Harold Daniel Kuhns

Harold D. Kuhns Obituary
Harold Daniel Kuhns, age 91, departed this life to enter the presence of his Lord, on Sunday, February 26, 2017.
The son of the late Samuel and Martha (Horst) Kuhns, Harold grew up in the area around Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. He married the late Vera Mae Martin of Greencastle, Pennsylvania, on March 24, 1945. He is survived by his children: Dennis (Edith) Kuhns of Harrisonburg, VA; Gloria (John) Swartzendruber of Kingman, AZ; Brenda (Lynn Dale) Maust of Pigeon, MI; Loretta (Phillip) Helmuth of Harrisonburg, VA; Pamela (Phillip) Risser of Greencastle, PA. He is survived by 15 grandchildren and 40 great-grandchildren. Also, he is survived by his only living sibling, Cora Crunkleton of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Vera; an infant son, David; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Eberly Kuhns; and his siblings.
Harold grew up on a farm and did turkey and chicken farming. During this time, he took a correspondence course in electronics. He then established a business as a radio and television technician in Greencastle, PA, called "Kuhns Radio and TV Sales and Service." Harold and Vera ran this business for nearly 30 years until they sold the business in 1980. During his career, Harold obtained a first class broadcasting engineer's license and helped put five radio stations on the air.
In 1980, Harold and Vera moved to Harrisonburg, VA, where they entered into two years voluntary service with Eastern Mennonite College (now Eastern Mennonite University). Vera served as Campus hostess, keeping a guesthouse where visitors to the campus would stay. Harold worked in the grounds/maintenance department where his electronics background was useful. After their term of voluntary service ended, they remained on staff with EMU until retirement. In his retirement years, Harold volunteered for many years at Gift & Thrift in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He also enjoyed the fellowship he had twice a week with friends in his ROMEO group (ROMEO meaning Retired Old Men Eating Out).
Harold and Vera were always active members of the churches they attended. They were active in the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church, near Greencastle, PA. One of the things Harold especially enjoyed was singing. He participated in an area wide men's chorus, and sang in the men's chorus at Cedar Grove. After moving to Harrisonburg, Harold and Vera were active in the Park View Mennonite Church.
Another ministry in which Harold was very active in the early 1960's was on the board of the newly formed Mason-Dixon Youth for Christ. This ministry supported clubs in the area High Schools and a weekly Saturday youth rally. As a family, we have appreciated the life and witness of our father. May the legacy he left us be a beacon for our own lives.
Arrangements are being handled by McMullen Funeral home of Harrisonburg. A viewing will be held at McMullen Funeral Home on Thursday (March 2) from 6 PM - 8 PM. A memorial service will be held at Park View Mennonite Church at 2:30 PM on Friday (March 3) with viewing visiting hours in the church library from 12 PM - 2PM. Interment will be in the Cedar Grove Mennonite Church Cemetery near Greencastle, Pennsylvania, on Saturday (March 4) at 1 PM.
Contributions in memory of Harold can be made to the VMRC Samaritan Fund, 1491 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802; the Compassion Fund of the Park View Mennonite Church, 1600 College Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802; or the International Rett Syndrome Foundation (www.rettsyndrome.org) 4600 Devitt Drive, Township, Ohio 45246.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.