Kurt W. Kuhn D.C., Ph.D.

Dr. Kurt W. Kuhn, 65, of Waterloo, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at UnityPoint Hospice on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa on December 26, 1959, the son of Matthew and Dorothy Moser Kuhn.

He married Lisa Hoffman in Iowa and they later divorced. Kurt met the love of his life, Suzanne Louisa Twedt in Reno, Nevada and they were married in 1990. They were blessed with two daughters, Sarah and Erika, and moved back to Waterloo in 1995 and opened Kuhn Chiropractic, PC.

Kurt graduated from Waterloo West High School, Palmer College of Chiropractic, and Purdue University. After graduating from Palmer College, Kurt practiced in Carroll, Iowa before moving to Reno, Nevada and opening a practice there. As a lifelong learner his extensive post graduate education included fellowships, certifications, masters degrees, and a Ph.D. which were important to him in providing excellent care for his patients. Kurt was pleased to sell his practice to Dr. Mary Kelly, his former associate, longtime colleague, and dear friend to ensure that his patients would be in good hands.

He enjoyed his life, including 42 years of caring for patients, 35 years working alongside Sue in his office, his friendships, many hobbies, and interests including: martial arts, bicycling, canoeing, kayaking, ham radio, playing guitar, photography, competitive shooting, reading, and listening to music. Kurt was proud to be an Eagle Scout and was an adventurer at heart. His very favorite thing to do was spend time with his wife, daughters, and family.

Kurt is survived by his wife Suzanne Kuhn of Waterloo; his daughters Sarah Kuhn of New Jersey and Erika Kuhn of Waterloo; his sisters Kaye (Nick) Halvorson of Waterloo and Karla (David) Wach of Elk Run Heights, step-sister Beayn Poock of Waterloo; his step-brother Brian (Connie) Poock of Robins; his nephews Adam (Tami) Halvorson, Kristofer (Katie) Czerwiec, Eric Poock; nieces Jessica (Craig) Dennison, Ellen (Brandon) Blount, Jenalee (Tyler) Wright, Cortney Mikkelsen; and several great-nephews and great-nieces that he adored.

Kurt was preceded in death by his parents, Matthew and Dorothy Kuhn; step-mother Mozelle (Poock) Kuhn; and step-sister, Brenda (Poock) Barron.

Memorial gathering will be held Thursday, August 21, 2025, from 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Ave in Waterloo. A private family funeral service and inurnment will be held on later dates.

Memorials may be directed to the family or to a charity or organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be left at www.LockeFuneralServices.com.