Richard G. Kuehlman

Richard G. Kuehlman, 78, of Mansfield, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Monday, March 14, 2022.

Richard was born on December 15, 1943, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to Raymond L. and Marcella M. (Wetterau) Kuehlman. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Richard married the love of his life, Katherine (Nelson) Kuehlman, on August 28, 1965.  Richard was a missionary of the Gospel for 23 years in Japan. He was also a pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Coudersport, PA for 12 years.  He was a zealous soulwinner and avid hunter and fisherman.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine; children, Jane Schaffer of Hellertown, PA, Penny (Mike) Diehl of Coudersport, PA, Rich Kuehlman of Galion, Kate Kuehlman of Mansfield, Bekah Kuehlman of Greenville, SC, and Joshua (Dawn) Kuehlman from Galion; grandchildren, Katherine Diehl, William Diehl, Christopher Kuehlman, Katlyn Kuehlman, Regin Kuehlman, Brooke-Anna Kuehlman, Cameron Kuehlman, and Camden Kuehlman; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Warris and Sophia Warris; brother, Raymond “Buff” (Pat) Kuehlman, and sister, Mary J. Richter; and many nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents; brother, William Kuehlman; and brother-in-law, Gary Richter.

Calling hours will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 18, 2022, at Mansfield Baptist Temple, 752 N. Stewart Road, Mansfield, Ohio 44905. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the church, with Pastor Robert J. Kurtz and Pastor Gary Anderson officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 2022 at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery, 10175 Rawiga Road, Seville, Ohio. 

Werner Gompf Funeral Services, ltd, 1106 Park Ave. East, Mansfield is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the bus ministry at Mansfield Baptist Temple.

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