Coleman Kuhn

Coleman Kuhn, a well-known and respected Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor died on December 26, 2018 at the age of 91. Coleman, beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend to many died peacefully and contentedly at home in the presence of his children. Coleman was born and raised in New Orleans. Graduated with honors at the Univ. of Virginia, returned to New Orleans, and taught at Tulane Univ. In 1950, he became a co-owner/partner at Gandolfo Kuhn & Assoc., currently Gandolfo Kuhn, L.L.C. The firm was established in 1888 and is highly regarded for Civil Engineering and Land Surveying. He was an instructor for Route surveying and part owner of Offshore Surveyors. Coleman retired from the firm in 2000. The current team continues the excellent work the company is known for. He appreciated life in New Orleans and enthusiastically enjoyed the company of family and friends, cooking, fishing, painting, photography and traveling. Coleman was a long-time member of multiple educational, environmental and animal protection organizations. He was a founding member of the Bienville Club, and a member of S.Y.C., M.C. Club and Farmington Club in VA. Coleman is survived by his daughter, Kathleen Kuhn Gill (Aidan), son Christopher Coleman Kuhn, daughter Elizabeth Lucie Kuhn Seghers (Dreux), daughter Emily Saladrigas Lambert (Brad). Loving devoted grandfather to Estelle Elizabeth Seghers, William Christopher Kuhn, Benjamin Louis Kuhn, Camille Lucie Seghers. Preceded in death by his parents Percy Coleman Kuhn of Richmond, VA, Ruth Harper Kuhn of New Orleans, beloved brother William Allen Kuhn, wife Estelle Treadway Kuhn, wife Christine Saladrigas and nephew Russell Kuhn. The family wishes to thank his devoted assistant of 16 years Udell Murphy, the staff of Lakeside Hospice, and the many caregivers who enriched his life. A private memorial celebration of Coleman's life and memory will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Jacob Schoen & Son. To view the family guestbook, please go to www.schoenfh.com.