granddaughter, Briana Kuhn; and his step-father, Byron J. Walter.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, January 31, 2013 at Richardson-Davis Funeral Home in Galion where services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 1, with Pastor. Chris Spencer, officiating. Burial will be in Crawford County Memory Gardens. Full military honors will be held by the United States Air Force and the Galion/Crestline area veterans organizations.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, Columbus Office, 471 East Broad Street, Suite 1630, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
An online obituary and guest registry are available at www.richardsondavis.com.
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James McCann
February 1, 2013
My deepest sympathies go to the Kuhn family. I was in total shock when I recieved the email of Richs passing. We had many good trips together with great conversations. I will miss having Rich as my conductor. Again my deepest sympathies. J P
Calvin Varner and Helen
January 31, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Richard. It is always hard to loose a dear member of the family. Our prayers are with him and the family.
January 31, 2013
I express my deepest sympathies to the family. No doubt it hurts when someone we love passes away, however, our special memories can help us cope. May the memories that you hold bring you joy and comfort as you celebrate this life well lived. Matthew 5:4
Laurie Duckworth
January 31, 2013
Rick, I will always remember all of the fun summers all us cousins had together. I will miss you and will see you again!
January 31, 2013
Rick, I will always remember the fun summers we had! I will miss you and I know I will see you later! Your cousin, Laurie.
Susan (Kuhn) Smith
January 31, 2013
Rick, I can't believe this, you are my baby brother, my heart is breaking!!! Give dad, Anjelina, Briana, Brian, Aiden, Jaline and all our family up there a big kiss. We will be up there rejoicing with you soon! Love you always!!!!!! Susan
Chris Haspeslagh
January 30, 2013
So sorry to hear of the loss of my cousin Rick. I have many childhood memories of my time spent with him during summers in Ohio
Patty Adkins (McGraw)
January 30, 2013
Susan So sorry for the loss of your brother. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family
Lexi Kuhn
January 30, 2013
I Love You Papa I Miss You. I Know I Will See You Again Soon Though. So Will Vinney. He Misses You Already.! :'(
Tim Sexton
January 30, 2013
Denise and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Richard was a great guy and "true" gentleman. May god bless you all
Sueann McIntyre
January 30, 2013
AM so sorry for your loss. Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Hold on to each other for strength,take care.
January 30, 2013
Denise, so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Linda B (Lab)
pam greathouse
January 30, 2013
Missy, lexu and family my thoughts and prayers are with you. i am so sorry for your loss
Norma (Rusty) Blankenship
January 30, 2013
Thinking of you at this time of sorrow. rusty
January 30, 2013
Denise,Shannon,Melissa and Ryan
Our family is so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts! Rick was a great guy, a lot of memories from the bowling alley!
Randy Price,Tasha Green and Nikki Rinehart
Vicki (Mosser) Farnwalt
January 30, 2013
Sue and Jerry, I was very sorry to read of Rick's passing. My prayers are with you and the rest of his family.
Lou and Lue Jones
January 30, 2013
We are saddened by your loss,wish we could be there to comfort you in your sorrow.
Lou and Lue
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