Sue Kuehl, 74, of Miles City passed away November 9, 2012 in the comfort of her home with her family by her side. She was born April 15, 1938 in Bozeman to David and Ella Rivenes.
She attended college at the University of Montana, then went on to marry David Kuehl. They moved to Montgomery, AL where she had the love of her life Patricia Ann Kuehl at Maxwell Air Force base. They then relocated to Japan for a few years, and back to Sue’s favorite place of them all Miles City, Montana.
Sue was secretary at numerous schools in Miles City, retiring at Jefferson Elementary. After retirement she started her Avon business, which she loved and it kept her busy. One thing Sue had, a great amount of friends, and the time for them. If you came to visit her you always had a cup of coffee, and wonderful conversation.
Sue was a great mother and an even better grandmother. She is survived by her daughter Patricia (Charles), granddaughter Suella, and two sisters Sigrid and Jen.
Her Celebration of Life will be held at the First Baptist church at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 13 arrangements made by Stevenson and Son’s Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, and the Fun2U Pool Fund in care of Sigrid Laird.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday November 13, 2012
First Baptist Church
914 Palmer Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday November 13, 2012
First Baptist Church
914 Palmer Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Renee Strand says
So many many wonderful times and memories. I can’t even begin to list them. I will miss you my dear friend. There is an empty space in my heart….Best friends forever…I love you.
Tanna & Bret Aye says
Patti, Sue Ella, Sigrid and families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Your mom was a very special
lady and was so loved by the kids at Jefferson. I so enjoyed my visits with her. She is not suffering any more and has gone home to be with Dave and Ella.
All of our love.
Ruben and June Opp says
To all of Sues family, Just saw on the Internet of Sues passing We are so sorry for your loss may God bless and comfort you all Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Love and prayers
Ruben and June Opp
Kim Feil says
We had such fun & I have such good memories of our time at Roosevelt School. Thank you so much for your friendship & Rest in Peace, my friend.
Denise Harvey says
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you cherish wonderful memories and times together. Sue left a legacy in all the lives of the children she nurtured.
Sherri Henderson says
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue was a wonderful lady and I am grateful to have spent my days at Jefferson with her. She will be missed but never forgotten!
Jean Jones says
Patti I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My Prayers are with you and your family.
May the Lord wrap you in his arms of love and comfort as your heart heals.
She will always be with you.
Kay Carlson says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I bet there was one amazing welcome for Sue. I can just see Dave and Ella’s smiles.
Cherie LeBlanc says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all, she was a remarkable women and will be dearly missed hugs to everyone.
Christen LeBlanc says
To all of Sue’s family- I remember how kind Sue was when she worked at Jefferson Elementary- the impact she had on the students is far reaching. My most sincere condolences for your loss. May her memories be a blessing in these days ahead.
Barbara Bøe Anderson says
I remember Sue well, and I wanted to extend my deepest sympathies to her family and friends! Dave and Ella will be smiling to welcome her home!
Cara Willson says
Patty, Sue Ella, Sigrid and family,
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Sue’s passing. I received many early morning calls from her when I was on the sub list at Jefferson & Roosevelt. Sue was always so supportive, kind and friendly. She will be missed by all of us. Let the happy memories help you through the grief.
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Patti, Sue Ella, Sigrig, Jen and family,
Sue was a wonderful mother, daughter, sister and friend. She always had a joke to tell or time to visit when she stopped by Job Service. So many memories – she will be missed.
Candice Kelly says
When my husband Shawn and I first moved to Miles City, I student taught at Jefferson and Sue was so sweet to me! She just took me under her wing and made me feel so welcome and never seemed to grow tired of all of my many questions. She will always have a special place in my heart. My prayers are with you all during this time.
Jeri Dalbec says
Thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.
James L. Arneson says
Patti, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I had many great visits with her when I delivered freight to the school. What a great Lady. I will always hold them chats close to heart an memory. I will miss seeing her and having the chance to visit again. May God be with you during this time of loss. May He Guide you and strengthen you.
