Cole O. Kuehl

Cole O. Kuehl, 78, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at Aurora Hospital in Two Rivers.  He was born August 7, 1945, in Kewaunee to Elmer A. and Helen O. Kuehl. 

Cole graduated from Kewaunee High School in the early 60’s and went on to post-secondary education at Steven’s Point.  He began his career in law enforcement at that time, starting in security at Steven’s Point and for the DNR in Wisconsin.  He then went on to work in security and law enforcement in Colorado and Sweetwater County in Wyoming. 

Cole later returned home to Kewaunee and worked for the Sheriff’s department for four years before he retired. He was an honorary member of the Badger State Sheriffs' Association. He married Sherry Kuehl on September 16, 1994.  They resided in Kewaunee County since then.  He enjoyed taking care of the family dogs they had together, Belle and Maggie, making trips to town to get the paper and finding out the town news and doing crossword puzzles while watching football.  He especially enjoyed Sherry’s cooking. 

Cole is preceded in death by his wife, Sherry, who passed away October 25, 2023, his parents, and his uncles, aunts and cousins.  He is survived by stepdaughters Debbie (Tom) L. Skubal and Anne (Joel) B. Clary and their families.

Memorial funds can be made out to the Kewaunee Co. Sheriff’s Department.  There will be no services at the behest of Cole. Kinnard Funeral & Cremation Services is assisting the family. Online condolence messages may be shared at KinnardFCS.com.