Honeymoon horror as newlywed Nate Kuhlman from Ohio dies in a freak water-skiing accident in the Caribbean just three days after his wedding
- Nate Kuhlman died Tuesday in a freak water skiing accident
- The Ohioan had married his wife Marian just three days earlier
A newlywed Ohio couple was left heartbroken when a man died in a freak water-skiing accident on his honeymoon just three days after tying the knot.
The tragedy occurred after Nate Kuhlman married his wife Marian on October 28 and they jetted off on a dream honeymoon to the Caribbean island of St. Lucia.
Details about how Nate lost his life remain unclear, with only known evidence being that he lost his life in a horror water skiing accident, the newspaper said. WFLA.
In a fundraising founded after his death, the newlywed was described as a “wonderful husband, friend, son and brother in Christ.”
Nate Kuhlman and his wife Marian (pictured on their wedding day) saw their dream honeymoon turn into a nightmare when he lost his life just three days after they tied the knot
In a fundraiser set up after his sudden death, Nate was described as an “amazing husband, friend, son and brother in Christ”
The fundraiser continued, “He was able to carefully meet each person he met and those who had the blessing of a relationship with him were able to share a list of stories describing what a fun, kind and adventurous soul he was.
‘Nate tragically lost his life three days after his wedding. Words cannot describe the sadness there is for his story and his family.”
Two fundraisers set up to help the family cope with the heartbreak have raised a total of more than $100,000.
In a Facebook post shared after the accident, Nate’s mother, Heather Kuhlman, said she flew to St. Lucia after her son was “in the arms of Jesus.”
“Nate’s death took us all by surprise and took our breath away,” she wrote. ‘By God’s grace we are well. It’s so hard and painful, but we walk every day, one moment at a time.’
“I’m sad that Nathaniel is no longer here with us, but I know he is alive and well in heaven and will be praying for us.
“Please keep us in your prayers as we bring Nate home,” she added.
Details about how the newlyweds died are unclear, with only it known that he tragically died in a water skiing accident
One person who attended the couple’s wedding said it ‘couldn’t have been more beautiful’
Tributes have poured in for the Ohioan following his sudden death, with one person who said she attended his wedding saying it “couldn’t have been more beautiful.”
“Nate is a dear friend,” she continued, noting that he would also be a groomsman at another friend’s wedding next week.
“He was a special part of the young adult group and it is devastating news for our community…please pray for the repose of Nate’s soul and for all who love and miss him, especially his bride and his family.”