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George Jr

Golden Eagle 05/24/2018

George J. Kuhn Jr., 91, passed away at 7:25 p.m. on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at his home in Golden Eagle.

He was born on January 20, 1927, in Kirkwood, MO, the son of George J. Kuhn Sr. and Pauline (Schmitz).He married Mary Teague on December 11, 1950 in Kirkwood, MO. She preceded him in death on February 18, 1987. He married Irma Scott on December 10, 1988in Brussels. She survives.George worked as a self-employed contractor for his business, Kuhn Company, for many years. He was a member of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Brussels where he was on the church board. George helped on several boards in the area including the Advisory Board for Brussels Schools. George was a steam engine enthusiast and had a steam saw mill and steam boat.In addition to his wife, he is survived by 10 children, Emil (Cindy) Kuhn, Cindy (Albert) Jenkins, Fred (Debbie) Kuhn, Gretchen (Mike) Stoltz, Charlie Kuhn, Florence (Greg) Rose, Paul Kuhn, Sandy (Kenny) Odelehr, Vickie Nation, Melinda Pohlman; one sister, Alice Marshall, 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.In addition to his parents and his first wife, he is preceded in death by 3 sisters, Vera Kuhn, Florence Maleney and Betty Hilbrandt and one grandchild, Nicholas Kuhn.Visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Brussels with Pastor Jason Reed.Burial will follow at St. Matthew’s Cemetery.Gress, Kallal, and Schaaf Funeral Home in Brussels is in charge of arrangements.Memorials may be made to St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church and or a charity of families choice.Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.gresskallalschaaf.com

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