Ronald LeRoy Kuhl

Ronald LeRoy Kuhl, 78, passed away Dec. 7, 2018, at his home in Eden. He was a resident of Eden for 43 years and is a former resident of California.

Kuhl was born on March 29, 1940, in Oakland, Calif., the son of James Hugo Kuhl and Irene Dueball.

He attended schools in Oakland, Calif., and graduated from the Oakland Technical School in 1958. Kuhl also attended the University of Wyoming where he earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education and psychology.

He married Gretchen Wagner in Piedmont, Calif., June 29, 1962.

Kuhl served in the United States Navy from 1958 until 1961, during the Cold War.

He worked for Allied Chemical and FMC Corporation as an electrician.

Kuhl was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church.

He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting, playing cribbage and was an avid outdoors man. 

Survivors include his wife Gretchen Kuhl of Farson-Eden; two daughters, Kimberly Ann Ferris of Farson-Eden, Veronica Lynn Kuhl of Grand Rapids, Mich .; one brother, James Kuhl Jr. of California; one sister, Phyllis McKee of California; six grandchildren, Kevin Kluball, Kesia Schore, Kari Ferris, Shanna Jablonski, Tara Heerspink and Nichole Helmus; four great-grandchildren, William Jablonski, Sophia Jablonski, Ella Jablonski, Evelyn Heerspink; two nephews, James Kuhl and Ricky McKee and one niece, Elsie Prowse.

Kuhl was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Beverly Prowse.

Following cremation, a celebration of life will be conducted at 11 a.m., Jan. 11 at the Eden Valley Community Center. Friends may call at the community center one hour prior to services.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.