Fourth Generation

21. William Francis KUEHL was born on 15 August 1916 in Adrian Township, Monroe County, WI.^29,33,37 in Reels Valley.

(The picture is of the main street of Tomah, WI in 1913.) He appeared in the census in 1920 in Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.²³ He appeared in the census in 1930 in Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁴ William appeared in the census in 1940 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.²² He appeared in the census in 1950 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁵ His household was at 304 Glendale Avenue and his occupation was "Delivering Ice, Ice Company." He died on 17 April 2002 at the age of 85 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.³⁷

Obituary Notes: "William F. Kuehl, 85, of Tomah, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2002 at the Serenity House in Tomah. He was born on Aug. 15, 1916 to Frank and Emma (Kemnow) Kuehl in Reels Valley, Monroe County.

William had lived in the Tomah area all of his life. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School. He then farmed for the Pelz family in Tomah. On July 12, 1942, he was united in marriage to Margaret Marie Schmeider. From 1945-1955 he owned and operated his own ice business. He then went to work as a machinist at Union Camp for 25 years, retiring in 1981. He was a life-long member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Tomah. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and reading.

He is survived by four daughters, Connie Kuehl, Debi (Dennis) Winchel, Terri (Robert) Schilke, all of Tomah, and Deann Garrett of Minneapolis, Minn.; one son, Jeff Kuehl of Sparta; grandchildren Justin Kuehl, Marcus and Joy Garrett, Rachel Kuehl, Sarah Schilke, Ryan and Lewis Winchel; one sister, Beatrice Brownfield of Urbana, Ind.; and one brother, Martin Kuehl.

He was preceded in death by one son, Gary Kuehl; three sisters, Alice Meyers, Florence Culver and Emma Tramel; and three brothers, Frank Kuehl, Jr., Howard and Harold Kuehl.

Memorial services will be held Friday, April 19, at 11 A.M. at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church in Tomah. Pastor Donald Buch will officiate. A private family burial will be held later on Friday." William was buried in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁶ in the Oak Grove Cemetery.

William Francis KUEHL and Margaret Marie "Peg" SCHMIEDER were married on 12 July 1942.³⁷ They^³⁷ were divorced.³⁷ Margaret Marie "Peg" SCHMIEDER, daughter of Edward J. SCHMIEDER and Mathilda REPKA, was born on 25 February 1926 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.³⁷ She died on 28 January 2000 at the age of 73 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, WI.³⁷

William Francis KUEHL and Margaret Marie "Peg" SCHMIEDER had the following children:

52	i.	Gary William KUEHL was born on 22 November 1942 in Monroe County, WI.³³ He appeared in the census in 1950 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁵ He died on 1 January 1964 at the age of 21 in Junction City, Geary County, KS.^22,26,34 Gary was buried in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁶ in the Oak Grove Cemetery.
53	ii.	Connie Kay KUEHL was born on 26 January 1944 in Monroe County, WI.³³ She appeared in the census in 1950 in Tomah, Tomah Township, Monroe County, WI.²⁵ She died on 8 February 2023 at the age of 79.⁵² Obituary Notes: "Connie K. Kuehl went to her home in heaven on February 8, 2023. She was born in Tomah, Wisconsin to William and Margaret Kuehl on January 26, 1944. She graduated from Tomah High School. Connie worked at Steele’s Rexall Drug Store in Tomah for most of her life. She developed great relationships with many of her customers. Connie was an amazing cook. She often shared many of her dishes and recipes with her co-workers, friends, and family. Early in the Morning for many years, Connie made the pizza dough for her nephew, Denny Kuehl, at UpTown Pizza. When Connie retired, she moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to be closer to her niece, Joy Garrett, and her nephew, Marcus Garrett. Connie was like a second mom to many of her nieces and nephews and will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her. Connie is survived by her sisters, Debi (Dennis) Winchel, Terri (Bob) Schilke, Deann Garrett; brother, Jeff Kuehl; nieces Joy (Chris Pham) Garrett, Sarah Schilke, and Rachel (Jesse) Johnson; nephews Justin Kuehl, Marcus (Whitney Nguyen) Garrett, Ryan (Holly) Winchel, and Lewis (Amber) Winchel; and many great nephews and nieces. Connie is preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Peg Kuehl; a brother, Gary Kuehl; her grandparents; and many aunts and uncles. On behalf of Connie’s wishes, a private graveside service will be held. Online condolences can be sent to www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com. Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Connie’s family would also like to thank Joy for always being there for Connie when she needed her most."
54	iii.	Jeffrey "Jeff" KUEHL²⁹ died in 1963.²²
+55	iv.	Debra "Debi" KUEHL.
+56	v.	Terri A. KUEHL.
+57	vi.	Deann "DeeDee" KUEHL.