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     Olivia V. Kuehne was born circa 1915 at St. Louis, MO. She was the daughter of Edward H. Kuehne and Anna P. Mohrstadt.

     Kenneth Dale Kuenning was born on 28 July 1930. He was the son of Wilbur E. Kuenning and Ada C. Bertke. Kenneth Dale Kuenning died on 5 April 2018 at Moline, Rock Island Co., IL, at age 87 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Rev. Kenneth D. Kuenning, 87, died April 5, 2018 at his home in Moline, IL surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was Pastor Emeritus of the Church of Peace United Church of Christ in Rock Island, IL which he served from 1969 to 1995.

He was a graduate of Memorial High School in St. Marys, Ohio, Mission House College, (Lakeland University), in Plymouth, Wisconsin, and Eden Theological Seminary in Webster Groves, Missouri. He was ordained into the Christian Ministry in June, 1956 in his home church, St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church in St. Marys.

He was an intern at Morningside Community Church, Inglewood, CA and served pastorates at First Reformed Church, Rising Sun, IN,’56-’59, St. Paul Church, Staunton, IL, ’59-’65, and Boonville, MO, ’65-‘69, prior to moving to the Quad Cities.

In 1957, Ken was a delegate to the Uniting General Synod of the United Church of Christ, merging the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational and Christian Churches, in Cleveland, OH. In the early 1960's he accompanied the last load of cattle to post-war Germany for Heifer Project International.

During his ministry in Rock Island, he founded the Community Caring Conference in 1976, an independent self-help block club organization which helps neighbors get to know one another and unite in addressing mutual neighborhood and community concerns to improve the quality of life within the areas in which they live.

In the 1980's, he provided leadership and support in launching the Quad Cities Interfaith, an organization comprised of persons from Protestant, Roman Catholic, and Jewish faith communities from Iowa and Illinois which continues to work together on community issues.

During his years in ministry he served on various association committees: Church and Ministry, Stewardship and Evangelism in the Illinois Conference, served as a camp counselor, and took youth groups to Estes Park, YMCA of the Rockies, the United Nations in New York, visited representatives in Washington, and work camps in Back Bay Mission. He also participated in a march with Martin Luther King, Jr. in Chicago; he supported and firmly believed in civil rights.

He and his wife, Delores (Dee) enjoyed camping across this country with their children during their growing-up years, and led trips to the Holy Land in the l980s. He loved his family and the Church with his whole heart. He and Dee enjoyed 63 years of marriage. Their children are Laurie Albright, Manchester, MO; Annette Hong (Peter) Ankeny IA; Mary Gross (Rev. Robert) Waukesha WI; and Paul Kuenning (Charlotte), Whitewater WI. His grandchildren are: David (Maria) Hong and son Ian, Woodbridge, VA; Kristina Grier (Travis), Hillsboro OR; Deanna (Corey) Wright, Green Bay WI; Emily Kuenning, Green Bay WI; Sarah Gross and Daniel Gross, Waukesha WI.

He is further survived by his brother, Ed Kuenning (Wilma); nieces, Druann (Gary) Whitaker, and Kimberly (Rick) Werling, and nephew, Mark (Beverly) Kuenning, of Celina, OH; his sister-in-law, Dixie, and nephew, Travis (Chris) Kuenning, of St. Marys, OH; and cousins Bill (Karen) Bloomhorst and Dale Speckman.

He was preceeded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Ada Kuenning and brother Jack Kuenning of St. Marys.

The family requests that memorials be made to the Church of Peace UCC Sustaining Fund.

Viewing will be Friday, April 13 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home, 3030 7th Ave., Rock Island. A funeral will be officiated by the Rev. Mariah Marlin-Warfield on Saturday, April 14, 10:00 a.m. at Church of Peace, 1114 12th St., Rock Island.

Online condolences may be left at wheelanpressly.com.

     Wilbur E. Kuenning was born on 3 February 1902. He married Ada C. Bertke. Wilbur E. Kuenning died on 28 February 1964 at age 62. He was buried in March 1964 at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen, Auglaize Co., OH, Findagrave #20459260.

     Alvina Bertha Mary Kuester was born on 23 March 1915. She was the daughter of Herman Kuester and Agusta Schultz. Alvina Bertha Mary Kuester married Leo Lea Tallman, son of John Ellsworth Tallman and Mary Lucretia Marsh, on 30 October 1940.

     Emma Lydia Kuester was born on 29 January 1858 at Concordia, Lafayette Co., MO.¹ She married John Hess circa 1874.¹ Emma Lydia Kuester died on 8 April 1924 at Barry Co., MO, at age 66. She was buried in April 1924 at Oakdale Cemetery, Monett, Lawrence Co., MO, Findagrave #114808096.

     Herman Kuester married Agusta Schultz.

     Maria Kuester married Frederick Charles Schmoe.

