Paul Leroy Kuhn, M.D.

Paul LeRoy Kuhn M.D.

Paul LeRoy Kuhn, 85, of Lakewood, passed away August 24, 2014 of Alzheimer's Disease and Parkinson's Disease.

Paul was born October 26, 1928 in New London, Connecticut, the son of Arthur and Helen (Senkow) Kuhn. He was the eldest brother of Philip Kuhn and Patti Helene (Kuhn) Robino. At the age of 12 Paul moved to Denver, Colorado. Paul graduated from South High School, Denver. He graduated from the University of Denver, University of Colorado Medical School, and University of California Berkeley. Paul loved school and he loved learning.

Paul and Marilyn Hine of La Junta, Colorado eloped on June 2, 1950 after a one week courtship. They shared so much love they married again on September 10, 1950. They had four children: Michael, Nancy, Lori and Mindy.

Paul had a successful pediatric medical practice in Lakewood caring for his favorite people, children. Mid-life Paul moved his work to Denver Health where he continued his care for children and applied his organizational skills as an administrator.

Paul loved his hobbies. He was an avid woodworker, a prize-winning dancer, a top-notch tennis player, a reader, a photographer, and a skier. He never ran out of imaginative tales to tell his children and grandchildren. Others' stories always intrigued him. Paul enjoyed playing backyard games with neighborhood children. Paul was smart, athletic, creative, and fun. He never failed to lend his help in a time of need. Paul put his generous heart into everything he did.

Paul is survived by his wife, Marilyn; son, Michael P. (Susan) Kuhn; two daughters, Nancy A. (Ty) Lagerberg, and Mindy L. Major;8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and daughter, Lori E. Hill.

Memorial contributions may be made to Denver Hospice 501 So. Cherry Street, Suite 700,Denver, Colorado 80246 or at www.thedenverhospice.org/giving.

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