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Dudley Kuhlman Obituary

KUHLMAN Dudley G. Kuhlman, 82, of Columbus, passed away Wednesday, April 27th, 2011, at Riverside Methodist Hospital, HomeReach Hospice. Born February 3, 1929 in Toledo, OH to the late Ross E. and Iva P. (Deter) Kuhlman, he grew up in Columbus, OH, graduating from North High School. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Ohio State University in 1951; then received his D.D.S from Ohio State College of Dentistry in 1955. He voluntarily served on active duty in the U.S. Army Dental Corps., entering as a 1st Lt., and later was promoted to Captain. He returned to Columbus to establish his dental practice, and retired from dentistry after 51 years of service. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Lucy; daughters, Amy Kuhlman (fiancé Lonney) and Dolly (Wes) Newhouse; son, Jamie (Kim) Kuhlman; grandchildren, David, Sara, Kyle and Drew. Dudley loved racing, attending his first Indianapolis 500 in 1946, returning every year through 2010. One of the founding fathers of the Ohio Valley Region, Sports Car Club of America; lifetime charter member of the Ferrari Club of America; longtime member of the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association; longtime member of the Central Ohio Mini Owners organization. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jazz Arts Group, Development Office, 939 North High St., Columbus, OH 43201, in memory for his love of jazz. At his request, there will be no visitation or funeral services held.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2011.

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May 5, 2011

Sorry for your loss. He is missed.

Diane Smith

May 4, 2011

As a long time member of the Central Ohio Mini Owners Dudley was a regular fan. Sitting around Mid Ohio with him and Jack talking minis was real life. Some great memories. And those two could make you laugh. And their stories about how to beef up your mini and what racing a mini is really like. God welcomes you Dudley. Mini Dave

May 3, 2011

Amy, we were saddened to learn of your father's passing. Please accept our condolences.

Scott & Griselda Campbell

May 3, 2011

We are sending love, kind thoughts and prayers to the family. Our Mother, Jeane Leggett and her sister Carole Crosser have passed. We send their love as well. We heard many happy stories of the Kuhlman family. Dud will be remembered by us for his love of life and his passion in both his work and play. He was blessed with a beautiful family and a full life. He is at peace now and we are left with loving memories. God bless him and the family.

All our love, Libby Leggett & Jeff Leggett

mitch guess

May 2, 2011

Our thoughts our with the family at this time of your loss. Dudley was our dentist for the whole time we lived in Columbus and was also a good friend to our mother before she passed away of cancer. We will always have wonderful memories of him and thank him for all his years of service in the Army and in his dental office. We will miss him and our thoughts are with you at this time. Dennis and Mitch Guess (McGouldrick)

Pookie and Woody McLaughlin

May 2, 2011

We only knew him thru Jamie and Kim, and he left a major legacy in them. Our Thoughts and Prayers to all the Family.

Taunya Swandal

May 2, 2011

I never got the opportunity to meet Dudley but he sounds like a fascinating man who loved life and his country. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family for your loss.

The Swandal Family
(friends of Jamie and Kim)

Donna Weyand

May 2, 2011

I have only known Dudley for a short time, but I have grown to admire him! I will certainly miss him a great deal. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through the loss of such a well loved man.

Elton and Ann Smith

May 2, 2011

Dudley was our family's dentist for over 40 years, and we came to know him as a friend as well as our dentist. He will be missed. Our sincere sympathy to his wife and family.

howard wentz

May 2, 2011

sorry for your loss lucy.have many great memories with dudley as a neighbor on west weber in clintonville ,a school buddy at north high and a fine dentist.

May 1, 2011

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers of America
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

Helen Connin

May 1, 2011

I am so sorry for you loss. Dudley was my dentist for most of my life, until he retired. I was so sorry to see him retire. He was a wonderful man and a skilled dentist. He was always so nice and always had good stories to share. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darin Cross

May 1, 2011

I have fond memories of your dad, he was a great man, lived a great life and raised a fabulous family. Our condolences

Bob Witaczack

May 1, 2011

So sorry to hear this sad news--Dud was a good friend and we shared many good times together! The mutual help we gave each other was very special and I will remember our relationship until the end comes for me too! Sorry I can't be there to share your grief Lucy but know both Claire and I are thinking of you! Claire and Bob

May 1, 2011

We praise God for the life and service of our veteran. May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord as a grateful nation mourns.
Michele N. Sandridge, Chaplain
American Legion Auxiliary
Department of Ohio

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