WAYNE L. KUHLMANN

Wayne L. Kuhlmann, 74, born on Aug. 6, 1935, died Feb. 18, 2010 in Cumming, GA. Resident of Sugar Hill, GA, formerly of Schaumburg, Glen Ellyn, and Creal Springs, IL. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Melrose Park, IL. His parents were Herbert and Florence Kuhlmann and his brother was Herbie. He lived in Melrose Park as a child and young adult. He served in the Army from 1955-57. He married Nancy Lou Schwartz on July 13, 1957. He worked at the Melrose Park Post Office as a young man and worked his way up to Postmaster at Melrose Park. He retired in 1990 as Postmaster of Schaumburg, Roselle and Hoffman Estates. His three children are: Luana (Michael) Arnold, Leslie (Jim) Bethards, and Gary (Xristina); his nine grandchildren are Christopher, Matthew, Kyle, Alyssa, Crystal, Dustin, Noah, Connor, and Hannah; his nieces and nephews are Ron, Dietrich, Mike, Joni, Tom, Shari and Steve. Throughout his entire life he was a faithful servant to the Lord, serving on various church committees, volunteering his time and talents to other people when needed. For the past two years he has been mission administrator of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Dahlonega, GA. He was a great and loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather. Visitation Tuesday, Feb. 23, 5 to 8 p.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home, 304 Main St., Wheaton. Funeral service Wed., Feb. 24, 10 a.m., St. John's Lutheran Church, 125 E. Seminary Ave., Wheaton. Interment, Chapel Hill Gardens West, Oakbrook Terrace, IL.