Carolyn "Kelly" Kuehne

Carolyn “Kelly” Janice (Brandvold) Kuehne was born on December 8, 1945, in Pope County, Minnesota. She grew up in Glenwood, Minnesota where she was raised by Irene Brandvold. Kelly graduated from Glenwood High School with the class of 1964. In December of 1964 Kelly married Doug Kuehne. Their marriage was blessed with 3 children: Janice, Carl and Glenn. They later divorced.

Kelly continued her education at the Wadena Vocational Technical College in Wadena, Minnesota where she received a degree in Medical Records. She made her home in rural Richville and was employed at the Perham Memorial Hospital and then New Life Farms. She was a member of Basswood Baptist Church in Richville.

During her retirement Kelly enjoyed stopping at thrift stores, rummage sales and Dollar Stores. Country life was Kelly’s happy place. She loved her cats, cows, gardening and raising an abundance of tomatoes every year. Kelly also enjoyed having coffee visits with friends and listening to music by the Gaither Vocal Band. She was a very kind person, very empathetic as she had a big heart with love filled for her family, friends and animals.

On June 4, 2024, Kelly passed away peacefully at Elk Ridge Assisted Living in Perham, Minnesota at 78 years of age. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

Kelly is survived by her children: Janice (Dan) Lewandowski, Carl (Kathy) Kuehne and Glenn (Angie) Kuehne; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and longtime partner in crime, Larry Rosenthal.

The family would like to thank Jackie Metteer and staff at Elk Ridge Assisted Living in Perham for their compassionate care that went above and beyond for Kelly and family these last several months.

A memorial service will be held in honor of Kelly on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Basswood Baptist Church, rural Richville, Minnesota. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at church.

In lieu of flowers, Kelly would like you to make donations to animal shelters.

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