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Jerry Ray Kuhn, 83, of New Palestine

Jerry Ray Kuhn, 83, of New Palestine, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

He was born June 12, 1941, in Rochester, the son of George and Wilma (Swick) Kuhn.  On July 1, 1962, he married his wife of 62 years, Jean Ann Smith, and she survives.

In addition to Jean, Jerry is survived by his son, Gregory Kuhn of Harlan; daughter, Janna Rennier and husband, Steve, of New Palestine; grandchildren, Emily Kuhn and Brandon Rennier; sister-in-law, Juanita Kuhn of Mentone; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kimberly Kuhn; twin brother, Larry Kuhn; and nephew, Neiel Kuhn.

In 1959, Jerry graduated from Akron High School.  Following high school he attended Fort Wayne Business School and received his degree in accounting.

He was a member of the Amboy United Methodist Church and a current member of Amity Community Church.

Jerry retired in 1998, as an accountant for General Motors, with over 35 years of service.  He formerly served his community as the Amboy Town Marshall for 25 years and was a trustee for Miami County.

He was a member of the Converse Masonic Lodge No. 601 F&AM.

Jerry enjoyed going fishing, hunting, walking and biking.

A gathering of friends and family will be from 2 to 4 pm, Monday, April 28, 2025 at Amity Community Church, 6042 W 100 N, Greenfield, Indiana 46140.  A Celebration of Life will follow at 4 pm, at the church.

Services have been entrusted to Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, 124 E. North St. in Morristown.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 8604 Allisonville Rd., Suite 140, Indianapolis, Indiana 46250 or the American Cancer Association, 5635 W. 96th St., Suite 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278.

Online condolences may be shared with Jerry’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com .