Robert Kuenne

Robert L. Kuenne, 87, of 915 Broadway Apt. 4 Sheboygan Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 19, 2010 at his home. Robert was born on July 19, 1922 in Sheboygan, son of the late Harry and Anna Kuenne. He was a 1941 graduate of Sheboygan Central High School. He served in the US Army from 1942 - 1945 in WW II in the Battle of Normandy. On August 31, 1946 he married Gladys M. Stroschein in Sheboygan. Gladys preceded him in death on September 2, 2007. Robert was employed with the Vollrath Company for 18 years until the time of his retirement in 1987. He previously worked as a custodian at Farnsworth Junior High. Robert was a member of Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer in Sheboygan. He enjoyed playing sheepshead, gardening, and fishing. Robert also enjoyed visiting with his nieces and nephews and other family members and telling stories of his experiences in WW II. Survivors include his sister, Elaine (Karl) Kuehn of Arizona; one sister-in-law, Helen (Hilbert) Kuitert of Sheboygan; four nieces, Barbara (Lee) Gumm of Kohler, Nancy Mayer of Sheboygan Falls, Peggy (Steve) Hotz of Sheboygan, and Jean Wychesit of Sheboygan; two nephews, John (Tammy) Kuitert of Sheboygan and Jeff Kuehn of Manitowoc. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 22, 2010 at 6:00 pm at the Wenig Funeral Home in Sheboygan Falls with the Rev. Bryan Osladil officiating. Burial will take place at Lutheran Cemetery in Sheboygan. Friends may call at the Wenig Funeral Home on Monday from 5:00 until the time of the service. A memorial fund has been established in Robert's name for Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer or Tender Hearts. Online condolences and additional information may be found at www.wenigfuneralhome.com The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls (920-467-3431) is serving the Kuenne family.

Service

Monday, February 22, 2010 6:00 PM
Wenig Funeral Home - Sheboygan Falls
711 Broadway Sheboygan Falls 53085, United States