Vernon H. Kuhlmann, 104, passed away peacefully early Wednesday morning, November 19, 2025, at his home on the ranch near Roundup, Montana. Born on April 25, 1921, he was the ninth of ten children born to Dick and Volettie Kuhlmann.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Doris; all of his siblings; his son-in-law Tom Hadley. He outlived all of his old friends.
He is survived by four children: Kenneth (Daphne) of Roundup, Montana; Garen of Smith Center, Kansas; Mildred of Phillipsburg, Kansas; and Teresa (Terry) of San Tan Valley, Arizona. He leaves behind 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great grandchild and one great-great-grandchild both expected in February 2026
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church, Athol, KS with Pastors Ann Auten and David Kramer presiding. Visitation will be held Friday, November 28, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with family present to greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, Smith Center and Saturday prior to service at the church. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery, Athol, KS, with military honors. Memorials may be given to St. John Lutheran Church of Athol, and/or VFW Post 1141 of Smith Center and/or American Legion Post 166 of Kensington and can be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center KS 66967. www.allfaithsfuneralchapel.com.