Albert Carl Kuhles

March 2, 1933 - October 13, 2015

Albert Carl Kuhles, 82, of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 6:49 P.M. Tuesday October 13, 2015 at Watseka Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Watseka, IL. He was born March 2, 1933 in Chicago, IL, the son of Carl and Mary (Michaels) Kuhles. He married Barbara Coles on June 30, 1963 in Braceville, IL. She survives in Hoopeston. He is survived by two sons, Kenneth (Wanda) Kuhles of Hoopeston, IL and Ray Kuhles of Las Vegas, NV; two sisters, Alice (Howard) Oswald of Bolingbrook, IL and Carol (John) Van Dyke of Tallahassee, FL; three granddaughters, Kadie (Nick) Cushman, Karie (Jeff) Nolan, and Kamie Kuhles; two great-grandchildren, Preston Cushman and Piper Nolan, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Al served in the United States Army, where he received the National Defense Service, UN Service, and Korean Service medals. He was the owner of Skater’s Paradise in Hoopeston for seventeen years. Al worked as a Draftsman at Caterpillar, until his retirement. He later worked at Food Machinery Corp. in Hoopeston. He also worked as a bus driver for the Hoopeston Multi-Agency. Al was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hoopeston. He enjoyed helping with church repairs and volunteering his time at the Multi-Agency Teen Reach Program. Al was a diehard Chicago Bears football fan. He loved playing pool, cards, and games. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and grandchildren. A visitation will be held 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. Sunday October 18, 2015 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston. The funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Monday October 19, 2015 at the funeral home, Pastor Adam Taubert officiating. Burial will be at Danville National Cemetery in Danville, with military rites will be accorded by Danville American Legion Post #210. Memorials may be made to the Salem 4 Youth 15161 N. 400 E. Rd Flanagan, IL 61740.