Jeffrey R. Kuhns, 76, of Slatington, formerly of Emmaus, died on Aug. 19, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in Complete Care at Lehigh Center, Lower Macungie Township.

He and his wife, Lucille W. (Rothrock) Kuhns, were married 51 years.

Born March 30, 1947 in Allentown, he was the son of Gladys F. (Metzger) Kuhns of Walnutport and the late Robert Ralph Kuhns.

He faithfully and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War.

He was employed at Print Force, Allentown, and the former Rodale Press, Emmaus, for a combined 40 years before retiring in 2009.

He was a member of Union United Church of Christ, Neffs.

He proudly served with the Emmaus Fire Police for 43 years.

He enjoyed fishing, photography, spending time with dogs, swimming, fixing things, target shooting, long walks and time with family, especially lake and Long Beach Island vacations.

In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by children Robert J. Kuhns (Heather) of Fogelsville, Peter G. Kuhns (Lisha) of Hamburg, Jodee C. Humanick (Brandon) of Slatington, and Shawn M. Kuhns of Bethlehem; sisters Barbara J. Rechtor (Dennis) of Walnutport, and Donna F. Shollenberger (Jack) of Palmerton; and grandchildren Dakotah, Cayden, Addisyn, Collin, Keira, Weston, Chevelle and Ellyanna, expected in October.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.