Gerhard A. Kuhn

Gerhard was born in Gmünd Germany on May 3, 1926 and immigrated to the United States in 1954 where he proudly became an American citizen.

Gerhard and Margarete (Peggy) were married shortly after and remained together until her death in 1999. His travels took him back to Europe on a regular basis – to visit family and enjoy travels. After moving to Sparta, NJ, Gerhard once again found happiness when he met Anneliese Gartner. Her family adopted him as one of their own. They enjoyed life together until her passing in 2020.

He was a world traveler, avid skier, golfer, hiker, and wine connoisseur. He was a “personal jeweler,” having designed and made special pieces (for worldwide distribution) in his shop in Manhattan. After his retirement he still dabbled in his jewelry making. He was a member of many clubs, including Lake Mohawk Golf Club, Cannstatter, and Enzian Ski Club. He loved discussing politics with anyone who would listen. His hobby was to study the stock market and investment strategies, and he followed International soccer leagues. He was a supporter of many charities.

Gerhard leaves behind his relatives in Germany: Siggi Burth, Renate Stegmaier and husband Sepp, Andrea Kuhn and husband Oliver, Lothar Kuhn and wife Anneliese, and numerous grand nieces and nephews. He will also be missed by his good friends (too many to mention) but especially: Helen & Raimund Winkler, Litsa and Sig Binder, Gene and Elizabeth Hefele, and Michael and Berenice Gartner.

Visitation for Gerhard will be held on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 3 - 7PM at Goble Funeral Home 22 Main St., Sparta, NJ. Funeral mass will be celebrated 10:30AM Saturday, August 26th at St. Kateri Church 427 Stanhope Sparta Rd., Sparta, NJ. Interment will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery located at the corner of Westville Ave. and Thomas St., Caldwell, NJ 07006.

Donations in his memory may be made to any of his favorite charities:

The Capuchin Franciscans of the Province of St. Mary

Donate By Mail:

Make your check payable to Capuchin Province of St. Mary and mail to:

Mission & Development Office

110 Shonnard Place

Yonkers, NY 10703-2226

Toll Free: 866-363-5917

Donate online:

https://www.capuchin.org/support-us/#donate-form

Salvation Army

Donate by Phone - Call in your donation by dialing 1-800-SAL ARMY (725-2769)

Donate by Mail:

95 Spring Street

Morristown, NJ

703-684-5534

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