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Louis Kuhnle

December 28, 1943 — October 12, 2023

Louis D. Kuhnle, 79, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Stein Hospice,

following a lengthy illness.

Born on December 28, 1943, in Sandusky, Ohio, Louie had been a beloved lifelong

Vermilion resident.  He was a class of 1962 graduate from Vermilion High School.

Louie was a devoted Veteran and patriot, who proudly served his country in the U.S.

Army from 1966 - 1971, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant, working in Supply and as

an Armorer.

He served two combat tours in Vietnam from 1966 to 1967, earning the Purple Heart.

After his military service, Louie displayed his versatility through various professions. He

was a well-known Charter Fishing Boat Captain, navigating the waters of Lake Erie from

the Port of Vermilion. He also worked in masonry, carpentry, landscaping, and

snowplowing, leaving a lasting legacy of craftsmanship.

Louie was involved in many Veteran Service Organizations, especially the American

Legion Post # 397 of Vermilion, where he was an officer.  He held the distinguished title

of former Commander at AMVETS Post 22 also of Vermilion.  He was also a lifetime

member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #7576, and the Wakeman Eagles.  His

passions included hunting, fishing, gardening, and an unwavering love for all things

automotive.

He leaves behind a cherished legacy of his family. Louie is survived by his loving wife of

53 years, Linda C. Kuhnle, of Vermilion, Ohio. He is also survived by his sons: Louis

(Kristen) Kuhnle of Marysville, Ohio; Matthew (Jody) Kuhnle of Clarksville, Tennessee;

Mark (Allison) Kuhnle of Vermilion, Ohio. His enduring memory lives on through his

nine grandchildren: Claire Kuhnle, Katelyn (Jordan) Cordell, Hunter Roberts, Katherine,

Jack, Eleanor Kuhnle, and Lincoln, Alexandra, and Adrianna Kuhnle; along with great-

grandsons Blake, Parker, and Lennon Cordell. He is also survived by his dear brother,

Kurt (Paulette) Kuhnle, also of Vermilion, Ohio.

Louie was preceded in death by his parents, Louis C. Kuhnle and Anna Belle (nee

Derby) Kuhnle.

A celebration of his life will be scheduled for 1PM - 4PM on November 11th, 2023 at the

American Legion Post #397 in Vermilion.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be made in his

name to The American Legion Post # 397, located at 2713 State Road, Vermilion, Ohio,

or to the Disabled American Veterans at https://help.dav.org.

Expressions of sympathy and online condolences may be shared

at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.

Louie's memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

His legacy of commitment and passion for service to his community, his country, his

fellow Veterans, and to others will be celebrated for generations to come.

To send flowers to the family in memory of Louis Kuhnle, please visit our flower store.

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Saturday, November 11, 2023

1:00 - 4:00 am

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