     Leonard Edmund Kuffel M.D. was born on 15 October 1917 at Helena, Lewis and Clark Co., MT. He married Marie Streeter in 1943. Leonard Edmund Kuffel M.D. died on 28 June 2015 at age 97. He was buried in 2015 at Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Missoula, Missoula Co., MT, Findagrave #154990311.

     Richard Bruce Kuffel was born on 13 June 1948 at Missoula, Missoula Co., MT. He was the son of Leonard Edmund Kuffel M.D. and Marie Streeter. Richard Bruce Kuffel died on 12 June 1987 at Seattle, King Co., WA, at age 38 per SSDI, last residence Chanhassen, Carver Co., MN.

     Elisabetha Kugler married Hans Jakob Bollschweiler.

     Charles A. Kuhlemeier was born circa 1904 at Illinois.¹ He married Carmen Sara Davenport in 1931 at Detroit, Wayne Co., MI. Charles A. Kuhlemeier died circa 1948.

     Capt. USAF Charles Ruel Kuhlemeier was born on 22 February 1934 at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co., MI. He was the son of Charles A. Kuhlemeier and Carmen Sara Davenport.¹ Capt. USAF Charles Ruel Kuhlemeier married Wilma Grace Weber, daughter of George William Weber and Wilma Irene Buchanan, on 28 September 1957 at Enid, Garfield Co., OK. Capt. USAF Charles Ruel Kuhlemeier died on 3 April 2010 at Temple, Bell Co., TX, at age 76 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Charles "Chuck" Ruel Kuhlemeier was born Feb. 22, 1934, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Charles August and Carmen Sarah Davenport Kuhlemeier. He was the only one of their four children to survive infancy. He was named for his father and his maternal grandfather, Ruel Edward Davenport.

Growing up, Charles was the oldest of nine cousins who all adored him. His 7 female cousins measured every man against him. While he served in the U.S. Air Force, a member of the Strategic Air Command, they would turn the hero of every war picture into Charles Ruel.

On September 28, 1957, he married Wilma Grace Weber in Enid, Oklahoma. Together they had five children. Two of the children died in infancy.

The family settled in Lovington, New Mexico. Charles and Wilma lived in New Mexico until 2008. They then moved to Texas where he was living at the time of his death.

Charles had a great mind for meticulous detail which helped to make him a wonderful storyteller. He had a deep voice, a wonderful smile and ready laugh.

Charles Ruel Kuhlemeier died the Saturday before Easter, April 3, 2010, in Temple, Texas. A lifelong Presbyterian, his Service of Witness to the Resurrection was held at First Presbyterian Church in Temple, Texas, on Saturday, April 10, 2010. The cross on his tombstone is the cross from the Presbyterian Seal.

From A Journey Through Time with the Davenport Family of New York and the Midwest, by Emma Sue Davenport.

He was buried in April 2010 at Resthaven Cemetery, Lovington, Lea Co., NM, Findagrave #61158475.

     Henry Charles Kuhlemeier was born. He was the son of Capt. USAF Charles Ruel Kuhlemeier and Wilma Grace Weber. Henry Charles Kuhlemeier died in infancy.

     Susan Kuhlemeier was born. She was the daughter of Capt. USAF Charles Ruel Kuhlemeier and Wilma Grace Weber. Susan Kuhlemeier died in infancy.

     Christopher William Kuhlmann was born on 23 February 1959. He was the son of Dr. William Martin Kuhlmann. Christopher William Kuhlmann died on 4 July 2015 at age 56

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Christopher "Chris" Kuhlmann. Age 56 of Harrison, passed away . Beloved father of Taylor Kuhlmann, loving son of Freda "Fritzi" (nee Ours) & the late Dr. William Kuhlmann. Wonderful brother of Carrie Kuhlmann & Hans Kuhlmann. Devoted uncle of Kelly Schumaker. Chris was the owner of Direct Termite and Pest Control and lived in Harrison. He passed away suddenly on Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Ft. Hamilton Hospital. Age 56.

Visitation will be Thursday, July 9 from 4 to 8 PM at Brater-Winter Funeral Home, 201 S. Vine St., Harrison, OH 45030. Funeral service in the funeral home on Friday, July 10 at 10:00 A.M. with Fraternal Order of the IOOF # 140 starting the services. Interment in Glen Haven Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Legacy Christian Church or Harrison Historical Society through the funeral home. www.braterfh.com.

He was buried in July 2015 at Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH, Findagrave #148847391.

     Earl William Kuhlmann was born in 1908 at Ohio. He was the son of William H. Kuhlmann and Magdalena Schott. Earl William Kuhlmann married Faith Martin, daughter of Louis Martin and Alvina Bertha Rose, on 18 September 1930 at Cuyahoga Co., OH. Earl William Kuhlmann died in 1977. He was buried in 1977 at Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH, Findagrave #168450067.

     Frederick Henry Kuhlmann was born in September 1835 at Germany.¹ He married Elizabeth Schaich on 21 January 1869 at Dearborn Co., IN. Frederick Henry Kuhlmann lived on 2 June 1900 at Broadway Street, Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH, cigar maker.¹ He died on 10 December 1912 at age 77. He was buried in December 1912 at Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH, Findagrave #198459778.

