Katherine “Kathy” Wohlman of Kimball died Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, at St. Cloud Hospital. She was 83. 
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 3, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fair Haven with Rev. David Buchs officiating. Burial will follow at Concordia Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3-6 p.m. Sunday, March 2, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Kimball, with a prayer service at 5:30 p.m. Visitation will continue from 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church.
Katherine Anne Routhe was born June 20, 1941, in Redwood Falls to Knute and Ila (McNamara) Routhe. Kathy grew up in Redwood Falls along with her two siblings. She was a 1959 graduate of Redwood Falls High School. She then attended the University of Minnesota. On Jan. 6, 1962, Kathy was united in marriage to LeRoy G. Wohlman at First English Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls. They made their home in Clements while Kathy worked for the ASCS office.
Kathy and LeRoy’s journey took them to Kimball where they raised their three children. For 28 years, Kathy embraced her role as the secretary at Kimball Area High School. She took great pride in supporting the educational community where her warm presence and commitment to excellence touched the lives of countless students and colleagues alike.
Kathy was a woman of many interests; she found joy in reading, attending high school athletic events, and exploring the world through travel. A passionate cook, she delighted in gathering family and friends around her table, sharing not only meals but also laughter, stories, and love. Family was paramount in Kathy’s life, and she cherished every moment. She possessed a kind and nurturing soul, and her warmth resonated with everyone she encountered. Her legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering support forever will be cherished.
Kathy died early in the morning Feb. 21, 2025, with a smile on her face, and with family holding her hand and at her side. She lived well and she died well; knowing that her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ was there to guide her home.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents, husband LeRoy, and sister Kris Guggisberg.
She is survived by her children Mike (and Gwen) Wohlman of Fair Haven, Kim (and Chad) Spaulding of South Haven, and Lynn (and Scott) Johnson of Maple Grove; grandchildren Kelsey (and Mikey), Genna, Tanner, Sheldon, Jerzie, Will (and Alannah), Katie, Liz, Sophie, Taylor (and Jarvin), and Travis; great-grandchildren Jace, Liam, Kylo, Jonah, Lola Mae, and Braxton; brother Dick (and Milady) Routhe of Farmington; and nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
Richard and Corrie Guggisberg, Aaron and Lisa Guggisberg, and Nicole and Justin Sandmann will serve as casket bearers. Honorary casket bearers will be Jesse Guggisberg, Rory Routhe, and Chad Routhe. Lynn Hoff and Gary Guggisberg will provide music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Kimball.