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Velma L. Kuehn

September 8, 1947 — December 16, 2023

 

Velma L. Kuehn, nee Creamer, entered into rest on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at the age of 76. Daughter of the late Russell and the late Ann, nee Zinchuk, loving wife of the late Elmer F. Kuehn, Jr.; loving mother of Beverly Kuehn and Christopher (Katie) Kuehn; cherished grandmother of Melinda (Adam) Zobrist, Tara Kuehn, and Ben Kuehn; dear sister of late Theodor Russell Mandziara and the late Kenneth Mandziara. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Janice and Janet, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends.

Velma enjoyed flower gardening, sewing, cooking, shopping and was very handy at home improvement projects. She volunteered her time with the Girl Scouts and veterans’ organizations. Velma was known as an animal person as well as a loving mother and grandmother who will be missed by all who knew.

In lieu of flowers to honor the memory of Velma please consider memorial donations to Shriner’s Hospital

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 21, 2023, from 10 am until services at 12 pm at John L. Ziegenhein & Sons South City Chapel, 7027 Gravois Ave., Interment will be at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery.

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Service Schedule

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Visitation

Thursday, December 21, 2023

10:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes - South City Chapel

7027 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116

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Funeral Service

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Starts at 12:00 pm (Central time)

John L. Ziegenhein and Sons Funeral Homes - South City Chapel

7027 Gravois Ave, St. Louis, MO 63116

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Interment

Thursday, December 21, 2023

Starts at 1:15 pm (Central time)

Interment Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125

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