Service Information
Elaine F. Kuehl, age 77, wife of Wayne, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at her home in Hutchinson.
Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 10:30 A.M. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment in the Elm Creek Cemetery in Trimont, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2020, from 4:00-7:00 P.M. at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church.
The Kuehl family invites everyone to a luncheon at the Crow River Country Club in Hutchinson immediately following the church service.
Obituary
Elaine Faye (Slaughter) Kuehl was born on May 4, 1943, to Leonard and Helen Slaughter of Trimont, Minnesota. She was baptized as an infant on September 12, 1943, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Trimont, where she was also confirmed on April 14, 1957. Elaine attended country school from 1st to 7th grade and then graduated with the Trimont High School class of 1961.
After graduating, Elaine moved to Fairmont, Minnesota, and worked at the Bob Wallace department store. Elaine married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Kuehl, on June 14, 1963, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Trimont. Their marriage was blessed with two sons, Gary and Glen, and four grandchildren, Courtney, Kaylee, Jenna, and Kole. After they married Wayne and Elaine lived in Wayzata until they purchased a mobile home and moved to Chaska, Minnesota. They then went onto a small 80 acre farm and built a new house by Waverly, Minnesota. In 1979, Wayne and Elaine purchased the GM dealership in Madison, Minnesota, which became the home of “Kuehl Deal.” Elaine worked at the dealership as a bookkeeper, receptionist, secretary, Vice President, and cleaning lady. In 1999, it was time to sort of retire and in 2001, Wayne and Elaine built a new home in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Another joy in Wayne and Elaine’s life were trips to Branson, Missouri. The highlight of her time there was when they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary by taking their sons and families with them for a fun filled vacation.
Summers you would find Elaine and Wayne at their cabin enjoying time with family and friends. The cabin is at Ida Bayview in Alexandria, Minnesota. Her time with Wayne and family was very important to her. She made everyone feel welcome and always made sure everyone had enough to eat. Elaine also kept busy with knitting, sewing projects, Red Hats, jigsaw puzzles, going to garage sales, and antique stores. She worked at the Antiques-To-Go store in Hutchinson for six years, Elaine enjoyed her time there.
Elaine’s deep and growing faith in her Savior Jesus Christ carried her through many health challenges including a stroke in 2010, and breast cancer in 2017. Her hardest challenge was the latest diagnosis of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She never gave up the fight and her faith and prayers of others saw her through her darkest days.
Elaine was called home to her Heavenly Father while surrounded by her family, on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at the age of 77 years. Blessed be her memory.
Elaine is survived by her:
Husband, Wayne Kuehl of Hutchinson, MN;
Sons, Gary Kuehl and his wife, Joni, of Elko, MN,
Glen Kuehl and his wife, Erin, of Marshall, MN;
Grandchildren, Courtney (Drew) Tykwinski, Kaylee Kuehl, Jenna Kuehl, and Kole Kuehl;
Brother, Lyle Slaughter and his wife, Darlene, of Trimont, MN;
Sisters-in-law, Eileen Kuehl and her husband, Don Wilson, of Kansas City, MO,
Nancy Hoppe of Fremont, CA;
Brothers-in-law, Daniel Kuehl and his wife, Rose, of New Ulm, MN,
Thomas Kuehl of Ormsby, Minnesota;
Many Nieces, Nephews, and good friends.
Elaine is preceded in death by her Parents, Leonard and Helen Slaughter; Father and Mother-in-law, Vernon and Leona Kuehl.
Jane Reckow says
My deepest sympathies to Wayne and family. I have always enjoyed our neighborly visits. When you and Elaine moved in across the road it was like my parents were sent two angels. I so appreciate the good friends she became to my mother in her later years. My mom always said how good it was just to talk with Elaine. Now they can meet again and have cake and coffee and do puzzles. God bless her soul,
Janet Meyer says
Dear Wayne and family, We are brokenhearted that our sweet, wonderful Elaine had to be ill. She was so warm and open through the whole illness. as she was in her whole life. We appreciate that she received such good care from her doctors and her family, especially her lifetime partner, Wayne. Heaven is a warmer place because she is there. What a blessing she was in so many lives, including ours. Please know that you have our sincere sympathies. Janet and Roger Meyer
Maynard and Deb Meyer says
I was saddened to hear of Elaine’s passing. While Elaine lived in Madison f I had the opportunity to work with her on a variety of Chamber of Commerce projects. Her enthusiasm was infectious and she was always a lot of fun to be with. She will be missed. Deb and I extend our sincerest sympathy to Wayne and her family.
Gary & Kim Omland says
Kim and I were saddened by the sad news of our good friend and wonderful neighbor, Elaine. We would like to send our sincere sympathy to Wayne and his family.
Gary and Glen, we watched you grew up with a wonderful mom and great roll model, she will certainly be missed. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you. Gary & Kim Omland
Marlys and Stuart Borstad says
Our sincere sympathy to you Wayne and your family….we have fond memories of the time you lived in Madison….Love and Blessings!
Pam Faber says
Our deepest sympathy to the family, may your memories bring you joy. Pam and Dennis Faber
Jan and Darrel Knauss says
Wayne and Family-we want you to know that we are thinking of you and deeply saddened by Elaine’s passing. We remember how welcoming she was when we purchased our cabin, sharing with us the photo album she maintained of the association history. She was always so outgoing and sweet; her presence will be missed.
Take care – Jan and Darrel Knauss