Elizabeth "Liz" Barbara Kuehnle
May 25, 1935 ~ December 27, 2016
Elizabeth "Liz" Barbara Kuehnle, age 81 of Madison Ohio passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 at University Hospital in Cleveland.
She was born on May 25, 1935 in Parkman, Ohio, the daughter of Rose (Geressy) and Stephen Lengel. Elizabeth married Richard Kuehnle on December 20, 1958.
Liz graduated from Grove City College and went on to earn a Master's Degree from McGill University in Montreal. She was a lover of languages, having taught French and Latin to many students over the years. She taught both French and Latin in the Ashtabula and Chardon school systems. Mrs. Kuehnle started the Elementary Language Program in Chardon and Ashtabula as well as mentored a student that took 3rd place in the state. She was also instrumental in starting D & L Manufacturing in Madison. One of Liz's hobbies included birthing and raising sheep.
Liz is survived by her husband, Richard; children, Barry (Leanne) Kuehnle, Roseanna Kuehnle; grandchildren, Hannah Gabriella, Emmaly Victoria, and Anya Marie.
She was preceded in death by her parents and many brothers and a sister.
Friends will be received from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at The Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River Street, Madison, Ohio 44057. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Liz's final resting place will be at North Madison Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, 69 Pearl Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077 or to the American Red Cross, 9002 Mentor Ave., Mentor, Ohio 44060.
Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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Dear Barry, Leanne, Anya and Family, we are so sorry for your loss of Barry's Mother. We didn't have the privilege of knowing her, but she sounds amazing. The resemblance of her and Barry is unbelievable. Hopefully the wonderful memories will comfort you, and she will forever be in your hearts!
To Dick and Roseanne, I am truly sorry for your loss. I enjoyed Liz's intelligence, kindness, and fierce beliefs. She will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
We are so sorry for your loss. May it comfort you to know that your loved one is in Jesus' loving arms.
To : Richard, Roseanna, Barry, Leanne and Anya: With heartfelt sympathy and kindest thoughts to you, in your time of sorrow. Grandmama is now up in heavens with the angels she so adored. May the Lord comfort your heart as only He can do.
Dear Barry, Leanne, Anya and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that she is now with her Heavenly Father. May the Lord be with you and comfort you during this time.
She touched our lives and now she touches our hearts. May her memory bring the warmth and strength you need to get you through this time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, as is Liz, for she is looking upon you now with that same radiating smile and twinkle in her eye knowing that she will, indeed, always be with you. Dick, Rosanna, Barry and Leanne, we are so sorry for your loss.