Janet Klein says
Life is sometimes not fair, however, God chose one of his earth angels to go and be with her mom and dad because he could see that she was tired and needed to be with them once again. We lost a beautiful soul and they gained the angel. Sue’ s love for her daughter and her family were very evident, but she loved everyone who she called a friend and we will have to sustain our loss with our memories and good times with her. She will never be forgotten as she was a special lady to many, many people! May God’s love see you through this most difficult time…
Bonnie Blackburn Eldredge says
It is with great sadness that I learn the loss of a friend, Sue, whom I’d lost touch with. Sue and I were in college together, and we had good times in the summers in Miles City. Please know that I share your sorrow in her passing, and i hope that your memories of good times with her will keep her memory alive.
Chuck Sawyer says
Sue was a truly classy lady. She was the first person we met after moving to Miles City, and always friendly and supportive.
Fond memories include many St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, Christmases in the Convent, and lots of music in the family music room with Sigrid, Dave, Ella, and many others.
Sue may not be with us physically, but will be one person whose friendship I will always cherish.
Blessings…
Marcy Parks says
Patti, Sue Ella, Sigrid, and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Sue was a wonderful person. I remember working with her in the attendance office in high school. What a nice lady!
Toni Campbell Tivy says
I remeber Sue as one of the kindest and most hard-working people in Miles City when I lived there. Her passing will leave a huge hole in the social fabric of Miles City.
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead.
Peggy Tiffany says
I did not know Sue until I met Dave and Ella through my job with the COA. I will always remember Sue as a devoted daughter and mother and as a loving friend. I miss you, dear lady. I know you are with your mom and dad now. My deepest sympathies and my prayers are with you all.
Eileen Entzel says
Those who have given of themselves to others will live forever in every single heart they have touched. Remembering with you one life that touched so many others. Sue has touched so many lives. Our prayers are with you.
Danna Jablinske says
Patti & Sue Ella, Please know that my thoughts & prayers are with you and your families. Sue and I used to spar over me showing up late for class. She challeneged me to be in school and not be late. I met her challenge. We laughed about it after I graduated. I’ll miss visiting with her at the store. We could gab for hours. Keep the memories and may she now be at peace! Danna
Pearl Hamano says
Patti and Sue Ella, Sigrid, Jenn & family: Certainly the walls of Washington Middle School and Roosevelt School still ring with Sue’s contagious laughter! I count it as a great honor and privelege to have known and worked with Sue. In her wit, she shared great wisdom. In her personal struggles, she gave hope. In her passing, she leaves a legacy of a family that sowed much treasure into this community. God’s peace be with you. Pearl
Donna Sweeney says
Dear family of Sue,
My first memory of Sue was of her, along with her whole Riveness family , singing in the church choir at First Lutheran Church on Lake Street in the 1950s. There was no better example of family togetherness than of the Rivenesses I have many more memories of Sue all related to her church activities.
My sympathies to you all. You have been blessed by her life among you.
Shari Swanson says
The loss of Sue runs deeper than you know. My memories go back to childhood and include days and days of being with Jen, Sue, and Sigrid and, not the least, with Ella, a surrogate mother. A personality bigger than life, always laughing, and funny, funny, often making fun of herself. This is a heartbreak of great proportions, such a big chunk of our childhood, gone.
Linda Ronning says
Patti Winston and I enjoyed your visits and Winston enjoyed his treats. Thinking of you.
Ann Johnson says
Sue was truly a special lady when she Retired from Jefferson school that little community lost a very caring soul,you could tell from her face she love all them kids,and the kids respected her. Our Family sends hugs and a huge thank you for sharing your sister and mom with the rest of us.
Cathy Hall Emerson says
Patti, SueElla and family: I will always remember your mother with fondness. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Sarah Lachkar Osmer says
Patti, Jen and Sigrid – Even I, the next generation down along with Patti, have so many fantastic memories of the Rivenes family – being on TV, swimming, listening to you all chat for hours, etc. It is so wonderful you were able to all be together last week. Much love to you all – Sarah (Jean Lemire Dahlman’s daughter)
Kathie Gierke Zoller says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. She was a great lady and always had an ear. The Lord has taken her to a greater place and He wanted her to suffer any more. May you all find His comfort at this time. Love Kathie
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
Sue is a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
Sue an awesome Mentor in AVON to me and others Representatives in Avon .
