George Kuhn

Obituary of George Kuhn George E. Kuhn 87, of Leesburg FL, passed on January 16, 2014 he and Helens' 60th wedding aniversary. George was born November 19, 1926 in Louisville, Kentucky. George was a graduate of University of Louisville with BS in Commerce. He married Helen Rose Avery of New Albany, Indiana on January 16, 1954, they have 4 children, Lisa Kuhn, Christopher Kuhn, Eric Kuhn, Helene Kuhn Nickey Geoerge enlisted in U.S. Army Air Corps in 1944, was Air Cadet when WWII ended, he re-enlisted in Reserves and was recalled to active duty during Korean Conflictand was discharged in 1952. George was employed as the accounting department head for A&P Tea Co. Louisville, Kentucky in the early 1950s, office manager for Kentucky Dept. of Mental Health in mid 1950s, Quality Control Officer for Schenley Industries, Inc. in late 1950s. George became a U.S. Civil Servant with Social Security Administration in 1961, serving 30 years primarily as Field Represenative and Supervisor, retiring in 1987, was Public Information officer for Lake and Sumter counties, during which time he originated a weekly classical music program on Sunday evenings, sponsored by Leesburg Social Security Office,had by-line columns in Leesburg Commercial and Orlando Sentinel (Lake Co. edition) for many years, he initiated weekly Social Security radio programs in every station in Lake and Sumter counties, and served on Social Security Administration Southeastern Region Writers Cadre, writing newspaper and radio public information articles for distribution throughout Southeastern U.S.A.. George was Charter President of University of Louisville Chess Club in 1940s, held American Chess Association ranking for about 10 years. Founder and Charter President of PISHA (Picciola Island Subdivision Homeowners Association) about 1975. Charter member and co-founder of Central Florida chapter of Germany Philatelic Society in 1970, the 4-time President of Chapter 23 from 1973-2005. As a free lance writer, he wrote numerous articles which were published in the philaelic press in both the USA and Europe. A 2-time "Mr. President" of Happy Hoedowners Square Dance Club in 1980s and a Charter member and author of bylaws of Lake County Cultural Affairs Council, 1995-1996. Selected as one of original Commentators for Catholic Church in Kentucky in 1960s, Lector at St. Paul's Catholic Church from about 1969-1985, also serving as trainer for new Lectors and Scheduler for weekend services. Commissioned as Special Minister of the Eucharist in 1985 and continuing. Was named winners of the Father William Killion Volunteer Award in 2011 along with Helen. George joined the Rotary Club of Leesburg in 1970, serving as President 1977-1978, Charter President of Leesburg Sunrise Rotary, 1981-1983, Charter President of Leesburg Sunset Rotary, 1984-1985. George served as Governor of Rotary District 6980, 1997-1998, District Delegate to Rotary Council on Legislation, 2004, he served on district committee to organize Rotary Clubs in Wildwood in 1975, Lady Lake in 1996 and Lady Lake Area in 2003. Friends may call from 5 to 7 pm Monday, January 20th at the Beyers Funeral Home Chapel, with the Prayer Service at 6:45 pm, Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, January 21st at 8:30 am at St. Pauls Catholic Church, Leesburg, Fr Mark Wajda officiating. Burial will follow in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Cornerstone Hospice, 2445 Lane Park Rd. Tavares, FL 32778.

George Kuhn

November 19, 1926 - January 16, 2014