NORTH LAWRENCE -- Levi M. Kuhns, 90, of North Lawrence, died Sunday morning, March 6, 2011 at the home of his son in Paris following a period of declining health.
He was born in Plain City on Sept. 27, 1920 to the late Monroe and Fannie (Miller) Kuhns and married Clara E. Wengerd on Dec. 25, 1947. She died July 12, 2006.
He was a retired farmer, carpenter and painter and was an avid organic gardener and deer hunter. He enjoyed softball and played into his 70's.
He is survived by children Mary Wade of Broadview Heights, Freeman (Debra) Kuhns of Paris, Elsie (Greg) Swick of North Lawrence, Dennis (Elizabeth) Kuhns of East Palestine, David (Earlyn) Kuhns of North Lawrence and Mae (Eric Hernquist) Kuhns of Columbus; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Susie (Boyd) Rodgers of Columbus, Ida Troyer and Katie Kratofil, both of Middlefield; brothers, Melvin (Anna) Kuhns of Millersburg and Freeman (Martha) Kuhns of Middlefield; a sister-in-law, Ella Kuhns of Maysville.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter; sister Amanda Yutzy; brothers, Joseph, Jacob, Albert and Monroe Kuhns; and a son-in-law, James Austin.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Pleasant View Mennonite Church near Berlin with John Miller and Chris Moen officiating. Burial will be in the Raber Cemetery in Wayne Township, Tuscarawas County. Friends may call Monday (today) from 5-8 p.m. at Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton or one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Online guest registration and condolences may be sent through the funeral home web site at www.spidellfuneralhome.com.
He was born in Plain City on Sept. 27, 1920 to the late Monroe and Fannie (Miller) Kuhns and married Clara E. Wengerd on Dec. 25, 1947. She died July 12, 2006.
He was a retired farmer, carpenter and painter and was an avid organic gardener and deer hunter. He enjoyed softball and played into his 70's.
He is survived by children Mary Wade of Broadview Heights, Freeman (Debra) Kuhns of Paris, Elsie (Greg) Swick of North Lawrence, Dennis (Elizabeth) Kuhns of East Palestine, David (Earlyn) Kuhns of North Lawrence and Mae (Eric Hernquist) Kuhns of Columbus; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Susie (Boyd) Rodgers of Columbus, Ida Troyer and Katie Kratofil, both of Middlefield; brothers, Melvin (Anna) Kuhns of Millersburg and Freeman (Martha) Kuhns of Middlefield; a sister-in-law, Ella Kuhns of Maysville.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter; sister Amanda Yutzy; brothers, Joseph, Jacob, Albert and Monroe Kuhns; and a son-in-law, James Austin.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Pleasant View Mennonite Church near Berlin with John Miller and Chris Moen officiating. Burial will be in the Raber Cemetery in Wayne Township, Tuscarawas County. Friends may call Monday (today) from 5-8 p.m. at Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton or one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Online guest registration and condolences may be sent through the funeral home web site at www.spidellfuneralhome.com.
NORTH LAWRENCE -- Levi M. Kuhns, 90, of North Lawrence, died Sunday morning, March 6, 2011 at the home of his son in Paris following a period of declining health.
He was born in Plain City on Sept. 27, 1920 to the late Monroe and Fannie (Miller) Kuhns and married Clara E. Wengerd on Dec. 25, 1947. She died July 12, 2006.
He was a retired farmer, carpenter and painter and was an avid organic gardener and deer hunter. He enjoyed softball and played into his 70's.
He is survived by children Mary Wade of Broadview Heights, Freeman (Debra) Kuhns of Paris, Elsie (Greg) Swick of North Lawrence, Dennis (Elizabeth) Kuhns of East Palestine, David (Earlyn) Kuhns of North Lawrence and Mae (Eric Hernquist) Kuhns of Columbus; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Susie (Boyd) Rodgers of Columbus, Ida Troyer and Katie Kratofil, both of Middlefield; brothers, Melvin (Anna) Kuhns of Millersburg and Freeman (Martha) Kuhns of Middlefield; a sister-in-law, Ella Kuhns of Maysville.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter; sister Amanda Yutzy; brothers, Joseph, Jacob, Albert and Monroe Kuhns; and a son-in-law, James Austin.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Pleasant View Mennonite Church near Berlin with John Miller and Chris Moen officiating. Burial will be in the Raber Cemetery in Wayne Township, Tuscarawas County. Friends may call Monday (today) from 5-8 p.m. at Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton or one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Online guest registration and condolences may be sent through the funeral home web site at www.spidellfuneralhome.com.
He was born in Plain City on Sept. 27, 1920 to the late Monroe and Fannie (Miller) Kuhns and married Clara E. Wengerd on Dec. 25, 1947. She died July 12, 2006.
He was a retired farmer, carpenter and painter and was an avid organic gardener and deer hunter. He enjoyed softball and played into his 70's.
He is survived by children Mary Wade of Broadview Heights, Freeman (Debra) Kuhns of Paris, Elsie (Greg) Swick of North Lawrence, Dennis (Elizabeth) Kuhns of East Palestine, David (Earlyn) Kuhns of North Lawrence and Mae (Eric Hernquist) Kuhns of Columbus; 17 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; sisters, Susie (Boyd) Rodgers of Columbus, Ida Troyer and Katie Kratofil, both of Middlefield; brothers, Melvin (Anna) Kuhns of Millersburg and Freeman (Martha) Kuhns of Middlefield; a sister-in-law, Ella Kuhns of Maysville.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a granddaughter; sister Amanda Yutzy; brothers, Joseph, Jacob, Albert and Monroe Kuhns; and a son-in-law, James Austin.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Pleasant View Mennonite Church near Berlin with John Miller and Chris Moen officiating. Burial will be in the Raber Cemetery in Wayne Township, Tuscarawas County. Friends may call Monday (today) from 5-8 p.m. at Spidell Funeral Home in Mount Eaton or one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.
Online guest registration and condolences may be sent through the funeral home web site at www.spidellfuneralhome.com.
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