Ronald L. Kuharski

Obituary

Ronald Lambert Kuharski was born on September 1, 1939, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the son of Lambert and Lucy (Twardy) Kuharski. Ron was baptized as an infant in his catholic faith and later confirmed in his youth. On July 13, 1982, he was baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in California. He received his education in Minneapolis and was a graduate of the South High School Class of 1956.

Ron was married in 1973 to Kathy Schoenhoff, Kim was born to that union. On July 31, 1985, Ron was united in marriage to Debbie Beyer at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hutchinson. The couple married for time and eternity on June 27, 2003, in the St. Paul, Minnesota, Temple. Ron and Debbie resided in Apple Valley, Eagan, and later made their home in Hutchinson in 1992. They shared 35 years of marriage.

Ron started working at movie theatres as an usher at the age of 16 years old, later working as the projectionist and manager. He worked at various movie theatres in the Minneapolis area. In 1992, he became the manager at the State Theatre in Hutchinson which was owned by Midco, and later owned by Carmike Cinemas until it closed. Ron retired from the State Theatre in 2001. After retirement, Ron stayed active in the theatre business by working at the Starlite Drive-In in Litchfield, Minnesota.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hutchinson. Ron was also a member of the IATSE 219 - International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. He was very active in the union and held office in several positions.

Ron enjoyed family history, reading, movie trivia and puzzle books. He had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren and enjoyed every minute with them. Ron will always be remembered for his humor, stories, and making people smile and laugh. He had issues with remembering names, so he would give everyone a nickname that he could remember; those nicknames still linger on today.

In February of 2020, Ron became a resident at Lakeside Healthcare Center in Dassel. He passed away there on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, surrounded by his family, at the age of 81 years.

Blessed be his memory.

Ron is survived by his:
Wife, Debbie Kuharski of Hutchinson, MN;
Daughter, Kimberly Canoyer and her husband, Mark, of Darwin, MN;
Grandchildren, Ron Schmitz, Joshua Schmitz, Xavier Canoyer and Alyce Canoyer;
Siblings, Bernice Johnson of St. Louis Park, MN,
Mary Lamberson of St. Peter, MN;
Many other relatives and friends.

Ron is preceded in death by his Parents, Lambert and Lucy Kuharski; Infant Sister, Virginia; and Brother-In-Law, Walt Johnson.