Kathleen Kuhn

Kathleen 'Kathy' Kuhn, 77, long time resident of Platte Center, NE, passed away peacefully Wednesday February 24, 2021 with family by her side.

Funeral Services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 1, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus.  A family prayer service will be at 10:15 a.m. at church with visitation on Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. at McKown Funeral Home.  Interment will be in Roselawn Cemetery.

The service on Monday will be broadcast on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook Page. You can access the Facebook Page by clicking here .

Kathleen Rose Kuhn, daughter of Fred and Hilda (Ostermann) Stolte, was born November 14, 1943 in Sibley, IA, growing up near Ocheyedan, IA.  She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan.  She attended Ocheyedan and Harris Elementary schools, then continued her education at Zion Lutheran school through 8 ^th grade.  She attended Harris High School, graduating in 1962.  She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree, in Elementary Education with a minor in music, from Concordia College, St. Paul, MN, in 1966.  Her post-graduation placement led her to teach at Immanuel Lutheran School in Columbus, NE.  She enjoyed teaching from 1966-1969 and was pleased to be able to return in 1990 until retirement in 2010.

On July 20, 1968, Kathy married Douglas R. Kuhn at Zion Lutheran Church, Ocheyedan, IA.  They made their home on their farm outside of Platte Center, NE, raising their children.

Kathy was a member of Peace Lutheran Church and Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus.  She enjoyed playing organ in church and participating in the bell choir.  Over the years, Kathy was a substitute teacher and taught music at her children's grade school.  She also gave piano lessons to many area children.

Kathy enjoyed reading, doing word search games and visiting with friends.  She enjoyed traveling with her family, and traveling to see her family.  She loved being surrounded by her children and grandchildren.  She loved playing games and taking part in their activities.

Kathy was an amazing wife, mother, sister, teacher and friend.  She will be remembered for her warmth and kindness.

Kathy is survived by:
Husband: Doug Kuhn, Platte Center, NE
Daughter: Becky and Darren Maaske, Holdrege, NE-Children: Andrew, Sara, Drew, Jackson, Kinsey
Son: Jeff and Karen Kuhn, Dayton, OH-Children: Lauren, Emma, Ethan
Daughter: Julie and J.D. McClary, Kearney, NE-Children: Dane, Zach
Daughter: Megan and Ryan Preister, Humphrey, NE-Children: Nathan, Jacob, Dylan
Sister: Barb Block, Ocheyedan, IA
Sister: Mary Ellen and Edwin Smidt, Sibley, IA
Along with many nieces and nephews

Kathy is preceded in death by her son Jon Kuhn, her sister Bonnie Wilson, her parents Fred and Hilda Stolte, her father and mother-in-law Gottlieb and Emma Kuhn, sister-in-law Ann (Kuhn) Mohr, her brother-in-law's Roger Wilson, Dale Block, and Jake Mohr.

Memorials may be directed to Immanuel Lutheran School, Columbus, NE as wished by the family.