July 19, 1940 – November 5, 2019
Warren Francis Kuhn, 79, Sheridan, passed away on November 5, 2019 from injuries he sustained during an automobile accident in Northern Hamilton County. Born July 19, 1940 in Noblesville, he was the son of the late Adam Frank and Ethel Irene (George) Kuhn.
Mr. Kuhn was a 1958 graduate of Westfield High School and a lifelong farmer in Hamilton County. Following graduation, he went to work for Kraft Foods in Sheridan, and would later work for a short time at Booker’s Feed Store. Warren also drove a school bus route for both Sheridan Community Schools and Westfield School Corporation for a number of years.
Warren was a veteran of the United States Army, proudly serving his country from 1963 to 1965 while stationed in Neu-Ulm, Germany. After his 17 ½-month deployment was finished, Warren returned stateside and continued his service through his reserve training at Camp Grayling, Mich., until his discharge in 1969.
Farming was one of the things Warren enjoyed most in life. His love of dairy cattle kept him engaged in selling Grade B milk until 1985, at which time he decided to sell his herd and switch over to raising beef cattle. After a few years, Warren decided to make another change; this time it was from beef cattle to raising sheep. During that time, he was a member of the Continental Dorset Sheep Club, as well as the American Rambouillet and Dorset Sheep Clubs. Throughout all of his years of farming, Warren also raised chickens. He enjoyed showing his flock at the State Fair summer after summer, and over the years amassed quite the collection of colorful ribbons for his work. For Warren, however, raising animals on the farm was never work, it was a labor of love. His animals were his pets and they all held a special place in his heart. In addition to raising animals, Warren had quite the green thumb. He loved gardening and was quite well known for his beautiful roses.
Warren was a 60-plus year member of the Sheridan First United Methodist Church, where he sang in the church choir for several years. He also served on the Administrative Council, briefly served as a trustee of the church, and was a longtime member of the Challengers Class.
Warren is survived by his sister, Carol Elizabeth Kuhn, Sheridan; and by his good friends, John and Karla Waitt, Sheridan. John and Karla have been wonderful stewards of Warren’s farm since his retirement.
He was preceded in death by his parents in 1982; his brother, George Arnold Kuhn, in 1938; his paternal grandparents, Adam and Annie (Whitesell) Kuhn; and his maternal grandparents, Charles and Agnes (Collier) George.
Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, November 11, 2019 at Kercheval Funeral Home, 306 E. 10th St., Sheridan. Burial will follow at Crown View Cemetery in Sheridan. Pastor Carol Fritz will be officiating. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Kercheval Funeral Home in Sheridan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be presented to the Sheridan First United Methodist Church capital campaign fund.
Arrangements
Calling: 5 to 8 p.m., Nov. 10
Service: 11 a.m., Nov. 11
Location: Kercheval Funeral Home
Condolences: kerchevalfuneralhome.com