Robert Legier Kuhner

Robert Legier Kuhner obituary, Gretna, LA

Robert Legier Kuhner

Robert Kuhner Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 1, 2011.
Robert Legier Kuhner, age 69 and a lifelong resident of New Orleans, LA, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011. Beloved husband of Jo-Karel Hall Kuhner. Survived by his three sons; Legier, Keller and Joseph Kuhner. Preceded in death by his parents, Leinhard T. Kuhner and Marie Louise Legier Kuhner. Brother of Harry E. Kuhner, II and Marie Louise Kuhner Kennedy. Grandfather to four grandchildren; Robert, Lucy, Molly, and Tallulah. Mr. Kuhner proudly served in the United States Navy as an officer in the Judge Advocate General’s Corps for 12 years and later retired as a Captain in the Naval Reserve. Robert was a graduate of New Orleans Academy and Tulane Law School (’65). Former member of the Pass Christian Yacht Club, Stratford, and Pickwick Club. An avid outdoorsman, Robert was a member of the Boutte hunting club since 1957. Robert had many loyal friends and enjoyed a happy life with everyone who was close to him. Interment was private and held in Metairie Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Robert’s name to Coastal Conservation Association of Louisiana. Please visit and sign the family guestbook at www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

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