Visitation
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Tuesday 5/3,
4:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Service
Krause Funeral Home New Berlin
12401 West National Avenue
New Berlin, WI 53151
Tuesday 5/3,
7:00 pm
Memorial
In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Pacific Whale Foundation, 300 Ma’alaea Road, Suite 211, Wailuku, HI 96793.
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Donna J. Kuehl Reunited with her husband, Edward, on Sunday, April 17, 2022, age 78. Cherished mom of Sue Bekken (Matt York), Jeff (Michelle) Kuehl, Lori (Tom) Knight, Mike Kuehl, Beth (Jay) Kuehl and Dave (Sara) Kuehl. Loving Grandma of Alycia (Jake) Machajewski, Ashley (Jason) Layne, Tyler (Kayla) Baeurle, Marissa (Colin) Bekken, Caitlyn (Ryan) BremerContinue Reading
Dorian Templin
left a message on May 3, 2022:
I joined the Red Hat Group "Better Red Than Dead" in 2011 and Donna was one of the nicest and sweetest people I knew. We have wonderful ladies in our group, but Donna was a great friend and person to all of us. We will all miss her very much. Dorian Templin.
Adelmund Family
left a message on May 1, 2022:
Donna had such a full life and we know that she is now with her true love and at complete peace. Sending your whole family much love, peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Don, Kristin, Britt and Nick Adelmund
Joanne Gramins
left a message on May 1, 2022:
Dear familly,
Ron & I have such fond memories of our early and dear friendship with both Ed & Donna. Ron's connection to Ed went back to family ties between his parents & Ed's. We grew close in the early days of our marriages, living in neighboring apartments in Wauwatosa,. Your mom loved you all so much. I remember her telling me how she bravely sent you off to kindergarten, Sue, then closed the door and cried! We have fond memories of watching you all grow up, enjoying swimming outings & visits with your family, Your mom was truly full of life and so invested in her family. Her smile lit up her whole face!
We cannot physically be with you at her celebration of life, but hope to "stream" in.
Ron & Joanne Gramins
Ellen Hurley Stutzman
left a message on April 27, 2022:
I enjoyed many Red Hat outings with Donna. She is lovely lady! Also, I graduated from West Allis Central H.S. with Ed in 1957. I am blessed to know Donna!
Shar Meller
left a message on April 26, 2022:
Bruce and I wish Donna's family our thoughts and prayers at loosing Donna. Donna was a center of our groups get togethers. Her and Lou were the head of our Vagabond breakfast table every Sat for years. We traveled, partied, and enjoyed all our time in Florida with Donna. Many great memories for a great mom, grandma, and friend to many.
Shar and Bruce
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Marlene Buechel
left a message on April 25, 2022:
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I met Donna and her friend, Lou, only once, but I feel as though I knew her because of my friendships with other members of her extended family: Sharon and Phil Wolfsohn, Darlene Ruedi, and Mark Salbeck. A memorial will be sent to the Hawaiian organization listed. My late husband and I loved Hawaii too.
Karen D Susitti
left a message on April 24, 2022:
In memory of Donna
J.
Kuehl, Karen D Susitti lit a candle
Karen D Susitti
left a message on April 24, 2022:
Rest in peace Donna. Your friendship, smiles, and giggles will be missed.
Judy Lehr
left a message on April 24, 2022:
My deepest condolences to all the Kuehl family. Donna was such a wonderful person and always met you with a smile. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Barbara Lichtig
left a message on April 22, 2022:
In memory of Donna
J.
Kuehl, Barbara Lichtig lit a candle
Candace Leathers
left a message on April 21, 2022:
My thoughts and prayers to all the family. Mrs. Kuehl was an amazing and beautiful woman I was so privileged to know. She was such a pleasure to be with and so much fun. I will miss seeing her but I will hold all the special memories of her in my heart.
Sandra Schroeder
left a message on April 21, 2022:
Donna will be sorely missed. We shared many breakfasts at Genesis. Donna was such a proud grandmother and great grandmother known as grandma honey. Rest In Peace dear friend.
