Robert LeRoy "Bob" Kuhns

Memorial services for Robert LeRoy “Bob” Kuhns, of Owasso, were held Sunday, July 7, 2013 at Grace Baptist Church in Owasso, OK. Pastor Dean Tucker officiated and a private family interment followed.

Bob was born January 24, 1948 in Peoria, IL to Victor Donald, Jr. and Sallie J. (Mitchell) Kuhns-Hitts. He passed away June 26, 2013 in Tulsa, OK at the age of 65.

Bob learned auto mechanics then moved to California with his mother and step-father where he graduated from high school. Over the years, Bob studied many trades including copy machine repair, electronics, landscaping, plumbing, carpentry and electrical, becoming a “jack of all trades”. However, Bob never lost his love for cars. He loved to help anyone and would often stop whenever he would see someone with car troubles. Bob and his wife Sharlee joined a fishing and camping club in Colorado (they met in Boulder, CO) and spent the weekends traveling around Colorado and surrounding states enjoying the outdoors and wildlife.

After moving to Owasso, OK in 1995 they were active in their homeowners association and joined the Owasso Community Center. Bob had learned computers, so he kept them up and running at the community center. He also volunteered to help the senior citizens with odd jobs. His charming manner and friendly smile was part of his personality. Bob was a saved Christian and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Owasso. Bob and Sharlee renewed their wedding vows in 2011. They were married for 26 years.

He is survived by his wife, Sharlee (Henshaw) Kuhns, of Owasso; step-daughter, Lori K. Linzmier of San Fransisco, CA; step-son, Alexander S. Holcomb of Boulder, CO; granddaughter, Airen L. Vandiggelen of Denver, CO; aunt, Joanne M. Kuhns of Minneapolis, MN; and many other friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Victor Kuhns; and mother, Sallie Hitts.