Wayne W. Kuhl passed away Saturday, May 13, 2017, at the age of 75. He was born in Sheridan, Wyoming, on October 12, 1941, to Ann (Anderson) and Perry Kuhl. Wayne attended the country school then later on to Sheridan School. In his younger years, he started riding colts at the age of 6 and by the age of 12, was cowboying on cow camps. His whole life he has worked cattle and had ridden the country from Sheridan and Pass Creek, Wyoming to Sand Springs, Montana. He married Judy Cramer, November 9, 1974, in Hysham, Montana. While working many places, he always kept his own horses, dogs and cattle. The home place was Hysham, after he and Judy got married. At Hysham, he became a Brand Inspector and worked as the Range Rider for Froze-to-Death grazing district. He rode for many folks in Treasure County doing “day work”. He also did custom haying and baling all over Treasure County. In 1989 he was chosen to be a drover in the Montana Centennial Cattle Drive.
Wayne loved many things: first and most importantly, Judy’s smile, a good horse and a good dog, wild sweet peas, his family, Faron Young and Hank Locklin songs, big pastures with lots of grass and water, good cows and long, stretchy bulls, a good joke, roping out in the pasture (he preferred to head), good friends, a straight and tight fence, baby animals, a good pair of boots, a nice sharp knife, banana or coconut crème pie, cowboy cookies, to give, a field of good grass hay, a cutting horse that really ducked and dove, Snicker’s candy bars, being at the back of a pasture before sunrise, feeding with a team and wagon, fall weaning and a rare rib steak!
He was a good man, friend and husband; he is missed greatly by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Judy; brother, Warren; son, Sam (Nanette); step daughter, Letty; two grandchildren, Zane Kuhl (Virginia) and Ashton (Jeremy) Hageman; and great grandchildren; Eliot, Eivin and one on the way!
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Hysham Memorial Vale Cemetery
Hysham, Montana 59038
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday May 23, 2017
Hysham Memorial Vale Cemetery
Hysham, Montana 59038
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Earl and Shawn Mitchell says
Judy, we’re so sorry for your loss. Wayne will be greatly missed. You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen & Tom Van Haele says
Judy, So sorry to hear about the loss of Wayne, I have missed meeting both of you going in and out of town. You have been good across the fence neighbors. We both send our prayers to you.
Nicole stephenson says
Judy, Doug and I were so sad when we heard the news of your loss of Wayne. You, Valerie and Jennifer and the rest of the family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Alane Stabler says
Judy,
So sorry to hear about Wayne. He was a great guy, and I will remember his smile and gentle manner.
Thinking of you in prayer!
Casey Phalen says
I really enjoyed Wayne. What a fun guy. Keep his memories close they will help you through. God Bless you all
Ron and Gail says
Judy and family, our most sincere condolences in the death of Wayne. What a loss to you and our community. He will be sorely missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kyle & Gail Shaw says
Judy, So sorry to read about Wayne. What a wonderful and friendly fellow. Always bringing a smile to our face. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy Scanlan says
Judy,
So very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a very special person always a gentleman in every way. My prayer are with you and all your family.
Patty VanAsh says
Judy and Family: Gordy and I have such fond, wonderful memories of Wayne. He had a story for everything and everyone. He will be greatly missed. Gordy and Patty VanAsh
Lou Schield says
Judy I am so sorry to read about Wayane passing away. You are in my thoughts and prays. Lou Schield
Monti Wetsch says
When I was a little girl I remeber nobody could shoe my horses like Wayne … just right before a show and always made me feel important. He was so fun to learn from and I remember he and Judy were folks I always looked forward to visiting with. My heart goes out to you all. Wayne was bigger than life! God Bless, Monti J Wetsch
Butch Bonine says
Judy so sad to hear about Wayne….I told my signature story of you two the other day to some friends and could see his voice telling you that his “saddle did not fit a shovel!”.
Prayers and hugs!!!
Teresa Walker says
Sending prayers and positive thoughts for you, Judy, and family during this difficult time! Love and hugs Teresa Kincaid Walker.
Billy Vehnekamp says
Sorry to hear about cousin Wayne. I think back often on the time he, Rusty, and my brother and I spent at his parents’ ranch north of Sheridan, Wyoming. Though I didn’t get to know him as well as my older brother did, I liked him a lot and envied him for the life he chose to pursue. I’m sorry for your loss. Wayne was a good person and will be missed by those who knew him.
Billy Vehnekamp
Michael Marie Wagner Allison says
Judy, though we have never met I spoke with Wayne when my father Rodger Wagner passed away. Elmer Kuhl was my fathers uncle and my god father. I just learned of Wayne’s passing and wish to send me deepest condolences and prayers. Sad how families lose track of each other.