John & Ann Orner
left a message on April 21, 2022:
Back in the 80s when Mike K. and Tom Orner were hanging out together doing a lot of "fun" activities & trying to stay out of trouble, Donna & I compared notes many times. Our sons & some of their friends treated us moms to lunch at Chumleys one noon hour where we visitedabout our sons & exchanged recipes over a couple beers & burgers. Donna was an outgoing, fun friend. Ann Orner
Tom and Pat Kelley
left a message on April 21, 2022:
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Kuehl family on Donna's passing. We've been neighbors for 31 years and always marveled at the gatherings at the holidays and the decorations at Christmas. We loved watching the Red Hat Ladies parade in and out when Donna hosted them. She always had a smile and a kind word to say. God bless her and may she rest in peace. Pat and Tom Kelley
Craig Schwartz
left a message on April 20, 2022:
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing! Was a great neighbor when I still lived at home! Always a joy to say hello to when I visited my parents and she was outside! Our prayers go out to the whole Kuehl family! Many fond memories of your mom! Her and Ed I’m sure are rejoicing in heaven!!
Susan Elizabeth Nash
left a message on April 20, 2022:
How do I pay tribute to Donna after 49 years of being her next-door neighbor and friend? I really don’t know how except by mentioning the Kuehl kids. The 6 Kuehl kids grew up with our 2 kids. Beth and David Kuehl being in the same year in school as our kids. I remember sunny days spent in the Kuehl backyard pool with everyone diving for “rings”, making whirlpools, spilling juice & snacks into the water, and getting sunburned. I see Mike and David playing baseball games in our backyard with our boys. Sometimes they would fight after a “bad” call by the umpire. There's David sitting on our stoop eating an entire bowl of just-picked raspberries. I remember us watching fireworks at Lakefront with Kuehl’s and giving Sue a ride home afterwards, and later Sue telling Donna that Jim walked too fast back to the car! Jeff was the “fun”babysitter who secretly shot off bottle rockets with our kids on our front porch. Jeff loved chocolate mint ice cream.
Later on as the years passed, and the kids moved on with their lives, I would sit at the Kuehl table visiting with Donna. I would give the “secret knock”at the patio door and just walk right in. We talked about everything even what we were making for dinner. We laughed. Always so much laughter. I will miss that the most.
Goodbye Donna. I love you and I will miss you forever.
Susan & Jim Nash
Connie U
left a message on April 20, 2022:
Dave and Sara I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother is with her love now. They are happy together again. It’s hard to loose a parent. My deepest sympathy.
Keith and Hattie Henrics
left a message on April 20, 2022:
We were so saddened to learn of Donna's passing. She was our neighbor for 19 years and we always loved her positive attitude and kind spirit. She will be greatly missed but we know that one day we'll see her again.
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Dorian Templin
left a message on May 3, 2022:
I joined the Red Hat Group "Better Red Than Dead" in 2011 and Donna was one of the nicest and sweetest people I knew. We have wonderful ladies in our group, but Donna was a great friend and person to all of us. We will all miss her very much. Dorian Templin.
Adelmund Family
left a message on May 1, 2022:
Donna had such a full life and we know that she is now with her true love and at complete peace. Sending your whole family much love, peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Don, Kristin, Britt and Nick Adelmund
Joanne Gramins
left a message on May 1, 2022:
Dear familly,
Ron & I have such fond memories of our early and dear friendship with both Ed & Donna. Ron's connection to Ed went back to family ties between his parents & Ed's. We grew close in the early days of our marriages, living in neighboring apartments in Wauwatosa,. Your mom loved you all so much. I remember her telling me how she bravely sent you off to kindergarten, Sue, then closed the door and cried! We have fond memories of watching you all grow up, enjoying swimming outings & visits with your family, Your mom was truly full of life and so invested in her family. Her smile lit up her whole face!
We cannot physically be with you at her celebration of life, but hope to "stream" in.
Ron & Joanne Gramins
Ellen Hurley Stutzman
left a message on April 27, 2022:
I enjoyed many Red Hat outings with Donna. She is lovely lady! Also, I graduated from West Allis Central H.S. with Ed in 1957. I am blessed to know Donna!
Shar Meller
left a message on April 26, 2022:
Bruce and I wish Donna's family our thoughts and prayers at loosing Donna. Donna was a center of our groups get togethers. Her and Lou were the head of our Vagabond breakfast table every Sat for years. We traveled, partied, and enjoyed all our time in Florida with Donna. Many great memories for a great mom, grandma, and friend to many.
