Freeport - Kenneth D. Kuhlemeyer, 79, formerly of Ridott, died on January 1, 2021 at OSF HealthCare in Rockford.  He was born on October 3, 1941 in Ridott to the late Louis and Lucille (Tamling) Kuhlemeyer.  He graduated from Dakota High School in 1959.  He married Rae Kuhlmeier on August, 31 1963.

Ken loved to play baseball in high school and later played slow pitch softball and Euchre.  He inherited his love of woodworking from his Dad and remodeled many homes.  Ken dearly loved his family and enjoyed having all the little ones come to visit.  He was very proud of all of them.

He is survived by his wife, Rae and his sons; Gregory (Leann) Kuhlemeyer of Delavan, WI; Brent (Molly) Kuhlemeyer of McHenry, IL; Scott (Christine) Kuhlemeyer of Maryville, MO and daughter, Michelle (Jason) Baldowsky of McHenry, IL.  He leaves behind his brother, Harold Kuhlemeyer of Streator, IL and his sister, Arlene Kryder of Lena, IL; brother-in-law, Kenneth Buss of Louisville, KY; Sister-in-law, Elaine Kuhlemeyer of Canada.

His legacy in grandchildren include, Nathan Kuhlemeyer, Alyssa Patterson, Virginia Gluchman, Matthew Kuhlemeyer, Alexandria Harnish, Michael Harnish, Tyler Linder, Wilson Kuhlemeyer, and August Kuhlemeyer.  His great grandchildren include Illiana Fischer, Nash Harnish, Harleigh Gluchman and Jace Gluchman.

Preceding him in death are his parents, his son, Michael Kenneth Kuhlemeyer; his sister, Rosalee Buss; his brother, Roger Kuhlemeyer; his brother-in-law, Nevin Kryder and three great grandchldren – twins Colton Conrad and Jace Gabriel Harnish and great-grandson, Azazel Fischer.

Private family services to be held. A memorial has been established in his name. Condolences can be shared with his family here by leaving a message or lighting a candle in his memory.