Clarence Kuehn age 88 of Terry Montana passed away on Monday, June 18 at the Prairie Medical Assistance Facility. Clarence was born on the Kuehn Homestead on October 23, 1929 the son of Gotthilf and Lydia (Buechler) Kuehn. He attended the Becker Country School through 8th grade. Clarence married Violet Neiffer on May 21, 1950 in Terry, Montana at Trinity Lutheran Church. He and Violet lived on the Kuehn Homestead, that eventually became Kuehn Ranch, until he semi-retired and moved into Terry in 1997. Clarence continued to help on the ranch with haying and other work until 2010. Together, Clarence and Violet had four children: Kevin, Georgianne, DeAnn, and Kristi. He was also a life-long member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Clarence enjoyed reading, farming, ranching, telling stories, and in later years having coffee at 4-Corners.
Clarence is survived by his by his three daughters: DeAnn (Mark) Dige of Renton, WA, Kristi (Robert) Wade of Aurora, CO, and Georgianne Kuehn of Hardin, MT, and daughter-in-law Lisa Everett, of Terry, sisters Darlane Pisk of Terry and Mildred Leifke of Grandview, WA; four grandchildren Kaitlyn and Kyle Dige and Logan and Brynn Wade. He was proceeded in death by his wife Violet Kuehn, son Kevin Kuehn, his parents and six siblings.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 20, 2018
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 21, 2018
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, Montana 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 20, 2018
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 21, 2018
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, Montana 59349
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Lori Stepper says
I will always remember his smiles and hugs. He was my godfather and along with my dad they showed me the way to live and be responsible. Thanks for sharing his time with me. May God bless your family with peace during this difficult time.
Janice Kaul says
Vernie & I always enjoyed our visits with both Clarence & Violette. Go with God Clarence.
Jean Brown7 says
Good Friends, Good Times, Good Fun–and then good neighbors when you moved in across the street in Terry. I always rubbed your head and said HI BALDY!!! I’m sure Violet is waiting for you..she probably has supper ready. They raised a bunch of good kids, Bless you all.
Tim and Diane says
We always enjoyed visiting with Clarence. He was a great guy and quite the jokester! RIP Clarence!
Renee A. Bliven says
So sorry for your lost. I will miss seeing him in church and all his stories. Rejoice in heaven, Clarence!
Delphine Coon says
So sorry for your loss. Anytime I was in Terry and saw Clarence, we would have a nice visit. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Jim and Mary Ann Liles says
DeAnn and Kristi, I am so sorry for your loss and my loss as Clarence was one of my favorite Uncles. I have many memories of the good times we had with Clarence and all the brandings we shared. Clarence and Violet were good neighbors that always came to our aid in our time of need. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time.
Delite & Darren says
Clarence was such a kidster. I always enjoyed visiting with him. Know that many will miss him.