He was convicted on embezzling a paltry $1,217 from the Bund in late 1939, and sentenced to two years in prison. 31 Aug 1889 2. . Arnie Bernstein assembles a riveting in-depth portrayal of the rise and fall of Fritz Kuhn's German-American Bund. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Based on current mandated restrictions, the family has had a private graveside service. Fritz is featured in the documentary film "Inside Nazi Germany," the January 1938 March of Time newsreel called "the first . He was born in Manila, Philippines on December 20, 1933 to Florencio and Angelita (De Dios) Dalusong. Meanwhile. CU. Much like the thousands of other young men following the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand in . At this time, Germany was preparing to host the 1936 Olympics. Read more. Help needed Immagrant ships. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Charles Kuhn 1/31/12. There were plans to construct a Fritz Khn Museum. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. On 1 March 1938, the Nazi government decreed that no German national ("Reichsdeutsche") could be a member of the Bund, and that no Nazi emblems were to be used by the organization. Reportedly, Hitler was not favorably impressed with Kuhn, a man who, unlike the German Fuhrer, liked strong waters and women. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Oops, we were unable to send the email. According to FBI files, the duo were planning to send the woman (who happened to be Jewish) - a letter spackled with swastikas, threatening to have her sister who lived in Germany killed unless she coughed up cash. Self: Volks-Deutsche/Jungen in USA. American leader of the German American Bund (18961951), Nazi America: A Secret History (2000), History Channel (92 min), Associated Press, Former Bund Leader Convicted In Absentia by German Court,, Associated Press, Kuhn Captured In French Zone,, The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, "Fritz Kuhn Death in 1951 Revealed. at a screening in the March of Time building.As for Fritz Kuhn, his own troubles preceded those that led to the downfall of the Bund. Fritz Julius Kuhn was born May 15, 1896 in Munich, part of a family composed of eleven other children. . Fritz Kuhn. There are no events scheduled. Kuhn didnt let a little thing like incarceration stop him, though - according to FBI documents, Kuhn conspired with a 52-year-old man named Charles Harman, who was at the tail end on a ten year sentence for forgery, to extort money from Helena Rubinstein a wealthy toilet preparations owner, from Poland. Gerhard Kunze fled to Mexico in November 1941, and after Germany and America went to war in December of that year, Kuhn was incarcerated at an internment camp in Texas for the duration. Fritz gave the best advicealways showing others to never sweat the small stuff. Specifically: Believed to be Munchen Waldfriedhof. [17] District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey issued an indictment and won a conviction against Kuhn. Memorial ID. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Kuhn didn't let a little thing like incarceration stop him, though - according to FBI documents, Kuhn conspired with a 52-year-old man named Charles Harman, who was . Although a naturalized citizen, he was denaturalized in 1943 due to his pro-Nazi allegiances and deported to Germany in 1945. Two years later the government fell. The institute was designed to operate both as a training facility for hands-on workers and to operate a structured programme of coursers for a newly "metal design department" at the Weiensee Arts Academy which, naturally, was closely involved in the development. [3] In 1927, while still working through his apprenticeship, and two years after his parents had set up a business together in Berlin-Weissensee, Fritz Khn met Karl Schmidt who became something of a mentor, encouraging him in his wish to go into business independently. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. In 1941 the Bund was banned and Kuhn had already been arrested for embezzlement of Bund money. However, in March 1936, the German American Bund was established in Buffalo, New York as a follow-up organization for the Friends. FRITZ KUHN: A Night at the Garden. As a Field Lieutenant he won the Iron Cross for bravery under fire. As his popularity grew, so did the tension against him. These protests were occasionally violent, making the Bund front page news in America. He attended St. Bartholomew Catholic Church.He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred L. and Mary Frances Walsh Kuhn . It was said that Kuhn had on hand 200,000 men ready to use guns, that there were 50,000 in Connecticut alone, that 25,000 had goose-stepped through Nassau County, New York. Mary Frances Kuhn Pugh "Fritz". Fritz Julius Kuhn (May 15, 1896 - December 14, 1951) was a German Nazi activist who served as elected leader of the German American Bund before World War II. Fritz Julius Kuhn was born in Munich, Germany. [5] They were driven from the start by a determination to celebrate and conserve Fritz Khn's legacy. Placard outside court. Try again. The Bund simply dissolved but the hapless Kuhn was pursued by his jewish enemies for the next twelve years until his death. One of his first tasks was to plan a trip to Germany with 50 of his American followers. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Fritz gave the best advicealways showing others to never sweat the small stuff. Name Born Age Birth_Place Died; Kadur, Paul: 02/12/1926: 80: Laubau, Germany: 12/30/2006 A packed house of 20,000 plus whooped it up the Bundist leader Fritz Kuhn, a man with vainglorious dreams who roused crowds by targeting perceived religious, racial, ethnic, and/or political enemies. Sorry! Court in Munich. Fritz gave the best advicealways showing others to never sweat the small stuff. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Francis "Fritz" Kuhn. Kuhn was the leader, or Bundesfhrer, of the German American Bund. * Fritz Kuhn, "The Vest-Pocket Hitler": How a German immigrant spread Nazi propaganda through the American Bund in New York Citywith 70 branches across the US. Speeches. Funeral arrangement under the care ofZaagman Memorial Chapel. 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REPORTER AT LARGE about the trial of Fritz Kuhn. In 1949, an appellate court reduced Kuhn's sentence to two years of hard labor. [17] It found that Kuhn had embezzled over $14,000 from the organization, spending part of the money on a mistress. Obituary. Women members wore a white blouse and a black skirt. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2011 at the Champagne Funeral Chapel of Caseville with Rev. [18] There have been (imprecise and vaguely supported) suggestions appearing in the press that Fritz Khn only received the necessary permissions to start work on his new studio-workshop back in 1958 because he was inappropriately "close to" party members and officials in the East German government.[5]. [10], As his profile grew, so did the tension against him. Dir. On March 1, 1938, the Nazi government decreed that no German national (Reichsdeutsche) could be a member of the Bund and that no Nazi emblems were to be used by the organization. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Fritz Khn (1895 - 1928) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. Kuhn enlisted thousands of Americans to join using what would be criticized as antisemitic, anticommunist, and pro-German propaganda. Info Share. Please reset your password. Kuhn was unanimously re-elected on September 3 as National leader of the Bund, a pro-Nazi organization holding its sixth annual convention. He was released shortly before his death in 1951. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Martin Dies of the House Un-American Activities Committee declared that Fritz Kuhn had 480,000 followers. KUHN MARRIED KATHARINA LOCHNER ROCHESTER NEW YORK . Meanwhile, onstage, Fritz Kuhn stepped up to the microphone. ", "Zwangsrumung des Grundstcks von Fritz Khn Barrikade gegen den Gerichtsvollzieher", "Kunst am Bau im Auftrag des Bundes ein Rckblick", "Museum fr den Metall-Knstler Fritz Khn in Gefahr", "Das Kreuz auf der Kuppel der St. Hedwigs-Kathedrale", "Die "Galaktische Stahlwand" sucht eine neue Heimat", "Fritz-Khn-Museum Unverdientes Desinteresse", "Der Metallgestalter Achim Khn: Przision und Sinnlichkeit aus vier Jahrzehnten", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Fritz_Khn&oldid=1133072164, Academic staff of the Berlin University of the Arts, Recipients of the National Prize of East Germany, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 January 2023, at 04:32. You can still show your support by sending flowers directly to the family, or plant a tree in memory of Francis "Fritz" Kuhn. Year should not be greater than current year. Further afield, he took part on the Montreal World