     William H. Kuhlmann was born on 9 June 1879 at Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Frederick Henry Kuhlmann and Elizabeth Schaich.¹ William H. Kuhlmann lived on 2 June 1900 at Broadway Street, Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH, dentist, lived in his parents' home.¹ He married Magdalena Schott, daughter of Jacob Schott and Margaret Eliza Yeager, on 3 May 1904 at Hamilton Co., OH. Occupation: Dentist at Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH. William H. Kuhlmann died on 1 October 1940 at Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 61. He was buried in October 1940 at Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH, Findagrave #168450204.

     Dr. William Martin Kuhlmann was born on 31 May 1931. He was the son of Earl William Kuhlmann and Faith Martin. Dr. William Martin Kuhlmann died on 6 March 2011 at Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH, at age 79. He was buried in March 2011 at Glen Haven Cemetery, Harrison, Hamilton Co., OH, Findagrave #168450229.

     Carolyn Marie Kuhls was also known as "Lynn". She was born on 17 April 1928 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH. She was the daughter of Henry William Kuhls and Marion E. Moore.¹ Carolyn Marie Kuhls married Louis D. Taylor Jr., son of Louis D. Taylor and Lela May Swigert, on 30 May 1954. Carolyn Marie Kuhls died on 19 January 2010 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK, at age 81 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Lynn died at the age of 81 on January 19, 2010 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She was born in Dayton, Ohio to Henry and Marion Kuhls.

She graduated from Wittenberg University and pursued a career in teaching also achieving a Master's Degree in Education at Butler University.

She moved to Indianapolis after marrying her beloved husband, L.D. Taylor, Jr. They built a house together in Carmel, Indiana where they raised their three children and resided until recently.

She valued education highly and after retiring from teaching, regularly attended the Carmel Board of Education meetings as an observer and volunteered in her church's nursery.

She also believed strongly in the power of democracy and served many years as a Republican precinct committeewoman. Registering new voters was a special joy for her. She was also a proud supporter of the Indianapolis Pacers and Cincinnati Reds.

Some of her favorite activities included the Doers Club, Family Support Center, and being a 50 plus year member of Delta Zeta sorority.

She is preceded in death by her sons, Lawrence Douglas and David Linn Taylor.

Her survivors include her husband of 56 years, L.D. Taylor, Jr; daughter, Dr. Elizabeth Taylor Albert, son-in-law, Dr. David Albert, grandchildren, Kathryn, Michael, Carl and Luke Albert all of Oklahoma City. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Kuhls of Tipp City, Ohio; nieces, Vickie Blakey, and Jackie Kuhls-Schachter and their families.

A memorial service was held at the Chapel of Epworth Villa in Oklahoma City January 25th, with a graveside service held later in Indianapolis, IN.

(Information from The Oklahoman on January 23, 2010.)

     Henry William Kuhls was born on 16 January 1896 at Dayton, Montgomery Co., OH.¹ He married Marion E. Moore.¹ Henry William Kuhls died on 1 November 1974 at age 78 per SSDI, last residence Tipp City, Ohio. He was buried in November 1974 at New Carlisle Cemetery, New Carlisle, Clark Co., OH, Findagrave #17129390.

     Catherine Kuhn was born on 5 January 1874 at Ohio. She was the daughter of George Kuhn and Caroline Fischer.¹ Catherine Kuhn married David G. Dryden, son of David C. Dryden and Jemima Bevington, on 27 February 1906 at Montgomery Co., OH. Catherine Kuhn died on 1 January 1945 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 70. She was buried in January 1945 at Calvary Cemetery, Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #76247678.

     Emanuel Kuhn was born circa 1803 at Pennsylvania.¹

     Eva Kuhn was born on 9 May 1859. She was the daughter of John Kuhn and Catherine (?)¹ Eva Kuhn married William F. McCracken, son of Joseph W. McCracken and Sarah Price, on 15 September 1886, Ceremony by Rev. J. D. Dietrich

No children.¹

     George Kuhn was born circa 1845 at France.¹ He married Caroline Fischer. George Kuhn died on 1 September 1903. He was buried in September 1903 at Calvary Cemetery, Kettering, Montgomery Co., OH, Findagrave #62608835.

     George W. Kuhn married Charlotte Munzinger, daughter of Christian Munzinger and Elizabeth Kleber, on 13 June 1901.

     Grace Louise Kuhn was born on 13 June 1914. She married Henry Everett Windle, son of Jesse Henry Windle and Anna Smith, in 1935.

     Ivy Amelia Kuhn was born in August 1894 at Indiana.¹ She married Ora Emerald Snay on 3 September 1919 at Marion Co., IN. Ivy Amelia Kuhn died after April 1940.

     James Kuhn married Mamie Bostick.

     John Kuhn married Catherine (?).