Patricia Kuehn
February 29, 1928 ~ July 23, 2019
Patricia "Pat" Kuehn, age 91, of North Washington passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Colonial Manor in Elma.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, July 26, 2019 at Immaculate Conception Church in North Washington with Father Brian Dellaert celebrating the mass. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in North Washington with Cory Kuehn, Jamey Kuehn, Randy Kuehn, Tony Kuehn, Justin Kuehn, Joel Kuehn, Shawn Kuehn, Kyle Kuehn, Tracy Reicks and Eric Sanderson serving as casket bearers, honorary casket bearers will be Jacob Schoenbauer, Jachob Lang and Ben Sanderson.
Friends may greet the family from 4:00-7:00 PM on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Conway-Markham Funeral Home in New Hampton. There will be a 3:30 PM Rosary and 7:00 Scriptural Wake Service. Visitation will continue at the church one hour prior to the funeral mass on Friday. Online condolences for Pat's family may be left at www.conway-markhamfh.com. Memorials may be directed to the family.
Pat was born in New Hampton on Leap Day, February 29, 1928, the daughter of George and Dora (Bach) Lentz. She was a 1946 graduate of North Washington High School. After completing her education, Pat worked at St. Joseph's Hospital in New Hampton for a year. She was united in marriage to Leo Kuehn on September 21, 1948 at Immaculate Conception Church in North Washington. The couple made their home on the Kuehn Century Family Farm until their retirement in 1992 and moved to New Hampton. Pat and Leo welcomed eight children, four girls and four boys.
Pat and Leo enjoyed going to wedding dances, playing cards, traveling throughout the U.S. and other countries, and spending time with friends and family. Pat loved cooking big family meals and baking. Her homemade noodles and pies are especially everyone's favorites. Pat was fond of her long walks, exercise classes and visiting with friends and neighbors. One of Pat's most treasured times was the annual tradition of Easter egg coloring with her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Pat was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church and Rosary Society, and Las Amigas and other card clubs.
Those left to cherish Pat's memories are her children, Wanda (Don) Sanderson of Altoona, IA, Paula (Dwight) Boyum of Rochester, MN, Ellen Price (Dave Lowe) of Ames, IA, Glen (Ruth) and Gene (Nancy) Kuehn of New Hampton, Margie (Kevin) Reicks of Forest City, IA, John (Ronda) and Tim Kuehn of New Hampton; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; her sister, Fran (Jerome) Boehmer of Alta Vista; sister-in-law, Florine Boehmer of Mason City, IA and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leo in 2013; her brother, Joseph Lentz and sister, Lavonne Eischeid.
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🌹 We are so very sorry for your loss❣ Our thoughts 🙏 prayers to you all❣ Blessings, Deb Joe Zubrod. 🌹
I will always remember Pat as being generous and so much fun to be with. Our parents had many good adventures over the years. We will miss her. Pam
My sincere sympathy to all of Pats family. Pat was a sweet loving women. She always had a smile and greeting when we met I played lots of cards with Pat and she was a sharp player. Rest in peace Pat.
My sympathy to all of Pats family. I remember Pat as someone whose spirit of sharing, helping others and enjoying life will be with me always. Sharon Trewin
My sympathy to Patricias family.
Our deepest sympathy that was a very nice lady.
Pat was always a pleasure to visit with. A celebration in heaven has begun. Peace be with her.
WE SEND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO THE KUEHN FAMILY. PAT LOVED MY OLD TIME MUSIC FOR MANY YEARS. SHE WAS A SWEET LADY. MANY GOOD VISITS. R.I.P. PAT. FROM TIM CINDY HOWLAND TIM THE MUSIC MAN PROTIVIN IOWA.
My prayers and sympathy go out to all of the family at this time of sorrow.
My sympathy to all of Pats family. I enjoyed many conversations with her at the library. She was always upbeat and smiling.
Our sympathy to Pats family. We have been friends and neighbors for many years. Had many good card games and always a delicious lunch at her house. Rest in peace Pat. Cletus and Doris Ries
Pat was one of those lucky people who never seemed to grow old. Mom always said Pat would tell her its because she only had a birthday every four years. My sympathy to her family.
Sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a great woman. She always had a smile for you no matter what. A very caring lady.
Sympathies to all the Kuehn family. She was always so much fun. My parents had a lot of fun times with Pat Leo visiting, playing cards, or going to dances. I bet there will be plenty of that again in heaven with so many of her friends reunited up there. Rosanne (Rosie Christoph) Wilke
My condolences to all Pats family. May she rest in peace. What a wonderful lady.
So sorry for your loss. Pat was a very caring lady and will be missed by all who knew her. Thoughts and prayers.
Dear Kuehn Family, My sincerest sympathy for the lost of your dear mothergrandmother. I have so many great memories of visiting your home and playing cards with your Mother. She was kind and caring to me as a child and adult. Blessings to all your family. Jane Jenn Mumm
May the memories of Pat console you. All our thoughts and prayers to her family. Jeanne and David Roder
Awww.So sorry to hear of your Moms passing. She was such a sweetheart. We always enjoyed visiting with her. God bless you all in your time of sorrow. Donna Len Huegel