GEORGE R. KUHN

George Roland Kuhn, 85, of Sabillasville, MD passed away peacefully Friday, November 8, 2024, at Menno Haven Rehabilitation Center, Chambersburg, PA.

Born on March 15, 1939, in Wolfsville, MD, he was the son of the late Goldie Rae (Wolfe) and Ernest Rexford Kuhn.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Virginia Draper, Martha Lovell, Donald Kuhn, Charlotte Beachley, Paul Kuhn, Betty Harsh, Jeanette Kuhn, a set of infant twins and a third infant sibling.

George graduated from Middletown High School, class of 1957. He continued his education at Frostburg State College where he earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

George served in the U.S. Army Reserves.

He began his teaching career with Frederick County Public Schools at Emmittsburg High School, moving to Catoctin High School when it opened in 1969, and later transferring to Thurmont Middle School, where he retired after 42 years of teaching and coaching soccer, basketball and track. George’s name is synonymous with Frederick County soccer excellence, serving as head soccer coach for 33 years. He was a charter member of the Blue Ridge Soccer Official’s Association, chairman of the Maryland State Soccer Committee for 15 years, a member of the Maryland State Coaches Association, and was inducted into the Alvin G. Quinn Sports Hall of Fame in 2011 and the Frederick County Soccer Hall of Fame in 2014.

George was a lifetime member of Garfield United Methodist Church, Smithsburg, MD. He was also a member and founder of Frederick County Civic Association.

George started a lawn care business called "Coach's Complete Lawn Care" which he ran for 52 years of operation.

He is survived by his son, George R. Kuhn, Jr. (wife Carrie) of Riner, VA, daughter Denise Kuhn of Waynesboro, PA and their mother Arlene C. Kuhn; grandchildren, Jeremy (Jessica), Jordan (Kendra), Jason, Jenna and Walter Davis IV; 2 great grandchildren; his sister, Judy House (Robert); brother, John Kuhn (Ruth); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Monday, November 18, 2024, at 11 AM at Garfield United Methodist Church, 13628 Stottlemyer Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783, with Pastors Al Deal & Ray Dudley officiating. Interment will follow at Garfield UMC Cemetery, Smithsburg, MD.

Family will receive friends Sunday, November 17, 2024 from 3-5 PM at J.L. Davis Funeral Home, 12525 Bradbury Ave Smithsburg, MD.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Garfield United Methodist Church, 13628 Stottlemyer Rd, Smithsburg, MD 21783.

Arrangements were made with J.L. Davis Funeral Home, Smithsburg, MD, and online condolences can be offered at www.jldavisfh.com.