Ronald D. Kuethe, 68, of Springfield, died at 2:54 am, Friday, August 15, 2014 at Memorial Medical Center, surrounded by his family. He was born July 10, 1946 in Alton, IL to Harold and Marguerite Aljets Kuethe. He married Kathleen Hogge on October 25, 1997 and she survives.
Also surviving are two children, Christopher (Fiancée Cherie) Kuethe of Bloomington and Ryan (Companion: Heather) Kuethe of Lincoln; mother, Marguerite Fechte of Bethalto; two sisters, Carolyn (Donald) Love of Paris, MO and Christine Monroe of Bethalto; two brothers, Bruce (Carol) Kuethe of Dorsey, and Tony (Sabrina) Kuethe of Alhambra and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
His father preceded him in death.
Ron was a United States Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He was a 40 year member of Iron Workers Local 46.
Celebration of Life Gathering: 4-7 pm Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Staab Funeral Home.
Celebration of Life Service: 10:30 am, Thursday, August 21, 2014 at Staab Funeral Home with Reverend Gerry Comstock officiating.
Burial will follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery, where Military Honors will be conducted.
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Time: 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Thursday, August 21, 2014
Time: 10:30 am
Staab Funeral Home - Springfield
Date: Wednesday, August 20, 2014
Camp Butler National Cemetery
Address:
5063 Camp Butler Road, Springfield, IL, 62707Memorials may be made to the Simmons Cancer Institute SIU Foundation.
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Mary Ellen Gaffney posted on 9/4/14
Kathy, We learned of Ron's death yesterday at Yoga. Carol knew that Ron liked the 'I am the Light' chant. She built the yoga class around that in honor and remembrance of Ron. He was a very special man and will be missed. Ed and I always enjoyed talking to him before and after class. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. Ed and Mary Ellen Gaffney