Fair, with a "walk-in sculpture" for the Kugelfischer stand in the West German pavilion. Mary Frances Kuhn Pugh "Fritz", age 93, of Hoover, Alabama passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. After the war, he graduated from the Technical University of Munich with a Master's Degree in chemical engineering. Any questions about content should be referred, therefore, to the appropriate district office. Fritz Kuhn is on Facebook. [3] [18] Despite his criminal conviction for embezzlement, followers of the Bund continued to hold Kuhn in high regard, in line with the Nazi Fhrerprinzip, which gives the leader absolute power. [27][28], In 1983 the East German government declared Fritz Khn's life's work a "national cultural asset" (einem "Nationalen Kulturgut"). Francis "Fritz" Kuhn Francis L. Kuhn "Fritz" age 95, went home to his Lord on Monday, May 18, 2020. Fred L. Fritz Kuhn, 80, died at Norton Audubon Hospital.He was a foreign language teacher with JCPS, having attended school at St. Mary and Saint Meinrad Seminary. MS. Fritz Kuhn, Former Chief of German American Bund, in court. It's earned great reviews from The New York Times, Chicago Tribune, Publishers Weekly, and many other publications. Box 606, Petersham MA 01366, or Saint Meinrad Seminary, 200 Hill Dr., St. Meinrad IN 47577. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. [14][15][16], Later in 1939, seeking to cripple the Bund, New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia ordered the city to investigate the Bund's taxes. He graduated from the University of Munich with a masters degree in chemical engineering after the war and moved to Mexico in the 1920s. Kuhn was convicted, and although members of the Bund believed it was a politically motivated frame-up and continued to hold him in high regard, he was a spent force, politically. Make a life-giving gesture Shirt rally in Manhattan. Munich (Mnchen), Stadtkreis Mnchen, Bavaria (Bayern), Germany. El patrocinio del homenaje se ha realizado correctamente. At this time, Germany was preparing to host the 1936 Olympics. During Kuhn's speech, a Jewish protester, Isadore Greenbaum, rushed the stage and had to be rescued by police after he was beaten and stripped by storm troopers. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rita and twin grandsons, Jason and Bradley Kuhn. Shaffer, Ryan (Volume 21, Issue 2, Spring 2010). Fritz celebrated 79th birthday on May 27. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was wounded three times. We have set your language to [2][3][4] The Bund elected the German-born American citizen Kuhn as its leader (bundesfhrer). [citation needed] Hitler wanted the U.S. to stay neutral throughout the war. In 1930s Germany, standing up to Hitler meant death. Kuhn was born in Munich, Germany on May 15, 1896, the son of Georg Kuhn and Julia Justyna Beuth. * Newark Nazis vs The Minutemen: How a Jewish resistance group, led by a prize fighter and bootlegger for the mob, waged war on the Bund in the streets . "[2], On March 11, 2010, Glenn Beck made comments on his TV show regarding social justice. Larry Froeber/NY Daily News Archive/Getty Images. 2800 Burton Street SE. (Kappe later returned to Nazi Germany, where he planned and executed the infiltration of the U.S. by two four-man teams of saboteurs in 1942. But in the United States, when Kuhn laid out his plan to 20,000 followers in Madison Square Garden, New York streets surrounding the venue were . In 1941 the Bund was banned and Kuhn had already been arrested for embezzlement of Bund money. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Saint Meinrad Class: O 1955. So, the plan was a bust, and in 1943 Kuhn had his American citizenship revoked, and he was deported in 1945. Fritz Julius Kuhn (May 15, 1896 - December 14, 1951) was the leader of the German American Bund before World War II. Kuhn also denied that the Bund had any agenda of introducing fascism to the United States.[8][9]. He was a devoted and proud father to Kathleen and Tim Gietzen, Jim Kuhn, Jane and Bruce Roark, Joe and Mari Kuhn, Kevin and Linda Kuhn, and Mary Lynne Kuhn. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rita and twin grandsons, Jason and Bradley Kuhn. Francis L. Kuhn "Fritz" age 95, went home to his Lord on Monday, May 18, 2020. . He became a naturalized United States citizen in 1934, but his citizenship was cancelled in 1943 owing to his status as a foreign agent of the Nazi government, and he was deported in 1945. On the other hand, Kuhn was only looking to stir more attention from the media. It read: "Tell Herr Vinchell, I will lift to piss on his grafe [sic]. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. May 18, 2020. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? [1][2][3][4], Fritz Khn was born into a Protestant family[5] in the Mariendorf district of central Berlin, his father's only son. There he earned a degree in Chemical Engineering and later fought in World War One. After the Second World War Kuhn was deported to Germany where he died a poor man with bad health issues. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Occupation: Rechtsanwalt in Grlitz: Managed by: Thomas Fhl (c) Last Updated: May 25, 2020 cemeteries found in will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Caitlin Russell sent this request to the Federal Bureau of Investigation of the United States of America. [4], A Congressional committee headed by Samuel Dickstein concluded that the Friends of New Germany supported a branch of German dictator Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party in the United States,[5] and the Friends of New Germany disbanded. Rebecca Millsap 9/12/13. Thanks for your help! However, their dream of America under a swastika flag and ruled by their leader Bundesfhrer Fritz Kuhn, attracted powerful foes.. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. FRED KUHN OBITUARY. Oops, something didn't work. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. This is a business registration address for Prostar Solutions, LLC. Fritz Kuhn (Fritz Julius Kuhn) was born on 15 May, 1896 in Munich, Germany. On August 8, 1942, six of the eight German agents were electrocuted at the District Jail in Washington, D.C. Two others were sentenced to prison, one for life and the other for 30 years. During World War I, Kuhn earned an Iron Cross as a German infantry lieutenant. Memorial contributions may be made to: Hospice of Michigan, 989 Spaulding Avenue SE, Ada MI 49301; or to the Clark Foundation-COVID-19 Care Fund, 1551 Franklin St. [9] Some 20,000 people attended and heard Kuhn criticize President Roosevelt by repeatedly referring to him as "Frank D. Rosenfeld", calling his New Deal the "Jew Deal" and denouncing what he believed to be Bolshevik-Jewish American leadership. Given the area's powerful Jewish . Weve updated the security on the site. [8] The film had its premiere at the Montevideo film festival. [8] Fritz Khn (29 April 1910 - 31 July 1967) was an East German visual artist whose output included sculpture, metal-artwork and photography. How do we create a person's profile? [19] Even after the sudden appearance of the Berlin Wall in 1961, Khn was seen as a member of the artistic establishment, winning commissions from state authorities and respected for his inventive artistry in his unusual artistic niche, on both sides of the so-called iron curtain, despite the increasing semblance of permanence in the physical and political divisions between East and West Germany. A few years later, the would-be Fhrer was dead. Please try again later. Kuhn's booklet for the new organization, Awake and Act, emphasized the ways that the Bund would be beneficial for Americans. Fritz lives at 9927 Casebeer Miller Rd, Hicksville, OH. "[26] (Winchell died in 1972). . If you know of an upcoming event for Francis Kuhn, please add one. Fred L. "Fritz" Kuhn, 80, died at Norton Audubon Hospital.He was a foreign language teacher with JCPS, having attended school at St. Mary and Saint Meinrad Seminary. [10], The bodies of Fritz and Gertrud Khn are buried together in a "Berlin grave of honour" in the Grnau Forest Cemetery ("Waldfriedhof"). From Mexico, he emigrated to the United States where, in 1934, he became a naturalized citizen.The Bund originally was called "Friends of New Germany" when it was organized in the U.S. Members wore a uniform, a white shirt and black trousers for men with a black hat festooned with a red symbol. He was an American supporter of the German Nazi government led by Adolf Hitler that ruled Germany from 1933 to 1945. "Nazis Rallied at Madison Square Garden." WNYC, 1 May 2019. He was predeceased by : his wife Rita; and his grandsons, Jason and Bradley Kuhn. [5] During the East German years Fritz Khn was an officially eulogised celebrity, and there was no obvious sense of urgency in creating a museum celebrating his life and work. He became a naturalized United States citizen