She is a greatest inspiration to me personally in AVON and help me so much in her years of knowledge to reach my goals in my own Avon business. Thank you so very much Sue. You Rock AVON MAMA!!! ♥
I’ll miss popping in to seeing you Sue and talking AVON an our other long chats we have over the years. ♥
I love Sue so much like a Mom. She Rocks!! ♥
Love you so much Sue, Patti and your wonderful family. ♥
Rest in Peace Sue. ♥
Deb Bartholomew says
Patti, Sue Ella and family,
I was saddened to hear of Sue passing. My thoughts and prayers are all with in your time of sorrow. Always remember “When a loss becomes a memory that memory becomes a treausure”! Sue will always be a treasure in your hearts!
God Bless Deb Bartholomew and family.
Bonnie Scott says
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sue was one of the nicest people I know. She will be missed.
Ginger Kiel says
May prayers & thought to all the family of Sue. I remember her as having a great sense of humor and a smile for everyone. Sue will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her and by those who knew of her from hearing stories from those who did know her.
Kim Stanton says
Dear Sigrid, Patty, and Family,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your dear Sue. She was a one-of-a-kind lady and will be truly missed. I am so glad I had the opportunity to get to know her from Jefferson School. She had such a special personality and delightful character. May the Holy Spirit, the Divine Comforter, bring you all peace and love during this difficult time. With positive thoughts of Sue and loving prayers to you all,
Kim Stanton
Betty Steiner says
Just looked up the on the web and saw that Sue had passed a way. What a friend to have had Sue. Sue and I shared many good days over the years together. The best to all of her family. Time has a way of catching us.
Betty Steiner (wife of Cloyd J Steiner)
11500 MS HWY 12
ACKERMAN, MS 39735
Lee Smith says
I met Sue over 40 years ago in Japan and we have been friends ever since. I always enjoyed our visits with her and her family. I will miss her. My sympathies to Patti, Suella, Sigrid and Jen.
Lee Smith
Lake Mary FL
Kathleen (Kaye Smith) Harr says
Dear Sigrid,
I was checking MC Star news on the internet this evening and was very saddened to see
that Sue had passed away. I’ll never forget her and have thought of her with fondness many times —remembering the years I worked with her at Jefferson. Those years are very
cherished memories for me.
My sincerest condolences to you and all the rest of Sue’ s family
Kathleen Harr
1609 8th St. NE, # 111
Auburn, WA 98002
Sue Noble says
My thoughts and prayers go out to Sue’s family. She was such a fun person and will be missed by many. Thank you Sue for being such a Head Start friend. I will never forget her support she always gave our program. God bless all of you.
Liz Wison Shearer says
She was one of the best. Always had a cup of coffee whoever came in. She will be missed. Prayers and Hugs
Katy Lemire Pappalardo says
Sigrid, Jen, Patti and Sue Ella,
I am so glad I got to see Sue and Ella a couple of years ago. I was with my sisters Jean and Sarah and husband Brad. We had such a wonderful visit with both of them and had a hard time leaving. My husband told Sue that we were “professional leavers.” She laughed her memorable laugh over that. She was always so kind to us as little kids and really paid attention to us. I also remember her eavesdropping from the next room while I interviewed for a P.E. job a zillion years ago at CCHS. She gave me the AOK as I passed by her desk but it was not meant to be. My sympathies to all of you.
Carrie Pellett says
So sorry! I just loved Sue – always smart, funny and genuine. I feel lucky that I got to see Sue in 2010 at the Airport Inn. Loved Dave and Ella, too – remember them from swim team days. I still hang the Xmas stockings Ella knitted for me as a wedding gift.
Joyce Krueger says
Sue is sadly missed by so many people. She was a ray of sunshine who was always joking and smiling about something. I had the pleasure of knowing Sue through Avon Productst Inc. Sue always kept us on our toes at our meetings and always shared a fun experience that made everyone laugh. Sue received the “Spirit of Avon Award” for her love of the business and her faithful Avon customers. Sue was the best. Rest in peace my dear friend…..My deepest sympathy
to the family.
Elizabeth Wagner Williams says
I remember Sue as such a joy to be around. She was the perfect hostess – always willing to make everyone comfortable and happy. So sorry for the loss – she will be missed and her memory is treasured.