Shar and Bruce
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Marlene Buechel
left a message on April 25, 2022:
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I met Donna and her friend, Lou, only once, but I feel as though I knew her because of my friendships with other members of her extended family: Sharon and Phil Wolfsohn, Darlene Ruedi, and Mark Salbeck. A memorial will be sent to the Hawaiian organization listed. My late husband and I loved Hawaii too.
Karen D Susitti
left a message on April 24, 2022:
In memory of Donna
J.
Kuehl, Karen D Susitti lit a candle
Karen D Susitti
left a message on April 24, 2022:
Rest in peace Donna. Your friendship, smiles, and giggles will be missed.
Judy Lehr
left a message on April 24, 2022:
My deepest condolences to all the Kuehl family. Donna was such a wonderful person and always met you with a smile. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Barbara Lichtig
left a message on April 22, 2022:
In memory of Donna
J.
Kuehl, Barbara Lichtig lit a candle
Candace Leathers
left a message on April 21, 2022:
My thoughts and prayers to all the family. Mrs. Kuehl was an amazing and beautiful woman I was so privileged to know. She was such a pleasure to be with and so much fun. I will miss seeing her but I will hold all the special memories of her in my heart.
Sandra Schroeder
left a message on April 21, 2022:
Donna will be sorely missed. We shared many breakfasts at Genesis. Donna was such a proud grandmother and great grandmother known as grandma honey. Rest In Peace dear friend.
John & Ann Orner
left a message on April 21, 2022:
Back in the 80s when Mike K. and Tom Orner were hanging out together doing a lot of "fun" activities & trying to stay out of trouble, Donna & I compared notes many times. Our sons & some of their friends treated us moms to lunch at Chumleys one noon hour where we visitedabout our sons & exchanged recipes over a couple beers & burgers. Donna was an outgoing, fun friend. Ann Orner
Tom and Pat Kelley
left a message on April 21, 2022:
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Kuehl family on Donna's passing. We've been neighbors for 31 years and always marveled at the gatherings at the holidays and the decorations at Christmas. We loved watching the Red Hat Ladies parade in and out when Donna hosted them. She always had a smile and a kind word to say. God bless her and may she rest in peace. Pat and Tom Kelley
Craig Schwartz
left a message on April 20, 2022:
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing! Was a great neighbor when I still lived at home! Always a joy to say hello to when I visited my parents and she was outside! Our prayers go out to the whole Kuehl family! Many fond memories of your mom! Her and Ed I’m sure are rejoicing in heaven!!
Susan Elizabeth Nash
left a message on April 20, 2022:
How do I pay tribute to Donna after 49 years of being her next-door neighbor and friend? I really don’t know how except by mentioning the Kuehl kids. The 6 Kuehl kids grew up with our 2 kids. Beth and David Kuehl being in the same year in school as our kids. I remember sunny days spent in the Kuehl backyard pool with everyone diving for “rings”, making whirlpools, spilling juice & snacks into the water, and getting sunburned. I see Mike and David playing baseball games in our backyard with our boys. Sometimes they would fight after a “bad” call by the umpire. There's David sitting on our stoop eating an entire bowl of just-picked raspberries. I remember us watching fireworks at Lakefront with Kuehl’s and giving Sue a ride home afterwards, and later Sue telling Donna that Jim walked too fast back to the car! Jeff was the “fun”babysitter who secretly shot off bottle rockets with our kids on our front porch. Jeff loved chocolate mint ice cream.
Later on as the years passed, and the kids moved on with their lives, I would sit at the Kuehl table visiting with Donna. I would give the “secret knock”at the patio door and just walk right in. We talked about everything even what we were making for dinner. We laughed. Always so much laughter. I will miss that the most.
Goodbye Donna. I love you and I will miss you forever.
Susan & Jim Nash
Connie U
left a message on April 20, 2022:
Dave and Sara I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother is with her love now. They are happy together again. It’s hard to loose a parent. My deepest sympathy.
Keith and Hattie Henrics
left a message on April 20, 2022:
We were so saddened to learn of Donna's passing. She was our neighbor for 19 years and we always loved her positive attitude and kind spirit. She will be greatly missed but we know that one day we'll see her again.
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Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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