Robert Earl Kuhny

Bonita Springs, FL

Robert Earl Kuhny, 85, of Bonita Springs, FL passed away on September 12, 2018. He was born in South Bend, Indiana on January 6, 1933 to Earl and Virginia (Youngquist) Kuhny.

Robert graduated from South Bend Central High School in 1951 and from Ball State University in 1955. He was a student-athlete in high school and college, playing basketball and baseball. After college, he served in the United States Navy at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. After military service, he began a career with the Travelers Insurance Company, first as a field manager and then as an independent agent.

In 1979, he moved to Southwest Florida where he started teaching for the Lee County School Board at Riverdale High School. At Riverdale High, he taught business and proudly coached softball for many years. Upon retirement from Lee County Schools, he enjoyed employment at the Naples Philharmonic while it was under the direction of Mayra Daniels.

Robert is survived by his sister Joan (Kuhny) Brooks; his sons, John (Sarah) Kuhny and Tom (Emily) Kuhny; two daughters, Jayne (Tom) Klinker and Nancy (Doug) Sakaguchi; three cherished granddaughters: Natalie Kuhny, Brooke Klinker, and Alexandra Sakaguchi; and many nieces and nephews and special friends.

He loved the holidays, his pets (Mr. Cat and Colbie), family gatherings, summers at Clear Lake, Indiana, dancing and music, watching sports (especially ND football), ice cream, sweets, the perfect hamburger, fishing, and a good laugh.

The family would like to thank the staff at American House Bonita Springs for taking care of him and treating him like family. The family also thanks everyone at Hope Hospice for their amazing care, support and kindness in his final days.

The family plans a private service at a future date. Charitable donations can be made to the following in his name: Joanne's House at Hope Hospice of Bonita Springs or Humane Society Naples.

Online condolences may be offered by visiting www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com

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Published by Naples Daily News on Sep. 16, 2018.

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Rob Bullard

September 10, 2025

Wonderful teacher very kind man

Elaine Carter

November 19, 2018

What a great man! I had him for 3 years. We had some great times in his class. You will surely be missed!

Angela Smiling-Lindroth

September 30, 2018

Mr Kuhny you will be greatly missed. He was my computer lab teacher and was our go to person when we wanted to be in the teachers assistant program. He was the best teacher at Riverdale. I am deeply sorry for your family's loss. Rest In Peace Nr. Kuhny... you and coach Adams have fun up there coaching the teams of Heaven. Once a Raider always a Raider!!! C/O 1997

Richard Mongeau

September 27, 2018

You were one of my favorite teachers. Learning BASIC and playing in the computer lab are some of my fondest memories in 83 and 84. You were the best, and will be missed.

Crissy Stout

September 20, 2018

Mr. Kuhny, I hope you knew just how much you meant to me. You helped me when my family was going through a lot. You were my safe place before school. I don't know if you taught me Windows 3.1 or if I taught you. You trusted me enough to give me a key to your classroom and a permanent hall pass my senior year. I hope I never betrayed your trust. May you rest in piece. I know heaven is welcoming you open arms. c/o '95

September 19, 2018

Dear family, I'm so sad to read of the death of Mr. Kuhny. He was my teacher at Riverdale and my softball coach as well. RIP Mr. Kuhny, once a Raider, always a Raider. Lorie (Kinney) Xikes

Donna Schuster

September 19, 2018

Mr. Kuhny was a wonderful person and teacher. Always enjoyed being in his classes.
Rest in peace Mr. Kuhny!
Donna (Nault) Schuster, Riverdale C/O 1987

Tracy Weeks-Demetree

September 18, 2018

Mr. Kuhny was a sweet, caring and funny man. He was my teacher and softball coach from 1992-1996. I will always remember him shaking his head and laughing at us for dying our hair red during softball season. Some ended up with Pink hair!
May he be at peace, flying high and playing softball. ❤

Beth Berry

September 17, 2018

John, so sorry to learn of your Dad's passing. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers for comfort. May your memories fill your hearts and bring you peace.

September 17, 2018

To Robert's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11, 12 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace towards us, to give us a future and a hope, and that if we come and pray to Him, He will listen to us. May that bring you comfort at this difficult time.

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