Bluhm - Kermit Virgil Bluhm, age 78, of Callahan, Florida passed away at home on October 14, 2024, after a courageous fight with small cell lung cancer. He was born in Bennet, Nebraska to the late Marvin and Mary Bluhm on August 22, 1946. Kermit retired from the United States Navy with 27 years of service as a Senior Chief Petty Officer. During his service, Kermit received Good Conduct Awards, a Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with Three Bronze Stars, Battle "E" Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and an Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal and Presidential Certificate. Kermit loved animals, fishing, hunting, and watching the weather channel. He had a great sense of humor, an infectious laugh, was a good neighbor and friend to all. Kermit is preceded in death by his loving wife, Glenda Bluhm of 41 years and sisters, Wilma Barnett and Linda Hamilton.

Kermit leaves behind a loving family including his brother, Sam Bluhm; sister, Shirley Roberts (Doug Hulbert); daughters, Julie (Mike) Schwan, Dana (Mitchell) Wright; grandchildren, Mithcell Wright, Erin (Shaun) Bradham, Ryan O'Keefe, Diane (Matt) La Von, David (Layci) Wright, and Tom (Zoe) Schwan; great-grandchildren, Christopher Bradham, Haleigh Smyth, Leevi Wright, Aubreigh Smyth, Leo Schwan, Isaac Schwan, Luisa La Von, Lily Schwan; a host of nephews, nieces, and friends.

Rest in peace Virgil. You will always be in our hearts.

A Celebration of Kermit's Life will be held privately by his family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Kermit's honor to Community Hospice & Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville,  Florida, 32257 https://www.communityhospice.com/foundation/memorial-giving/donation. The arrangements are under the care and direction of Nassau Funeral Home, 541720 US-1, Callahan, Florida 32011. 904-879-1770. Visit www.nassaufh.com to sign the family's guest book.