Kristin L. Kuhlman

Kristin Leon Kuhlman, 24, of Fort Dodge, Iowa went home to be with the Lord on Thursday June 1, 2017. Kristin spent her last days at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals in Madison. Kristin was born on September 24, 1992 in Deagu, South Korea. She came home to her loving, devoted family Randy, Roxanne, and Joe Kuhlman on March 15, 1993. Kristin grew up in Fort Dodge, Iowa where she spent most of her childhood playing sports, especially basketball with her Fire family. In high school, she earned letters in both basketball and tennis. She graduated in the top 10% of her class from Fort Dodge Senior High in 2011. Kristin was also a member of the National Honor Society. Following graduation, her compassionate spirit led her into the field of nursing. She attended Iowa Central Community College and received her nursing degree. Her passion for helping others stemmed from her experiences in and out of hospitals growing up, and her commitment to pay it forward was showcased through her deep empathy and love for all those she served. It was at Iowa Central where Kristin met the love of her life, Tony Henson, and she traded in her basketball shoes for cowboy boots, belt buckles, and shotguns. When Kristin and Tony weren't playing with their two dogs, they could be found fishing, hunting, or dreaming of the perfect acreage to raise their family of goats. Kristin's infectious love for life and strong faith in God were evident through her daily interactions with others. She will always be remembered for her contagious laugh that started in her toes and took over her entire body. Her genuine kindness , humble personality and positive outlook on life was undoubtedly an inspiration to all who knew her. Kristin is preceded in death by her grandparents, Mickey and Gladys Castagnoli and A.F. and Betty Kuhlman. She is survived by her parents, Randy and Roxanne Kuhlman; her brother, Joe Kuhlman; her fianc, Tony Henson; her 2 dogs, Jessie and Odie; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church with Reverends Austin and Sara Hill officiating. Burial will take place at North Lawn Cemetery. A visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. in The Christian Life Center of First Presbyterian Church. Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home is serving the family.