Richard P. Kuhns, 87, of Nazareth, died Feb. 4, 2014, at Easton Hospital. He was the husband of Virginia (Schoenberger) Kuhns for 64 years.

Born in Bethlehem, he was a son of the late Howard and Mary (Naypouer) Kuhns.

He was in the 504th Parachute Infantry, 82nd Airborne Division in the U.S. Army during World War II .

He was a machinist for Bethlehem Steel, Sheridan Machine Shop and Mack Trucks for many years before retiring.

He played golf for the Nazareth Golf League.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Judith and her husband David L. Kresge of Bushkill Township and Cynthia and her husband James Paukovich of Lower Nazareth Township; a sister, Grace Kuhns; two brothers, Wayne and Ronald; six grandchildren; and seven great–grandchildren.

Contributions may be made to the church, c/o the funeral home, 211 E. Center St., Nazareth 18064.

Arrangements were made by Bartholomew-Schisler Funeral Home Inc.