Willard H Kuhlmann

Willard Kuhlmann departed this life on September 7, 2013 at Beecher Manor at the age of 84. He was born on August 14, 1929 in Crete, IL To Wm. Kuhlmann and Anna Wolkow Kuhlmann. Willard was baptized and confirmed at St. Johns Lutheran Church in Eagle Lake. He was married To Georgianna Blume on May 26, 1957, at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Their marriage was blessed with 3 daughters Pamela, Laurel, and Renee. Willard was a farmer until 1953 when he entered the air force during the Korean war for 4 years. His wife joined him at Lockbourne A.F.B after basic training for 3 years. On his return home the family lived in Matteson, IL. and Willard worked for the village of Park Forest for 32 years. After retirement he enjoyed many travels and doing yard work. Willard was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Eleana Bunte and Irene Bruns, also 2 brothers, Raymond and Martin Kuhlmann. Willard is survived by his wife Georgianna 3 daughters, Pamela (Scott) Peterson, Laurel Le Beau and Renee (Michael) Utermark. He had 5 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and 3 great grandsons. One sister Garneta (Elroy) Luecke also survive. His earthly remains will be laid To rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood,IL To await the glorious return of our lord Jesus Christ.