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1939
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2024
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GEORGE KUHN Obituary
Born on March 15, 1939, in Wolfsville, MD, he was the son of the late Goldie Rae (Wolfe) and Ernest Rexford Kuhn.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Virginia Draper, Martha Lovell, Donald Kuhn, Charlotte Beachley, Paul Kuhn, Betty Harsh, Jeanette Kuhn, a set of infant twins and a third infant sibling.
George graduated from Middletown High School, class of 1957. He continued his education at Frostburg State College where he earned both bachelor's and master's degrees. George served in the U.S. Army Reserves.
He began his teaching career with Frederick County Public Schools at Emmittsburg High School, moving to Catoctin High School when it opened in 1969, and later transferring to Thurmont Middle School, where he retired after 42 years of teaching and coaching soccer, basketball and track. George's name is synonymous with Frederick County soccer excellence, serving as head soccer coach for 33 years. He was a charter member of the Blue Ridge Soccer Official's Association, chairman of the Maryland State Soccer Committee for 15 years, a member of the Maryland State Coaches Association, and was inducted into the Alvin G. Quinn Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Frederick County Soccer Hall of Fame in 2014.
George was a lifetime member of Garfield United Methodist Church, Smithsburg, MD. He was also a member and founder of Frederick County Civic Association.
George started a lawn care business called "Coach's Complete Lawn Care" which he ran for 52 years of operation.
He is survived by his son, George R. Kuhn, Jr. (wife Carrie) of Riner, VA, daughter Denise Kuhn of Waynesboro, PA and their mother Arlene C. Kuhn; grandchildren, Jeremy (Jessica), Jordan (Kendra), Jason, Jenna and Walter Davis IV; 2 great grandchildren; his sister, Judy House (Robert); brother, John Kuhn (Ruth); and numerous nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held Monday, November 18, 2024, at 11 AM at Garfield United Methodist Church, 13628 Stottlemyer Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783, with Pastors Al Deal & Ray Dudley officiating. Interment will follow at Garfield UMC Cemetery, Smithsburg, MD.
Family will receive friends Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 3-5 PM at J.L. Davis Funeral Home, 12525 Bradbury Ave Smithsburg, MD.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Garfield United Methodist Church, 13628 Stottlemyer Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783.
Arrangements were made with J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD, and online condolences can be offered at www.jldavisfh.com. GEORGE KUHN
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Barry Lucey
November 18, 2024
I can imagine i was one of thousands but coach Kuhn was my gym teacher for most of my High School years. My memories of coach Kuhn were great, he was a fun guy and took the time to teach the kids and left everyone he taught with a great memory from school. I can imagine everyone will miss Coach Kuhn .
Rest in peace coach
Tim Brown
November 14, 2024
I've known Coach from my high school days up to today. He was a great teacher and friend. George and Denise can be proud of their Father on how he impacted so many lives throughout the years. He will be missed by so many.
Bill Siedling
November 13, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. George was a firm and fair coach and was an outstanding leader in both the coaching brotherhood and the educational community. May his life always remain a blessing.
Jim Stottlemyer (Waynesboro)
November 13, 2024
I feel very blessed to have known George and been his friend. He will be missed.
Harold Cregger
November 13, 2024
I respected George so much.When I saw him in the last few years he would always talk about the great times
he had coaching me in all sports. I look forward to seeing you in Heaven. Harold Cregger
Treva Siedling
November 13, 2024
To the entire Kuhn family,
I did not have the privilege of knowing George,but am very close to John and Ruth. They both always spoke so highly of George and appreciated all the kind things he did for them. I did not know he had fallen ill as I have been overcome with caring for my ill husband and have not spoken to Ruth lately. I send my sincere sympathy.
Treva Siedling
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