Eugene "Gene" F. Kuhlmann

Obituary of Eugene F. “Gene” Kuhlmann

            Eugene Fredrick Kuhlmann, the son of Wilbert Kuhlmann and Elsie (Rahe) Kuhlmann, was born February 12,1934 in Chester, NE and passed away on August 29, 2022 at the Blue Valley Lutheran Home, Hebron, NE at the age of 88 years, 6 months, and 17 days.

            Gene grew up and received his education in Chester, graduating from Chester High School.   He served with the U. S. Army from 1956 until 1958, being stationed in Germany.   Following his discharge, Gene held various positions at the Grain Elevator in Byron, NE, later Aurora Coop.   He made his home in Chester his entire life.

            On July 5, 1956, he was united in marriage to LaNita Gray and to this union was born: Danny Gene Kuhlmann.     The couple was later divorced, but remained friends.

            Gene was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, NE.   In his high school days, he played 6 man football and also basketball at Chester.  He held the state high jump record for Nebraska for several years.   Gene also refereed area high school football and basketball for several years.

            He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Elsie Kuhlmann.

            Gene is survived by his son, Danny G. (Kathi) Kuhlmann of Centennial, CO;   Cousins, Karis Kuhlmann, Scott Kuhlmann, Michelle Kuhlmann Dinkel, Rob Kuhlmann, and Randy Rahe; other relatives and friends.

            Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 1, 2022 at St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, NE with Pastor Greg Schaffer, officiating.

            Interment will follow at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery, rural Chester, NE

            Friends may call from 1 PM until 8 PM on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at the Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas where the family will receive friends from 6 PM until 7 PM on Wednesday.

            Memorials are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church.

            Online condolences at www.bachelor-surber.com

            Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, Kansas is in charge of the arrangements.

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