David E. KuhnDavid E. Kuhn, a resident of Syracuse, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2020, at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, as the result of injuries which he sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was 52 years old.
Born on Sept. 17, 1967, in Fort Wayne, he was the son of David M. Kuhn and Patricia A. Burns Kuhn. He was a graduate of Wawasee High School and went on to serve briefly in the U.S. Air Force before receiving an honorable medical discharge. He would go on to continue his education in the plumbing and HVAC trades, earning many certifications and licensures.
Professionally, he is most known for his time spent with Lefever Plumbing & Heating, Elkhart, and Ritter Electric, Syracuse. Those that knew him personally remember him as a caring, helpful person with a passion for helping others. David received training under the CERT program which would allow him to be deployed to disaster zones if needed. He was a lover of the outdoors and enjoyed kayaking, hunting and hiking. He was also a gun enthusiast with training in tactical weapon handling and he sought out courses to make himself a more proficient and safer gun owner.
On June 16, 1990, David was married to Shelley Brumbaugh in Warsaw. Together, the two have shared nearly 30 years, travelling, laughing and enjoying each other’s company.
Shelley Brumbaugh Kuhn survives in Syracuse. Also surviving are his father, David M. Kuhn, of North Webster; mother, Patricia Kuhn, of North Webster; brother, Scott Kuhn, of North Webster; and his in-laws: Jim and Judy Brumbaugh; of Milford.
He was preceded in passing by his grandparents and his stepmother, Marilyn Paton-Kuhn.
A Life Celebration® is planned with Titus Funeral Home, 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw. Friends may gather there for a time of visitation on Wednesday, Jan. 22 from 5 to 8 p.m.
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Memorials to donor’s choice.
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