Roger L. Kuhlman

March 3, 1937 - June 18, 2020

Roger L. Kuhlman March 3, 1937 – June 18, 2020 Roger was born in Wenatchee to parents Wilbur and Mable Kuhlman on March 3, 1937. He was raised on Badger Mountain with his five siblings He attended a one room school until the 3rd grade. Following that, he attended East Wenatchee schools. Since there was not a high school in East Wenatchee, he attended Wenatchee High School. Roger joined the Navy in 1954 and served in the Philippines and Whidbey Island and in the Navy Reserves for eight more years. Roger married Barb Shadden in 1957. They made their home in Wenatchee where they raised two daughters, Jackie Kuhlman and Jerri Sauer. He was a member of the Laborers’ International Union (LiUNA) for fifty-four years. Roger was the women’s’ fast pitch coach for Boswell – LaFreniere for seventeen years. He really enjoyed the game and travelling out of town to compete in tournaments. Roger has lifelong friends form Badger Mountain and many friends from the Union. He was also a member of the Eagles Lodge for many years. He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Barbara; his daughter, Jerri Sauer; four grandchildren, Matthew Seiersen, Carly (Shawn) Stufflebeam, Dustin Billmeyer, and Leann Billmeyer; and two great-grandchildren, Braden and Amelia. Roger was preceded in death by his daughter, Jackie; his brother, Chuck; and his parents. Roger’s life will be celebrated on Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 pm at Jones & Jones – Betts Memorial Chapel.