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John D. Kuhn

December 7, 1940 — March 10, 2025

Arlington

John D. Kuhn

John D. Kuhn, 84, of Arlington, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 10, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

He was born December7, 1940, in Rush County, the son of Carl and Ela (Gunning) Kuhn. On August 13, 1961, he married his wife of 63 years, Evonne Davis, and she survives.

In addition to Evonne, John is survived by his children, Rhonda Tiwari and husband, Suresh, of Bluffton, South Carolina; Darryl Kuhn and wife, Lori, of Arlington; and Krista Hanna and husband, Brad, of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina; sisters, Betty Harrison and Ruth Ann Henney, both of Columbus; and Esther Kelly of Raleigh, North Carolina; brother, Joseph Kuhn and wife, Judy, of Fountaintown; grandchildren, Tyler Kuhn and wife, Erika, Jameson Kuhn, Keylan Hanna, and Brittany Hanna; great-granddaughter, Mildred F. “Millie” Kuhn; and several nieces and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jason Kuhn; sister, Frances Blount; and brothers, Paul Kuhn, James Kuhn, and Mark Kuhn.

In 1958, John graduated from Manilla High School.

He was a lifelong member of the Zion Evangelical Church, where he had served as President of the church board, and was a member of the Men’s Brotherhood.

John was a dairy farmer, retiring in 2004.

He served on the Rush County School Board for four years, and was President of the Farm Bureau Inc. for ten years.

John enjoyed collecting toy tractors. He also enjoyed visiting with family and friends over a bowl of ice cream.

Visitation will be from 10 to Noon, Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville.

Funeral services will follow at Noon, with Pastor Charles Jordan officiating.

Interment will be at Manilla Cemetery in Rush County.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Evangelical Church, 7025 E. 100 N. Shelbyville, Indiana 46176.

Online condolences may be shared with John’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.

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Past Services

Visitation

Thursday, March 13, 2025

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel

819 South Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176

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Funeral Service

Thursday, March 13, 2025

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel

819 South Harrison Street, Shelbyville, IN 46176

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