Service Information
Ronald L. Kuharski, age 81, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Wednesday, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Lakeside Healthcare Center in Dassel, Minnesota.
Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at 11:00 A.M., at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hutchinson.
Gathering of Family and Friends will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021, from 5:00 – 8:00 P.M., at the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson and will continue one hour prior to the service at church.
Masks are required and social distancing guidelines will be followed.
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.
Amy Larson says
Dear Debbie and family,
So sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest sympathy. Know that God will comfort you and keep you in his loving arms during this hard time.
Take care,
Amy Larson
Mark Sorensen says
Dear Sister Kuharski,
So sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. Rachelle, the kids and I are praying on your behalf. We love you and your family so much. May God bless you all at this difficult time.
Mark Sorensen
Nancy says
So sorry Deb & family! Will always remember him with happy memories! Need anything we are here!
Mark & Nancy Gohnert
NEIMAH RAY MOYER says
KIM MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU!!!! KNOW I DO CARE AND ALWAYS HAVE CARED ABOUT YOUR FAMILY AND YOU!!! YOU TRULY HAVE GONE ON AND I APPLAUD YOU FOR THIS GROWTH. KNOW YOUR DAD WILL ALWAYS BE THERE FOR YOU,HE WAS A REALLY GOOD GUY AND GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU DURING THIS TIME! LOVE YOU FOR YOU! MY ENTIRE FAMILY IS NOW GONE,PARENTS AND BROTHER AND GRANDPARENTS! ITS JUST ME NOW GOING FROM HERE AS A SINGLE FEMALE SINCE FALL 2000. KNOW YOU CAN CONTACT ME ANYTIME WITH THE PHONE NUMBER THAT I SENT OUT TO YOU,YOU CAN TEXT ME WHEN YOU ARE READY!!! THIS IS WHAT LIFE IS ALL ABOUT!
Bennit Pittsley says
Because this man was such great friends with my dad and mom it was a pleasure to adopt him as our uncle and he was always so smiley and told great stories of him and my dad and mom loved his hugs and seeing movies where he worked no matter where it was around the state great theater manager will miss you very much till we meet again love Ben
John & Pat says
Or deepest sympathies. Ron was a friend and had been a mentor for me in the past. He will be missed.
Love,
Uncle John & Aunt Pat
Cindy Swenson says
I’m grateful for all the happy memories! Uncle Ron is very dear to me! May angels attend you as you mourn your loss.
Kathy Townsend says
Ron, thank you so much for our beautiful daughter Kim. She is an amazing woman and I know you adored each other with so much love. We had our good times together and as a family, trips to Hawaii, Christmas in July parties, going as a family to Disneyland. Many good memories to always cherish.