Charles "Ron" Kuhl

Birth date: Feb 21, 1939 Death date: Jul 16, 2020

Charles Ronald (Ron) Kuhl Manchester, Michigan Ron Kuhl, 81, an area Manchester farmer, passed away at the Kuhl Family Homestead, on July 16, 2020. Ron was the fourth-generation to operate the farm that has been in the family sin Read Obituary

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Robert Ward Wiles

272w ago

I am sad to learn of Ron's sudden passing. I was totally unaware of his condition and, of course, he didn't announce his problem. I knew Ron through our memberships in the Michigan Barn Preservation Network (MBPN). He looked kike "my kind of Guy" when I first met him.....at an MPBN meeting. Thereafter I sought him out at each meeting and we had many great visits. I learned that he had graduated High school with another couple common friends. Bill Wheeler, a retired Voc-Ag. teacher cohort of mine.....and Dr. Peter Spike, a FarmHouse Fraternity brother of mine at MSU.

His obit mentioned his being a champion Sheep Shearer....which I never knew but would have been another conversation topic as I had sheep....way earlier in my life,,,,and actually sheared them...an occupation I would not pursue!

I learned a lot from Ron and always enjoyed our visits. I will cherish my memories of RON KIHL as I know his family and friends will. May he RIP!!!

Sincerely, Robert W."BOB" Wiles

Megan Deleeuw

277w ago

My husband and I moved to a farm down the road from Ron in 2010. He was always a kind neighbor and took interest in our budding new farm. We bonded over growing flowers and talked about his travels. He will be greatly missed.

Debrah

277w ago

Ron was always very pleasant when we crossed paths when i was his mail carrier. So sorry for your heavy hearts.

Randy Ramsey

277w ago

Ron has been a friend of mine for 30 years. He allowed me to Deer Hunt his property for helping with Welding projects around the Farm.

I have been Blessed to have that privilege all these years. Ron is the most determined and hard working Man I have ever met.

I will always think of you Ron when I look at my Deer mounts and drive past the Farm on my way down Pleasant Lake Road.

Thanks Ron,
Randy

Jack Wheeler

277w ago

I had the pleasure of knowing Ron Kuhl (Koolie) since 1957 when I would ride out to the Kuhl family farm in my brother Bill’s Model A Ford. I remember one occasion when Ron’s dad Chuck came walking across the road from the barn. He was about fifty at the time. He said “when I was younger, I used to be able to lift the rear wheel of a Model A off the ground. He backed up to the A grabbed the spokes and lifted it on his second attempt.
Ron was my 4-H tractor club leader. In the summer he would take us to Edgewater Amusement park in Detroit (Seven mile and Grand River) where we would ride the Big Beast roller coaster and other rides all day. Ron took us to the Massey Ferguson tractor assembly plant in Southfield where we watched tractors being assembled.
Ron was an excellent farmer and business manager. He is the only farmer I know who could back a hay baler and two wagons. He won the backing contest at the 4-H fair. Ron was tall but limber, he could compete with the best sheep shearers.
Ron was a good friend. My prayers go out to the family.
Jack Wheeler

John Schiel

277w ago

in honor of Charles.

Ron always told me that my lambs were top notch. I remember 9 years ago my wife and I was at the bridge for the tractor crossing and he was sitting on my trailer in front of our hotel. We watched the truck show that night. He always had a good word to say to me and wanted to see me do good. He shore sheep with my dad for Al. I always looked forward to the phone call from him about the bridge crossing usually a week before I left with the tractor. Then again the week after it he would call to see how I made out with the Crossing. I know I am really going to miss him.

A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.

Tamara Guest

277w ago

I was blessed to know Ron as a neighbor, landlord, and friend for the past 15 years. He was considered a part of our family and we shared a lot in those years. I'm thankful for the quality time I had with him, right up until the end. He was one of the most unique people I've ever met, and I'm better for knowing him. Rest in peace, Ron. You're dearly missed by many. ❤️

Brad Frey

277w ago

Sorry to hear of the passing of Ronnie. He was a life-long family friend. He’ll be missed.

Bill Wheeler

277w ago

Ron and I were classmates and friends for many years as we enjoyed tractors and agriculture. Ron made an impact on my teaching career in agriculture as he helped me out over the years to keep my lesson on the cutting edge. He always brought my mom flower during the summer. He was a great farmer and friend. our prayers go out to his family.

James Mann

277w ago

Along with all the accomplishments in Ron's obituary, Ron was a key part of Manchester High school's basket ball team and I believe he won the State title for either FFA or 4-H in Wagon backing competition. I enjoyed many lunches with Ron at Linda's Diner.
Jim Mann

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