L. Stan Kuhn

November 14, 1933 - December 21, 2016

Lawrence Stan Kuhn, age 83, of Knapp, entered eternal life in heaven on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar surrounded by his loving family. Stan was born on November 14, 1933 to Lawrence and Elsie (Purvis) Kuhn. He graduated from Boyceville High School in 1952. On June 22, 1957 Stan married Audrey Jump at the United Methodist Church in Boyceville. He worked on the family farm in Knapp with his parents, which later became his farm. Stan was a very avid sportsman his entire life. He played basketball and volleyball during his high school years. Softball was a big part of Stan’s life as he played fast and slow pitch for many years and even umpired. He also bowled and shot pool for various leagues. His love for sports continued on throughout his entire life. He also enjoyed dancing and raising English Bulldogs. Stan enjoyed life to its fullest. Stan enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports and made sure he never missed one. He had great passion for all of the Wisconsin sports teams; the Badgers, the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers, attending several games at Lambeau. He belonged to the Moose Lodge, the Knapp Lions Club, a member of the United Methodist Church in Knapp and founder and life-long member of the Boyceville Booster Club. The family would like to thank Mayo Clinic Health System-Red Cedar, Dr. Carlson and Staff and Dr. Basu for their kindness and excellent care of Stan. Stan is survived by his wife Audrey, children Kim (John) Uetz, Kristie (Lance) Schwartz, Tamara (fiancé John Billings) Betterley, Troy (Heather) Kuhn; grandchildren, Angela (Jamie) Larson, Brendan (Lyndsey) Uetz, Matthew (Liz) Schwartz, Jenna and Tonya Schwartz, Chelsey (Richie) Harris, Taylor Betterley, Jordan and Morgan Kuhn; great grandchildren, Sydney and Brady Larson, Brooklyn and Levi Uetz, Ezekiel, Angelo and Myah Schwartz, Joselyn Vega and Jaden Harris; nephew Rick (Kathy) Haile. He is also survived by several other nieces, nephews and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Marcheta Haile, brother-in-law Bob Haile, an infant sister Sandra and a nephew Larry Haile. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Knapp Methodist Church with Pastor Paul Foulke officiating. Burial will take place at Forest Hill Cemetery, Twp. of Stanton, Dunn County. There will be visitation from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie and also one hour prior to the services at the church on Wednesday.