Kuhn's Corner's Roger Kuhn Sr. Passes, Age 74

Fairfield, CT - Roger Kenneth Kuhn Sr., 74 of Fairfield, CT, passed away quietly at home surrounded by his loved ones February 26th, 2016.

He was the son of the late Gasper "Gus" William Kuhn and late Elizabeth Sombathy Kuhn, owners of Kuhn's Corner, in Fairfield, CT. An institution of Fairfield, the family restaurant located at the corner of Black Rock Turnpike and Tunxis Hill Cutoff, spanning five decades. Kuhn's Corner was known for their roast beef sandwiches, chili dogs and famous Kuhn's Chili. It was a longtime multi-generational restaurant, fondly remembered and enjoyed by Fairfield residents and throughout the state.

Roger graduated from Andrew Warde Class of 1960. In high school, he met and later married his Lillian Adrien Choiniere, the love of his life and soulmate of 52 years. They were inseparable.

Roger left the University of Bridgeport, "School of Accounting", after 3 ½ years when his father, "Gus", needed his help as a full-time manager at the family restaurant. He enjoyed his job "every day" for 24 years, until the restaurant sold in 1987.

As manager, he wore many hats from bartender to kitchen. His hardy laugh was instantly recognizable. With his warm smile and generous character, he made strangers feel like longtime friends, and friends feel like family. This was his unique gift that he shared with the world that he embraced.

Roger was a proud member of both the Elks Club and Knights of Columbus (Father Coleman Council) Lodge #2220. Roger and his son were both members of the Newtown Fish & Game Club where they shared many memories hunting and fishing. He also loved to bowl, shoot pool and play liar poker. His poker nights were legendary and a source of many hilarious stories. There are also years of family trips to New Hampshire that account for the fondest of memories and who could forget his love for cooking. Roger truly had a heart of gold and, yes, they broke the mold.

Kuhn is survived by his wife, Lillian, and their three children Denise Kuhn of Woburn, MA, and her children Ilana, Shoshana and Nathaniel; his son Roger K. Kuhn Jr. of Fairfield, CT and his son Ethan; Michelle Kuhn, of Scottsdale, AZ; his brothers Richard Kuhn of Sandy Hook, CT, the later Gail Divorsky of Madison, CT, Ronald Kuhn of Bridgeport, CT, and Keith Kuhn of Fairfield. There are also countless cousins, nieces, nephews and friends of their children that were like bonus children. He will sadly be missed.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 4-8 p.m. in the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home, 1209 Post Road, in Fairfield Center. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 10:15 a.m. in the funeral home and 11:00 a.m. at Saint Emery's Church, Fairfield. Interment will follow at Mountain Grove Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital , 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

To order flowers online, for travel directions, or to sign his guest register, please visit www.LeskoPolkeFuneralHome.com.