Koreen Kay Kuehn
January 30, 1944 - May 14, 2014
Obituary
CROSS PLAINS-Koreen “Kay” Kuehn, age 70, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, with her loving family and dogs by her side. She was born on January 30, 1944 in Madison, the daughter of Dr. Everett and LaRose Olson. Kay was a graduate of Middleton High School. She was united in marriage to Joe Kuehn on Jan. 23, 1964. Together they raised their family and started Plastic Ingenuity. He preceded her in death in 1995. Kay worked at her father’s dental office as a dental assistant. Kay was owner and manager of Smoke Tree Horse Farms. She enjoyed an “occasional” ride to Ho-Chunk in her convertible with license plate –Slots 10. Kay loved to garden with her dogs who were her constant companions. She truly treasured the time spent at home with her family and friends. Kay is survived by her daughters, Kristi Kuehn, Kerri (Jeff) Sarbacker and Bridget Handel; her grandchildren, Zach Halom, Justin, Jordyn and Jaron Sarbacker, Mason and Kayden Handel; an honorary granddaughter, Brittany Christian; her twin sister, Kathy (Craig)Lowell; her sisters Jeanne Hillebrand and Karen (David) Lange. In addition to her husband, Joe Kuehn, Kay was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Judith OIson and her in-laws, Al and Rosella Kuehn. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with date and time to be announced. Private burial was held in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery, Cross Plains. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of Agrace HospiceCare and Dr. Amy Grelle and staff for all the compassionate care and support they gave to Kay and her family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Fund at www.woundedwarriorproject.org . Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Tom Kuehn
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Kristi, Kerri, and Bridget
We all have a lot of fond memories of Kay. As I recall it she was the one that actually came up with the name for Plastic Ingenuity. We were all out to dinner trying to decide what the company name should be and she said it needed to be about plastic and being ingenious. We all agreed that Plastic Ingenuity would be the name, it was perfect and no other names were even considered.
I also remember working with her on Saturday mornings to get the work out. She would work all week at the dental office and then come out to the plant ( then not much more than a garage) and spend the day picking parts. Joe commented to me more than once how she supported him when times were tough. She will be missed.
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Anna-Karl Wahlgren
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To our very dear friends, Jeff, Kerri, Justin, Jordyn and Jaron. Words cannot express how deeply sorry we are for your loss. Over the years you have shared with us some truly wonderful stories and memories you had with Kay. There was no doubt there was so much love, fun, laughter and good times you all had together. She was an amazing woman, mom, grandmother and friend. We remember spending the entire day with her during the Ironman. Such a fun person to be around. Kay would make people laugh and feel welcome in her presence. Your entire extended family is in our thoughts and prayers!
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Peggy Eller
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Our deepest sympathy to all of Kay's family. She was sort of a "hippy", the flower child kind, full of love for everyone, nature and animals. She was a person who always liked Jimmy Eller , and would say so. I love this picture of her kind smile.
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Clare Bauer
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Dear Kristi, Kerri, and Bridget,
My heart goes out to you and your children. Your Mom was a very kind, fun, and giving friend. I am going to miss her. She was a wonderful example to me on how to carry on after loss. I was blessed to have been part of Kay's extended family.
Rest in peace Kay and I hope they have better slot machines in heaven than they do at Ho-Chunk!
Love,
Clare
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Sara Novogoratz
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My aunt Kay was a very generous person and never wanted recognition for her donations. Her decision to not have a funeral is very fitting of how she lived her life.
I will miss her for always being the unique person she was and being passionate about her interests.
Sara Novogoratz
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Kaytlyn Nelson
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Kerri, Kristi, Bridget and all of the family, David and I are thinking of you during this time. The loss of a mother/Grandmother is very difficult. I remember your mom and Kerri coming down to the pumpkin patch on Garfoot rd to pick out over 100 pumpkins that she liked to put on her fence that keeps the horses in. God bless and know that you are all in our prayers.
David & Tammy Nelson