Leonard L. Kuhn, 80, passed away on August 9, 2013 at the Charlier Hospice Center in Evansville, IN.

He was born January 15, 1933 the son of Joseph and Janie (Erwin) Kuhn.

He was a member of St. Mathew Church. He served in the United States Army for two years – stationed in Salzburg, Austria. He was employed at the Mt. Vernon Fire Department serving twenty-three and a half years. After retiring he was a self-employed electrician.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Una (Weatherford) Kuhn; son Michael (Leesa) Kuhn; daughter Joni (Chris) Hargett; six grandchildren, Justin Kuhn of Evansville, Joey Hargett of Mt. Vernon, and Mitchell Kuhn of Poseyville; Josh Ricker of Poseyville, Leslie and Tyler Ricker of St. Louis; brother Paul (Betty) Kuhn of Evansville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; half sister Octavia Mann; brother John Kuhn; three half brothers, Alfred “Hap” Wilson and Charlie Wilson, and Joseph “Bud” Kuhn Jr.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Schneider Funeral Home 512 Main St in Mt. Vernon with burial to follow at Bellefontaine Cemetery

Visitation will be held from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Monday at the funeral home.

He will be truly missed by family, friends, and especially at closing time at Bud’s Hardware.