Obituary of George Kuehn

George W. Kuehn Age 81, late of Frankfort, and formerly of Mokena and Cicero, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014 at Rosewood Care Center, Joliet. Born March 27, 1932 in Chicago, he was the son of the late George and Amelia (nee Lavecka) Kuehn. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, and was a graduate of Illinois State University where he received his Bachelors and Masters degrees. George taught Industrial Arts at Lincoln-Way Central High School for 29 years where he served as Chairman of the Department. He also taught Drivers Education and was a school bus driver. Surviving are his children, Susan (Donald) Koefoed of Frankfort, Max Kuehn of Denver, CO, Paul (Lisa) Kuehn of Plainfield, and Emily (Bill) Santoro of Divide, CO; eight granddaughters, Roseann (Dragos) Morar, Melissa Koefoed, Elyse Koefoed, Elaina Koefoed, Monica Santoro, Corinne Santoro Gabrielle Santoro and Evelyn Kuehn; one sister, Maryann (Tom) Bezouska of Berwyn; one brother, Tom H. (Judy) Kuehn of Phoenix, AZ; three nephews; and one niece. Funeral Services for George W. Kuehn will be Friday, February 28, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet. Interment will be in Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the George W. Kuehn Scholarship Fund at Lincoln-Way High School would be appreciated. Visitation Thursday 2-8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information: 815-741-5500 or www.fredcdames.com