Willis Kuhlman

Willis George Kuhlman was born February 5, 1925, in Madelia the son of Fred and Erma (Seller) Kuhlman. Willis married Sussie Phipps on August 25, 1946 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Until recent years, he lived on the family farm in Fieldon Township. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church where he served in many capacities; on boards, committees and as a Sunday school teacher. He enjoyed shooting pool, playing golf with his friends and his annual Canadian fishing trip with his sons. Willis was a pleasant man who rarely had a bad day or a bad word for anyone. Survivors include his wife; Sussie Kuhlman of St. James, children; Margaret (Gary) Geilenfeldt of Beavercreek, OH, Doug (Rhonda) Kuhlman of Lewisville, Don (Jane) Kuhlman of St. James, Rob (Laura) Kuhlman of Portage, MI, Dave (Erin) Kuhlman of Thorp, WI, 14 grandchildren; Garth and Garrett Geilenfeldt, Prudence (Todd) Tetzloff, Stephanie (Ryan) Reid, Nick Kuhlman, Katie, Lewis, Ali, and James Kuhlman, Jessica and Kristen Kuhlman, Bennett, Briana and Jean Kuhlman, 5 great-grandchildren; Miranda, Samantha, Dylan, Halle and Morgan, sisters; Esther Lewis of Truman, Ruth Ann Shaw of Mansfield, OH, brother Roy Kuhlman of Winthrop. He is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and a brother. First Visitation 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday, April 5, 2013 Sturm Funeral Home, St. James 906 10th Ave. S. St. James, Minnesota, United States 56081 Second Visitation 9:00 am - 10:00 am Saturday, April 6, 2013 Zion Lutheran Church- Lewisville 118 East Martin Street Lewisville, Minnesota, United States 56060 Service Information 10:00 am Saturday, April 6, 2013 Zion Lutheran Church- Lewisville 118 East Martin Street Lewisville, Minnesota, United States 56060 Interment Information Zion Lutheran Cemetery- Lewisville Address not given Lewisville, Minnesota, United States 56060