Service Information
Joyce J. Kuehl, age 90, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson.
Funeral Service will be Monday, February 9, 2026, 11:00 A.M., at Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson, with interment in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, Acoma Township, rural Hutchinson, Minnesota.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.
Obituary
Joyce Joann Kuehl was born on August 25, 1935, in Brownton, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Marion and Frieda (Jaekal) Hatten. Joyce was baptized as an infant on November 3, 1935, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Brownton. Her family moved to Hutchinson, Minnesota, in 1942, where she attended Heatwole Country School #41 for eight years. She was confirmed in 1947 at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. Joyce graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1953.
On November 9, 1955, Joyce was united in marriage to Fred Kuehl at Peace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. This marriage was blessed with three children, Janet, Steven and Karen. They farmed the “Kuehl Family Farm” in Acoma Township, rural Hutchinson, until 1993, when they moved to Star Lake near Litchfield, Minnesota. They resided there for 25 years and wintered in Apache Junction, Arizona for 20 winters. In 2018, Joyce and Fred moved to Greencastle Condominiums in Hutchinson. They shared 65 years of marriage until Fred passed away on April 12, 2021.
Joyce enjoyed her family, gardening, reading, making quilts, playing cards, baking pies (especially lemon), singing in church choirs, and putting puzzles together. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Hutchinson.
Joyce passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Harmony River Living Center in Hutchinson, at the age of 90 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Joyce is survived by her:
Children, Janet Hedy of Willmar, MN,
Steve Kuehl and his wife, Shari of Hutchinson, MN,
Karen Pachan and her husband, Rick of Hutchinson, MN;
Grandchildren;
Great-grandchildren;
Many other relatives and friends.
Joyce is preceded in death by her Parents, Marion and Frieda Hatten; Husband, Fred Kuehl; Six Brothers; One Sister; many other relatives and friends.
Walt and Sharon Radant says
To the Kuehl Family, You have our Deepest Sympathy, She is with her Lord now and No more pain.
Karol Nielsen says
So sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy. She was a lovely lady. I’m the daughter of Jeanette (Jaekel) Kuenzel.
Barb Rasmussen says
So sorry to see the passing of your mom. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Kuehl family at this sad time.
Bobbi Ludewig says
Kuehl Family so sorry for your loss.
Lisa Blankenship says
Steve, Shari & family,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you. May you feel God’s arms around you and be comforted by your memories of Joyce.
Love, Lisa & Tim
Ann Zivchovich says
My deepest sympathies!! God’s love and peace.
Charlie and Kim Schimmelpfennig says
So sorry for your loss.
Larry Kaminsky says
Steve and Shari sorry to hear of mom’s passing, sounds like she led a full interesting life. Praying for peace as you go through this difficult process.
Larry & Patti
Joyce Pramann says
So sorry Steve and family on your Mom’s passing-in my thoughts.
Karen says
Karen and Steve
We are sharing in your sorrow,
May you feel the comfort of friends, the love of family, the presence of God.
So very very sorry for the loss of your mother.
Wesley Greve
and Karen Greve
Darlene Kotelnicki says
Sorry to learn of Joyce’s passing. I worked with her at St. Paul’s in Litchfield. She was a wonderful lady.
Adam and Darlene Kotelnicki
Virgil Young says
We are saddened to hear of Joyce’s death. We met Joyce and Fred at church activities in Apache Junction. They became good friends with us and we have remained in contact during the years since. Our sincere condolences to the family. Joyce will be missed not only by friends and family in Minnesota but also by her many friends in Arizona.
Jan and Virgil Young
Delores Schons says
I really enjoyed my time here at Greencastle with Joyce. She was a wonderful lady and a good friend. We played cards together at least three times a week and she was a good card player. She always said, “ I don’t care if I win or lose, I just enjoy playing”. I miss her, but she’s in a better place! Delores
Kristine Bach says
David and I always enjoyed our visits with Fred and Joyce. I offer my deepest sympathy to Joyce’s family.
Jerome Alan Karl says
So sorry no matter how old you are it’s hard to loose your mom.
Even when you no they’re in a better place.