Stuart L Kuehl

Stuart L. Kuehl, 95, of Wausau, passed away peacefully at Aspirus Wausau Hospital on May 9, 2024.

He was born June 1, 1928, in Wausau, to parents Julius and Helen (Prahl) Kuehl. Stuart farmed with his father until he was 30 years old, at which time he went to work at Morley-Murphy. He retired from Drott / JI Case. He especially enjoyed dancing waltzes and polkas. He also enjoyed country music and attending concerts and festivals. Stuart married Caroline Traska on June 5, 1954, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Town of Wausau. Together, they had one daughter.
 
Stuart is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Caroline “Carrie” Kuehl; daughter, Kathleen “Kathy" Kuehl; sister, Grace Luetschwager; sister-in-law, Helen Traska; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his parents; cousins; in-laws, Arthur and Elsie Traska; and friends.
 
A funeral service will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 11:00 am, at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce Street, Wausau with a visitation beginning at 10:00 am. Rev. Karoline Schwantes of St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church will officiate. Following the service, Stuart will be laid to rest at Restlawn Memorial Park.
 
Our family wishes to thank the staff at Mount View Care Center for their excellent care of Stuart for the last two years.