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Richard Kuns
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Richard Kuns Obituary
Aug 1, 1940 - Nov 23, 2025
Sandusky
Richard A. "Dick" Kuns, 85, of Sandusky, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at The Meadows at Osborn Park, Huron.
He was born August 1, 1940, to H.T. "Ted" and Luella (Niemann) Kuns in Castalia. Dick graduated from Margaretta High School in 1958. Dick and his wife of 67 years, Alice M. (Schonhardt) Kuns, have lived their entire life in the Castalia area.
Along with his father and brothers, Dick farmed on the family farm until he began raising trout at Castalia Farms for 28 years. After retiring from Castalia Farms, he was employed at Shaker Village and Muirwood Apartments.
Dick attended Grace Lutheran Church in Castalia and played on the church dartball and softball teams for many years. He was an avid hunter his entire life and enjoyed the many years he spent at the family hunting camp in Pennsylvania.
Dick is survived by his wife, Alice; his sons, Keith (Becki) Kuns and Douglas Kuns, both of Sandusky; his six grandchildren, Jason, Nick, Schanel, Dane, Cory, and Leah; nine great-grandchildren, Selah, Jordon, Logan, Isaac, Evelyn, Otis, Colette, Lydia, and Alie; sisters, Carolyn Warner of Sandusky and Wanda Ross of Castalia; sisters-in-law, Carol and Linda Kuns; several nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
Dick is preceded in death by his daughter and son-in-law, Sherry and James Mazur; his parents, Ted and Luella Kuns; his brothers, Norman "Sam", Larry, Jim, and an infant brother; an infant great-grandson; and brother-in-law, Harold Schonhardt.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until time of service at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Faith Church, 1320 E. Strub Road, Sandusky. Pastor Tom Groot and Pastor Ken Hiser will officiate.
Memorial contribu-tions may be made to Back to the Wild, P.O. Box 423, Castalia, Ohio 44824 or donor's favorite charity.
Pfeil Funeral Home, Sandusky Chapel, 617 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, has been entrusted with arrangements.
Condolences may be shared with family at pfeilfuneralhome.com.
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Mary Anne Wiedenheft
November 25, 2025
My sympathy to you, Alice and family.
Babs Ferres
November 24, 2025
I´m so sorry for your loss, my condolences to the family. Prayers & thinking of all of you during this difficult time time.
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