Gloradean Kuehle

Gloradean Kuehle, 81, of Wappapello, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Kuehle was born June 10, 1929, in Highland Park, Mich. She and Glenn A. Kuehle were married March 4, 1949, in Piggott, Ark.

She was a volunteer at Lake Wappapello United Methodist Church, especially with the food pantry program; was a volunteer at the OAKS Center (Wappapello Nutrition Center) 13 years; and was past president (1975-1985) of Cape Girardeau Women's Bowling Association. She was inducted into the Cape Girardeau Women's Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1994. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Sue Hartman and husband Don of St. Peters, Mo.; a son, Michael G. Kuehle and wife Felicity of Cape Girardeau; three grandchildren, Emily Hartman of St. Peters, Sherry Simonian and husband Jason of Willard, Mo., and Michael G. Kuehle Jr. of Cape Girardeau; two great-grandchildren, Bradley and Nathan; and a sister, Ivaleene McDonald and husband Mack of Avon Park, Fla.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Elmer and Osa Richmond Angle; and a grandson, Darren Hartman.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Wappapello Cotrell Funeral Chapel.

The funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel, with the Rev. Dr. Don Kuehle officiating.

In accordance with her wishes, Mrs. Kuehle will be cremated and interment of her ashes will be at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Lake Wappapello United Methodist Church Food Pantry.

Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at www.cotrellfuneralservice.com.