Shirley Kuhn Obituary
Shirley L Kuhn, (Desenberg), was born on November 5, 1936, in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away on November 23, 2025, in her hometown of Columbus, Ohio.
Shirley was the beloved mother of Brenda Montgomery and Paul Kuhn, Jr. She cherished her role as a grandmother to Matthew Kuhn, Allison Kuhn, Cody Montgomery, Nellie Montgomery and Tiffiny Henderson and had eight great-grandchildren Riley, Dominic, Chevy, Lucas, Beau, Braylen, Maxie and Quinton, who brought her joy. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Shirley was also a sister to Bob and Kenneth Desenberg, Flow Robinson, Ann Wilkinson, and the late Marlene Deweese.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Kuhn Sr., daughter Linda (Kuhn) Wilson, and her parents, Richard and Ethel (Caughey) Desenberg, grandchildren Paul Kuhn, III and William Paul Montgomery, along with her daughter-in-law, Kimberly Kuhn, son-in-law, Joseph Montgomery and two great grandchildren.
Shirley attended the Abundant Truth Tabernacle.
Shirley will be missed deeply by her family and friends.
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