Dale E Kuhn

Dale E. Kuhn January 8, 1921 - February 24, 2009 Dale E. Kuhn, 88, a lifelong resident of Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Springhurst Health Campus, Greenfield. He was born January 8, 1921 in Greenfield, Indiana and was the son of the late Walter and Amy (Moose) Kuhn. Dale was a 1939 graduate of Mt. Comfort high school where he played basketball along with the violin, clarinet and trumpet in the band and orchestra. He was active in 4-H raising calves, hogs and vegetables. Dale served his country in the U.S. Army and was involved in radio communications. He was a member of the Hancock County Voiture 1415, Post 100 AmVets, Hancock County Veterans Service Officer for 15 years, American Legion Post 119, Elks Club of Greenfield, State Commander of Indiana American Legion from 1970-1971, Former Chairman for the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Home in Knightstown. He was a lifelong farmer and retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 years as a rural carrier. He was a former member of the Mt. Comfort United Methodist Church. Dale was an avid golfer, bowler and loved to cook for large events at the American Legion. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Elizabeth "Babe" (Beaver) Kuhn of Greenfield; son, David Kuhn of Muncie; daughter, Dalene Walker Kuhn of Knightstown; two grandchildren, Carmen Duque and Arielle Smith; two great-grandchildren, Taylor Smith and Sarah Campbell. Funeral service will be 10:00 am Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Stillinger Family Funeral Home, Pasco Chapel, Greenfield. Military graveside rites provided by the Greenfield Veterans Honor Guard will follow at Park Cemetery, Greenfield. Friends may call Friday, February 27, 2009 from 3:00 until 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Comments I hope you are all doing well and staying close. Times like these can be hard, use each other's strength. Sending my love and condolences. " Gordy Gordy Beemer - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM Mr. Kuhn was a wonderful friend to the Garza family. My parents thought very highly of Dale and all that he did for the American Legion program. I am so sorry for your " loss. God bless you, always. Debra Ann Miller - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM SEND MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY. KNOW HE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL AND BY THE 10TH DISTRICT FAMILY. " RUTH JOHNSON - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM My thoughts and prayers go to the family of Dale Kuhn.As an ambassa-dor of Freedom Team Salute, I have " great admiration for Dale's cour- age and unselfishness in serving his country. His passion and loyalty was carried on throughout his life in leadership roles in many military related fraterni- ties. We owe him our gratitude. Rudolph Nylund - November 21, 2011 at 04:54 PM