William F. Kautzman, 101, born in Kansas City, Mo., on Dec. 21, 1916, to Helena Owen and Charles Kautzman, was was reunited with his beloved Mildred on Aug. 24, 2018.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Charles E. Kautzman, Lillian K. Cabiness, Florence K. Hodge, Mary Katherine Kautzman, Mary E. Quinn and Frank Kautzman; and his wife of 42 years, Mildred Pounds Kautzman.
He is survived by sons, William F. (Teresa) Kautzman, Jr and Kenneth E. (Sue) Kautzman; daughter, Carol Kautzman (Terry) Frederick; grandchildren, David (Michal) Kautzman, Beth (Art Bragg) Kautzman, Kelly Kautzman, Thomas (Julia) Boyd, Alisa (Josh) K. Stephens, Jenifer Kautzman, and Kenneth Kautzman, Jr.; and six great-grandchildren.
Fred was an artist, studying painting at the Kansas City Art Institute under renowned painter Thomas Hart Benton. After working for several advertising agencies in Kansas City, he finished his working career as an art director at the Baptist Sunday School Board.
Upon his retirement, he returned to his first love, painting. His works won many awards including works accepted in the Central South exhibit on multiple occasions. A 60-year-member of First Baptist Church Nashville, he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all who knew him. The world is a better place because he was here.
Celebration of life services are 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30, at Woodlawn Roesch-Patton Funeral Home, Nashville, Tenn.
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