Thomas J. Kuhn
Thomas J. Kuhn age 74, of 2144 East 1150th St. Mendon, IL died on Friday, August 5, 2011 in
St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Tom was born April 17, 1937 in Quincy, a son of Albert E. and Genevieve A. (Ohnemus) Kuhn. He married Barbara A. Tournear on November 24, 1962 in St. Brigid’s Catholic Church in Liberty, and she survives.
Tom was a lifelong dairy farmer and was owner-operator of a can milk route for 4 and-a-half years. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960-1962 , stationed in Germany. He attended St. Francis Catholic Church. Tom was a charter member of the Adams County Olde Tyme Association, and was in attendance at their organizational meeting. He was a member of the K of C, the Adams County Farm Bureau, Mississippi Valley Holstein Club and the Holstein Association of the USA.
He enjoyed and was proud to breed and market Registered Holstein Bulls, selling over 300 bulls, most of them to repeat customers. Tom exhibited Registered Holsteins with his family for 61 years at the Adams County Fair. Tom had also exhibited Registered Shropshire Sheep, Registered Spotted Poland China Hogs, and New Zealand White Rabbits with his family at various local and state competitions. Tom was a dedicated and lifelong supporter of Catholic Schools and education. He was one of the original WTAD Rain Gauge Reporters, a job he thoroughly enjoyed. Tom was an International Harvester enthusiast, especially proud of his 1954 Super H and he had a large and unique collection of antique dairy memorabilia.
In addition to his wife Barbara, survivors also include his eight children: Myra Kuhn of Quincy, Melvin Kuhn of Sioux Falls, SD, Marvin and Myron Kuhn both of Mendon, Anaise (Derek) England of Edina, MO, Bob Kuhn of Springfield, IL and Matthew T. and Aaron Kuhn both of Mendon.
Three grandsons, Thomas, Daniel and John England of Edina, MO;
Brothers and Sisters, Elizabeth Sorrill, Ruth ( Leo) Zanger, Martha (Dewey) Tuley all of Quincy; Eugene (Joan) Kuhn of Ursa, Rachel (Bob) Askins of Quincy;
His mother-in-law, Mildred Tournear of Quincy and many nieces and nephews also survive.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Albert T. Kuhn and a sister, Rosemary Zanger.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home with a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors conducted by the American Legion Post #37.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh, with a K of C service at 6:00 p.m..
Memorials are suggested to K of C TV Mass, St. Francis Catholic Church or St. Edward Catholic Church, Mendon.
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Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you at this time of sorrow. We are glad that we were able to visit with you a few times over the past few years. God Bless
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Our lives here on earth are always too short.
To Barb and family, you have my sincere sympathy on the lose of Thomas, I know he will be missed greatly. You will be in my prayer for your healing. May Jesus walk with you in your sorrow. Anna Kamphaus
Aunt Barb & family – You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Friends,
I have no words to tell you how I feel about the loss of your dear husband and father. He was a man of great strength who knew how to love friends and family. You are the greatest testament to his life. He has left you with a great heritage.
I have a doctor’s appointment in Springfield Tuesday. I hope to be back in time for the wake. If not, I will see you on Wednesday morning.
I know that there is one more guardian angel in heaven. Lucky the soul whom he guards.
My thoughts and best memories go out to the family and friends.
Barb & family,
You are in my thoughts & prayers. I always remember Tom’s big smile and his love for the family. May his big smile & love shine down over you and comfort you at this time.
Somehow the sweetest memories shine through the sadness. Thinking of you and your family.