in 1934, but his citizenship was cancelled in 1943, and he was deported in 1945. Burial Details Unknown. Write your message of sympathy today. Betty Jean Kuhn - b. During his speech, a protester rushed the stage and had to be hauled off by security. Fritz was also a proud, dedicated, and loving grandfather and great grandfather to Matt and Heather Gietzen and their children Sophie and Colin; Melissa (Gietzen) and Marcel Tranchet and their children Henry and Ellie Marie; Molly (Kuhn) and Curt Kerkstra and their children Carson and Madelyn; Tom and Jaime Weibel and their children Tommy, Olivia, Travis and Madelyn; John and Molly Roark and their children Christian and JJ; Sara Roark and her children Brecken and Mia; Christina (Kuhn) and Roman Tapia; Andrew Kuhn; Charlie Kuhn; David Kuhn; Kyle Kuhn; and Ava Kuhn. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Georg Kuhn: Birthdate: estimated between 1838 and 1898 : Death: Immediate Family: Son of Max Kuhn and Charlotte Kuhn Husband of Johanna Kuhn Brother of Wilhelm Kuhn; Hedwig (Hedi) Kuhn and Dr. med. Fritz Kuhn, the self-styled "American Fuhrer," was the Leader of German-American Bund (Federation), a group which, prior to its dissolution following Pearl Harbor, was directly connected to Adolf Hitler and the Nazis. . Find the obituary of Francis "Fritz" Kuhn (2020) from Ada, MI. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. The purpose was to be in the presence of Hitler and to witness personally National-Socialism in practice. Fritz Kuhn was born 15-05-1896, in Munich, the son of Georg Kuhn and Julia Jystina Kuhn (born Beuth). Fritz Julius Kuhn (1896-1951) was elected head of the German American Bund, an American pro-Nazi group, in 1937. Five members of the German American Settlement League were under indictment. [10], In 1964 Khn was appointed to a professorship at the Weiensee Arts Academy, headquartered in the north-eastern part of the city. William Kuehn 10/13/12. In February 1939, 20,000 Bundists attended a mass rally held in Madison Square Garden in New York City. '[23] Kuhn said on June 17 that he considered the ten-year sentence as a "major Nazi offender" unfair, and that he intended to appeal it.[24]. Since 1989 and reunification, official positions have become more ambivalent, and the museum project remains unrealised: as the family's enthusiasm for it has resonated more strongly, the project has been increasingly hampered by lack of funds and opposition from local government. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. A Celebration of Life will be planned for a future date. 1954 4. Drag images here or select from your computer for Fritz Julius Kuhn memorial. The slaughter of war had left Germany desperately short of skilled workers which, in the case of the Soviet zone, was exacerbated by massive emigration to the American, British and French zones. In 1946, he was released and deported to Bundesrepublik Deutschland (West Germany), where he was imprisoned. Zaagman Memorial Chapel. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. He became a naturalized United States citizen in 1934, but his citizenship was cancelled in 1943, and he was deported in 1945. Re: Kuhn, Hemmann for all of you who love a mystery. . When he discovered he had been tricked, Walter Winchell reported that he was recorded screaming "I will be ruint. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. She was retired from USDA Soil and Conservation . [11][12] These protests were occasionally violent, making the Bund front page news in the United States. Father Unavailable. The giant Iron Crucifix suspended in the rebuilt Berlin ", Ingeborg Ruthe: Der unideologische Universalist in: Berliner Zeitung, 11 May 2010; p.21; accessed 15 February 2014 (but no longer accessible online). You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Failed to remove flower. We want to extend our sincere appreciation to the staff of Clark at Keller Lake for the compassionate care they provided, and to Dr. Jim Passinault, with whom Fritz truly had a special relationship. Inicio; Homenajes; Cementerios; Famosos; Colaborar; Inscribirse; Iniciar sesin; Inscribirse; Iniciar sesin; El homenaje se ha actualizado correctamente. Failed to report flower. Bernstein observes that "only three years ago Fritz Kuhn had been nothing . Kuhn enlisted thousands of Americans by using antisemitic, anticommunist, pro-German, and pro-American propaganda. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? . District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey issued an indictment and won a conviction against Kuhn. [2] Upon his release after spending 43 months in prison, Kuhn was re-arrested on June 21, 1943 as an enemy agent and interned by the federal government at a camp in Crystal City, Texas. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-8203. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Obituary Index of Germany. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/233183386/fritz-julius-kuhn. On May 25, 1939, Fritz Kuhn was indicted on a charge of having stolen $14,548 of the Bund's funds and was arrested near Allentown, Pennsylvania With Kuhn were three other high-ranking Bundists, Thomas Dixon, Gustav Elmer . He was released shortly before his death in 1951. Not only Jewish-Americans, but also German-Americans who did not want to be associated with Nazis, protested against the Bund. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Francis "Fritz" Kuhn please visit our. Benjamin De Dios Dalusong age 89, of Algonquin, IL passed away at home on February 2, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Today Kuhn is mostly remembered for holding the largest National Socialist rally ever held in America. [26], Having won many prizes and awards in his lifetime, Fritz Khn received further tributes after his death. His passion for life reigned true in everything he did. Kuhn met with the German Chancellor in person during a visit to the German Olympics in 1936. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and special friends. [13] Some 20,000 people attended and heard Kuhn mock President Franklin D. Roosevelt as "Frank D. Rosenfeld", calling his New Deal the "Jew Deal" and denouncing what he called Bolshevik-Jewish American leadership. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Fritz was an Army Veteran of World War II and held an unwavering love for the country that he defended. Learn more about merges. One of the most remarkable, given the enduring cold war spirit of the times, was a retrospective exhibition staged in his honour in 1969 at the Louvre Palace in Paris. FRITZ KUHN DEATH IN 1951 REVEALED; Lawyer Says Former Leader of German-American Bund Succumbed in Munich, https://www.nytimes.com/1953/02/02/archives/fritz-kuhn-death-in-1951-revealed-lawyer-says-former-leader-of.html. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. [6] The Bund elected the German-born American citizen Kuhn as its leader. Weve previously written about General Smedley Darlington Butler, the decorated general who, after being forced into retirement by Herbert Hoover for denouncing Benito Mussolini, helped stop The Business Plot in 1933, a conspiracy to recruit American veterans into the equivalent on an American Nazi Party. Fritz Kuhn. [1], After a Congressional committee headed by Samuel Dickstein, concluded that the Friends of New Germany organization supported a branch of German dictator Adolf Hitler's Nazi Party in America[citation needed], the Friends disbanded. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. [2] He worked at a Ford factory in Detroit before assuming control of the Bund in Buffalo, New York, in 1936. Discover Fritz Kuhn's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Fritz Kuhn of El Centro, Imperial County, California was born on July 31, 1896, and died at age 82 years old in February 1979. Munich-born Fritz Kuhn had been a World War machine-gunner; he had, he claimed, marched with Hitler in the unsuccessful 1923 beer-hall putsch, then fled to Detroit and gone to work for the Ford . MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 1 (AP) -- Fritz Kuhn, once the arrogant, noisy leader of the pro-Hitler German-American Bund, died here more than a year ago -- a poor and obscure chemist, unheralded and unsung. He is survived by : his children, Kathleen, Tim Gietzen, Jim Kuhn, Jane, Bruce Roark, Joe, Mari Kuhn, Kevin, Linda Kuhn and Mary Lynne Kuhn; his grandson Matt; his great grandchildren, Sophie, Colin, Melissa (Gietzen), Marcel Tranchet, Curt Kerkstra, Tom, Jaime Weibel, John, Molly Roark, Sara Roark, Christina (Kuhn), Roman Tapia, Andrew Kuhn, Charlie Kuhn, David Kuhn, Kyle Kuhn and Ava Kuhn; and also, Heather Gietzen, Henry, Ellie Marie, Carson, Tommy, Olivia, Travis, Madelyn, Christian, JJ, Brecken and Mia. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). 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