Karlon John Kuhn

Karlon John Kuhn
July 7, 1933 - May 21, 2025 

Karlon John Kuhn passed away May 21st, 2025, 4:49 PM at Tripler Army Medical Center (TAMC) Honolulu, Hawaii.

He was born July 7, 1933, to Karl J Kuhn and Martha (Gondeck) Kuhn.

July 4th, 1962, he married Evangeline A. Plis of LaPorte, Indiana. They had three children: Marla F. (Ross) Guastella, John N. (Sharon) Kuhn and Dr. Brigette F. Kuhn; five Grandchildren: Dr. Rosario Guastella, Dr. Angelo Guastella, Dr. Veronica (Jenner) Jordan, Nicholas Kuhn, and Brandon Kuhn; Great Grandchild: Franco S. Guastella; one sister: Shirley (Richard) Keene, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother Bob (Jeanne), and his parents.

Karlon attended St. Mary’s Grade and High School and Notre Dame University. 

He was very family-oriented- wouldn't miss any events his children or grandchildren were participating in and was very generous as he would help anyone. He also loved the outdoors- hunting, snow skiing, boating, fishing and loved Sudoku at the highest level (Nightmare level).

Karlon was a Charter member of Notre Dame parish, American Legion (Skwiat Post) # 451, Navy league of the United states, Notre Dame men's club, BPO Elks Lodge # 432, former member Loyal Order of Moose Lodge # 980, Long standing Long Beach Country Club, Senior Center of Michigan City, St. Joe Club, Community Center of Waikiki, Hawaii, Usher- Notre Dame church for many years, Optimist Club - Michigan City, Knights of Columbus - South Bend, VFW Hawaii Post #8616.

He proudly served in the Army as an Assistant and Photographer to General Russell- 40th AAA Brigade in the Pacific Arena stationed in Japan from December 8th, 1955, to November 11th, 1957 and went on to serve in the Reserves until December 7th, 1961.

1957, he joined his father, uncle, and brother at Kuhn Beer Distributors then retiring in 1987 as President.

Upon his death, the staff and military members of TAMC paid tribute to him with the Honor Walk which is a ceremonial walk including members of the family to commemorate a Military Veteran as a salute to their military service. In another special ceremony, a Flag and Medallion from the Hawaii VFW Post #8616 was presented to his wife.

Being cremated, a Memorial Mass will be held at Notre Dame Church in Michigan City, IN at 10:00 am on Monday July 7, 2025. Visitation will be from 9:30 am - 10:00 am Monday at the church.  Burial at a later date. The Ott/Haverstock Funeral Chapel, Michigan City, IN is handling arrangements.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Notre Dame Church, Michigan City, IN.

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