Edward J. Kuhl, 73, of Sorento, died on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, at the Staunton Health and Rehab Center in Staunton.
The family is planning a service at a later date.
Mr. Kuhl was born one of 13 children to Leo and Henrietta (Hermling) Kuhl, in Breese. He married the former Betty Jean Nockman on March 28, 1986, in Donnellson; she survives.
He enjoyed owning Kuhl’s Tree Services for 30 years. He belonged to Laborers Local 1084 out of Hillsboro and had just received his 50 year gold membership card from them. He enjoyed spending his free time with his grandchildren, playing fast pitch softball, watching westerns and playing slots.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Kuhl is survived by his sons, Ronnie Cook, Lonnie “Shane” Cook and Cory Eulberg, all of Sorento; his daughter, Cindy (Nate) Driscoll of Peoria; his brothers, David (Bev) Kuhl and Mike Kuhl, both of Coffeen; his sisters, Mary Mullen and Aggie (Gary) Huston, both of Coffeen; his grandchildren, Breann Pinkley, Marissa Hutchins, Derrick Cook and Samantha Eulberg; and his great-grandchildren, Harper, Jace and Noelle.
He was preceded in death by his parents; an infant daughter, Candi Kuhl; four brothers, Herman “Red” Kuhl, George “Bud” Kuhl, Leroy Kuhl and Urban Kuhl; and four sisters, Ruthann Daiber, Bernetta Spaeth, Alice Campbell and Annetta Kuhl.
Memorials may be made to the family, in care of Betty Kuhl.
Hough-Dean is assisting the family. To send flowers, plant a tree in his memory or leave online condolences, visit www.houghdeanfh.com.
