Willard F. Kuhlmann, age 97 of Auburn, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Auburn.

Survivors include his wife Marge of Auburn; sons Gary of Windsor, CO, Rick (Christy) of Osage Beach, MO, Alan (Vickie) of Loveland, CO, Kevin of Auburn; daughter Karen Gates (Jeff) of Highlands Ranch, CO; granddaughters Tiffany, Heather, Caitlyn, step granddaughter Natalie, Halie, and Kendall; brother Rolland Kuhlmann; sister Elaine Schendt; other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be Thursday, June 18, 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church (Hickory Grove) near Auburn. Burial of ashes will follow in the church cemetery with military honors, followed by a luncheon at the church. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00.

Memorials are suggested to Hickory Grove Church or Auburn Rescue Squad.