Larry S. "Flash" Kuhlmann

Larry “Flash” Samuel Kuhlmann passed away on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Redbud Village in Plainville, KS at the age of 74. He was born on April 8, 1948, to Clarence Samuel and Geraldine Dorthea (Prosser) Kuhlmann in Athol, KS. He married Patricia Garrison on October 30, 1967, in Hill City, KS. They were blessed with 4 children: Jack, Lori, Carol, and Christa. Flash grew up in Athol and attended schools in Athol, Smith Center, and Kensington. After school he worked wherever he could as a tractor and auto mechanic; John Deer, Solar Farms, Mid-America International, Winchell, and Taylor Fuel Systems. Flash loved coon hunting, fishing, mowing his yard, Nascar races, working on cars, and “Gunsmoke”; but most of all he loved his family and spending time with his grandkids. Flash was a good-hearted man who worked hard, enjoyed life and cherished his family and friends. Although he will be greatly missed, his love and memories will be with us forever. Left to survive Flash is his wife, Patricia Kuhlmann; children, Jack (Deidra) Kuhlmann of Stockton, KS, Lori Pasilas of Norton, KS, Carol (Randy) Axelson of Stockton, KS, and Christa (John) Cleaves of Belleville, IL; brother, Bob (June) Kuhlmann of Osborne, KS; sisters-in-law, Sherry Kuhlmann of Stockton, KS and Karen Kuhlmann of Osborne, KS; 9 grandchildren: Sydney Axelson, Hailey Pasilas, Raeni Pasilas, Liam Pasilas, Trey Kuhlmann, Samantha Cleaves, Alissa Cleaves, Chloe Kuhlmann, and Naraya Kuhlmann; and 3 great-grandchildren: Parker Pasilas (Grandpa’s best buddy), Kyleah and Carter Flash Miller. Flash is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Geraldine Kuhlmann; brothers, Jim, Dennis and infant Jackie Kuhlmann; sister-in-law Pam (Jerry) Hudson; niece, Tosha Garrison; and great-nephew, Adam Kuhlmann. A private family graveside service will be held at the Stockton Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Hays Hospice or Solomon Valley Arc Larks and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.