A Family Graveside Service for Ron Kohlman, age 73 of O'Neill, Nebraska will be held at the Shible Cemetery in Appleton, Minnesota. Join us for a gathering to cherish the legacy of Ron Kohlman and the impact he made on lives at the Appleton, Minnesota VFW on Saturday April 26, 2025 at 3:00 pm or at Harte's Pub in Inman, Nebraska on Friday May 2, 2025 at 4:30 pm. Ron passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at his home in O'Neill.  Arrangements are under the direction of Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.

Ronald Leland Kohlman was born in Appleton, Minnesota on August 28, 1951 to Arthur and Eileen (Hanson) Kohlman.  He married Patty Perseke on September 15, 1972 in Correll, Minnesota.

Ron is survived by his wife Patty of O'Neill, NE; children, Amanda (Dan) Modrow of Vergas, MN, Rachel Kohlman of Polk, NE, Christina (Dustin) Watson of Broken Bow, NE, Aaron (Sandi) Kohlman of O'Neill, and Jacob (Harleigh) Kohlman of Central City; 7 grandchildren, Chauncey, Cash and  Croix Watson, Axel and Lexa Kohlman, Raeleigh and Braxton Kohlman; brothers and sisters, Judy Kohlman of Montevideo, MN, Dennis (Vicki) Kohlman of Appleton, MN, Becky (Neal) Block of Ortonville, MN and Kelly (Lorene) Kohlman of Baxter, MN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur "Sonny" and Eileen Kohlman; grandparents, Henry and Martha Kohlman; daughter, Baby Sarah Kohlman.