Obituaries

June 1, 1935 to November 1, 2020

WINAMAC - James E. “Jim” Kuhn Sr., 85, of Winamac, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 1, at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac.

He was born June 1, 1935 in Winamac to the late Jonas M. and Genevieve R. Weaver Kuhn. On June 16, 1956, he married Shirley A. Schramm at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac. She preceded him in death.

Survivors include:
Debra A. (Marc) Baumgardt, Lafayette, Daughter
David H. Kuhn, Logansport, Son
Diana L. (Davis) Bigelow, Raymond, Alberta, Canada, Daughter
James (Kerrie) Kuhn Jr., Las Vegas, Son
9 Grandchildren
21 Great-Grandchildren
Frances Knouff, Winamac, Sister
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Douglas Gunter, Grandson
Mary Pletka, Sister
Bernice Braun, Sister
Agnes Bosung, Sister
Theresa Olson, Sister
Sister Ruth Ann Kuhn, Sister
Leona Sommers, Sister
Ralph Kuhn, Brother
Richard Kuhn, Brother
Leonard Kuhn, Brother
Infant Triplet Siblings

Mr. Kuhn was a lifelong farmer and was retired from Plymouth Tube in Winamac. After retirement, he worked at Olson Auctions in Winamac for several years. He and his wife raised their four children whom they supported in all their 4-H and school sports endeavors. After their children graduated from high school, the couple hosted five exchange students over the years; two students from Japan and three students from Germany. They traveled to Germany to visit one exchange student, Rapheal, years later. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Logansport. He was an active member of the Northern Indiana Power from the Past and longtime manager of the Community Center at the Pulaski County Fairgrounds. He enjoyed spending time at the Von Tobel Senior Center at Pulaski County Human Services in Winamac. He was a kind and friendly man who did not know a stranger. He loved his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 13, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020 at the funeral home with Bishop Rich Tucker officiating. Burial will be at Reed Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or PEAK Community Services or Von Tobel Senior Center at Pulaski County Human Services.

Online tributes may be made at www.frainmortuary.com.