Minnie Kuehner
October 27, 1912 ~ December 30, 2009
Minnie S. Kuehner, age 97 of St. Lucas, Iowa died Wednesday, December 30, 2009, at the New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Monday January 4, 2009, at St. Lukes Catholic Church in St. Lucas with Rev. David Beckman officiating. Placing the pall and presenting the offertory gifts will be by Minnie’s children. Lector for the service will be Amy Hoover and Kim Hardeman. Kathy Meyer will be the organist accompanied by Lynette Wheeler as cantor.
Burial will be in St. Lukes Cemetery, St. Lucas with David Kuehner, Randy Kuehner, Tim Kuehner, Marty Kuehner, Ken Balk, Greg Balk and Angie Vasser as pallbearers.
Visitation will be held 2 - 7 p.m. Sunday January 3, 2009 at the St. Lukes Chapel in St. Lucas where there will be a 4:00 p.m. Rosary and a 5:00 p.m. Scripture Service. Further visitation will be 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Monday at the chapel before the service.
Minnie Susan Kuehner was born October 27, 1912, on her parents farm near St. Lucas, Iowa. She was the daughter of John W. and Katherine (Croatt) Kuennen. She received her education from St. Lukes Catholic School in St. Lucas.
On October 24, 1933, in St. Lucas she was united in marriage to William Kuehner. To this union six children were born. The couple farmed South of St. Lucas for 50 years. Will died September 26, 1984. In 1985, Minnie moved from the farm into St. Lucas and has been a resident of New Hampton Nursing and Rehabilitation for the last six years.
Minnie loved going with Will on bus trips to baseball games and spending time dancing. She also enjoyed gardening and her flowers, baking chocolate chip cookies, quilting, playing cards and bingo.
Survivors include her four sons, Don (Adrienne) Kuehner of Lansing, IL, Duane Kuehner of Decorah, Marv (Sandi) Kuehner of Marshalltown and Allan (Cathy) Kuehner of Bloomington, MN; two daughters, Wilma (Duane) Balk of Waucoma and Mary Ellen (Tom) Reissner of Spencer; 23 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Rita Kuehner of St. Lucas and Sr. Rose Catherine Kuehner of LaCrosse.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William; daughter in law, Katie Kuehner; granddaughter, Karla Neibes; grandson, Jonathan Kuehner; four brothers, Victor, Ray, Al and Jacob Kuennen (in infancy); four sisters, Clara Schmitt, Nettie Kittlesby, Eleanor Huber and Linda Martin.
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Duane and family, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. God Bless. Karla Hemesath
My sincerest condolences go out to the family.
Dear Wilma, After talking about your mother on the 29th, I was surprised to hear she passed away. She’s in a better place now. JUNE
Alvin and Joanne passed on the news of your mother’s passing. Sorry to hear the news and our sympathy to all of you. I, too, have fond memories of visits to your folks’ farm. I recall it as such a neat place — with neat people. A special hello to Donald, whom I haven’t seen in what seems like forever. Our prayers are will be with you even though we can’t be. Peace, Art
Mary and family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. May God give you comfort knowing your Mom is safe in his hands. Tom and Mary
Minnie and Will spent many a night dancing with my mom, Eleanor and dad, Phil. There would also be frequent calls between Minnie and my mom and they would speak in German to keep us out of the conversation since we didn’t speak German. Minnie also loved playing cards and there would be many relative get-togethers with some great card games with lots of laughter. My prayers are with the whole family. Minnie’s niece, Irene and her husband, Jim Leuenberger
I don’t believe I ever met your Mom, Mary, but I know from talking with you over the years, that she raised some very attentive children, and I know she will be missed by all her family members. Cherish the wonderful memories, and know she is at peace with our Lord. Diane and Mike
Mark forwarded information that your mother has passed away. I’m so sorry to hear the news. I certainly remember all the good times we had at the farm playing ball years ago. I also enjoyed your folks visiting and traipsing through Arlington Cemetary to view the changing of the guard. You chiildren are all special cousins to the Leo Kuennen family. I’m sorry I can’t be with you for the Mass.
Mary, We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Both you and your Mom are in our prayers. Love, Tina & Jeff