Katherine Kuck

KK and I were lifelong friends since high school. We did a lot of crazy things together that we laughed about for yrs. As time went on , we didn´t see each very often, but that didn´t interfere with one of the truest friends there could ever be. I miss that adventuresome gal so much. It´s coming up on 3 yrs. now that she left us. Had I only known at the time. KK - I would have been there to say see you later. Love you , Huff!

She has left us nearly a year ago. What a wonderful woman KK was and what contributions she made to improve the health of communities. Jim, I hope you are managing and that the memories grow sweeter with less pain.

I met Kathy over four summers of running a local day camp near their home, as she, her husband and pets walked the trails each day. So friendly, compassionate and caring. I will miss her this summer.

Katherine helped me develop relationships with members of the Ohio general assembly when I first came to the then Bureau of Employment Services, bringing her charm and humor and immense talent to each day and letting me ride along. She is among the warmest-hearted people I’ve known, and the world is less for her leaving.

Katherine offered me my first job in Columbus when I returned to Ohio. She was an amazing advocate and her deep feeling for all beings--human or animal--is so true. So sad to lose her. Deepest condolences to Jim and her siblings.