Vernon Francis Kuhn age 83, died peacefully with his family by his side, at the Columbus Community Hospital on Sunday, January 18, 2015 from complications of Influenza A. He was born on June 4, 1931 in Cambria to Edgar and Iva (Cuff) Kuhn. Vern was a 1949 graduate of the Cambria High School. He was married to Helen Hurckman on June 12, 1957 in Rio. Vern was a hobby farmer and was employed at Babcock Automotive in Beaver Dam. He later worked for Olson Implement in Columbus as a parts manager. He began working for the Columbus Community Hospital in 1974 in laundry service, retiring in 2008 in the maintenance department. Vern was married to Charleen Lang on August 2, 2002 in Columbus. He was an avid hunter of deer, rabbits and pheasants, with his beloved dog. He enjoyed traveling, especially the back-road way to destinations, and a good wedding. He cherished time spent with his family. Vern was a member of St. Jerome Church where he also performed mechanical maintenance for the church and school. Survivors include his wife, Charleen of Columbus; two daughters, Lori Kuhn-Weishoff (Jeff Weishoff) of Rio and Kathleen (Ron) Wright of Deforest; a son, Douglas (Melissa) Kuhn of Yorktown VA; three step daughters, Julie Desjarlais of Columbus, Janet (Don) Ash of Janesville, Jodie (Tony) Ballweg of Columbus; six grandchildren, David (Erica) Weishoff, Allison and Mitchell Wright, Kirsten, Kaylie and Aidan Kuhn; eight step-grandchildren, Emily (Tony) Kosterman, Alisha (Dan) Hayes, Hilary (fiance Tyler Henrikson) Ballweg, Jacob Ballweg, Anne (Jace) Dilley, Jacob Ash, Rebekah Ash, Noah (Noel) Ash; a great granddaughter, Adelynn Weishoff; three step-great grandchildren, Braun and Brailey Kosterman and Carson Dilley; one sister, Florence Bankers of Portage; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Helen on July 12, 1997; two brothers, Arnold and William; a sister-in-law, Irene Kuhn and brother-in-law, Ray Bankers. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, January 22, 2015 at ST. JEROME CATHOLIC CHURCH, Columbus. Rev. Steve Kortendick officiated. Interment was in Hillside Cemetery, Columbus. Visitation was from 4:30 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home on Wednesday, and from 10:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. on Thursday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Columbus Community Hospital, St. Jerome School, Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, or the charity of one's choice.