December 12, 1937- November 17, 2022
William Bill Clarence Kuhs passed away on November 17, 2022 at 84 years of age in Bozeman, Montana.
Bill was born December 12, 1937, in Bakersfield, California, to Clarence and Frances (Meske) Kuhs. He graduated from East Bakersfield High School in 1955 and then received his B.S. in Civil Engineering in 1959 and his M.S. in 1960 from the University of California at Berkeley. Bill attended Georgetown Law School where he served as Associate Editor for the Georgetown Law Journal, receiving his Juris Doctor in 1966.
Upon graduating from Georgetown, Bill was admitted to the bar in 1966 in both the District of Columbia and California. Bill began his career working for the California Department of Water Resources in Sacramento. A short time later Bill returned to Bakersfield to pursue an exemplary legal career. In 1978 Bill opened the Law Offices of William C. Kuhs, and in 1979 formed a lasting partnership with James R. Parker, Jr. Bill was a talented trial lawyer and noted water law expert. He practiced law for 51 years and retired from Kuhs & Parker 2017.
In his personal life Bill was an avid outdoor enthusiast and gym rat. He had a passion for hunting and fishing since childhood and loved bringing his German short-hairs on his outdoor adventures. In 2009, Bill and Marilyn Tracy, moved to Bozeman, Montana, to enjoy their mutual love of the great outdoors, their dogs, hunting and fishing.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and Marilyn. Bill is survived by his four children, Charlene (Ed) Ferrell, Steven (Ginger) Kuhs, Robert (Sara) Kuhs and Laura (Troy) Lynch and seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, 10 a.m. at the Hillcrest Memorial Chapel, 9101 Kern Canyon Road. Robert Kuhs, Thomas Kuhs, Steve Kuhs, Ryan Kuhs, Carson Kuhs, Troy Lynch, Edward Ferrell, and John Robidart will serve as Pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers include Brock Lynch and Matt Hillier.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made in memory of William C. Kuhs - noted on memo line, payable to Mayo Clinic - Head & Neck Cancer Research, Attn: Dept. of Development, 200 First St. SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Should you have any questions, call 855-852-8129.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hillcrestmemorial.com for the Kuhs family.
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