Dean Douglas Kuehl

Dean Douglas Kuehl age 55 of Waupaca, Wisconsin, passed away on July 12th, 2024 at Theda Clark Regional Hospital from a traumatic brain injury. He was surrounded by his loving family, partner, and friends.
Dean was born April 15th, 1969 in Wauwatosa, WI. The Son of late David and Susan (Smith) Kuehl and later Theresa (Green-Meyer) Kuehl.
Raised in the quiet country-side of Northeast Wisconsin on a small farmette, he learned to love the great outdoors from an early age. The students at Little Wolf High School in Manawa voted him best-dressed his senior year, class of 1987. He attended MSOE for a couple of years, taking advanced math classes so he could engage in conversations about differential equations with his friends. He desire to work hard and his love of the outdoors led him to the construction field, repairing roofs and doing masonry work. Most recently his passion for cooking led him to Waupaca Elder Care where he was adored by the staff and residents for his easy going personality and caring, helpful heart.
Dean was spirited, goofy, smart, stubborn, caring, he listened, laughed, and climbed anything. Dean made a lasting impact on everyone he met and was full of love and laughter. His last act of kindness was the gift to others of a better life through organ and tissue donation. Dean's heart, both lungs, liver and both kidneys were scheduled to be transplanted into 5 total people. Restoring life's promise for many families.
Dean is survived by his sisters Victoria (Price) Kuehl-Shepard-Moore, Sheboygan; Valerie (Jeremy) Meyer-Smith, Waupaca; Ashley (Ross) Kuehl-Mischler, Appleton; Bonus Mom Theresa (Green-Meyer) Kuehl, Bear Creek; Loving Partner Nilda Merones, Waupaca. Many Aunts and Uncles, Cousins, and Nieces and Nephews. We can't forget Dean's loving cat Wednesday Adams.
He was proceded in death by his parents David Kuehl and Susan (Smith) Kuehl; Infant siblings David, Susan, and Richard Kuehl; Brother-in-law Jonathan Shepard; Grandparents, Arthur and Stella (Dieck) Kuehl, Harold and Thelma (Tellock) Smith and Bonus Grandma Ellen Green.
Dean's family would like to give a heartfelt thank you to Waupaca Emergancy Service, Theda Clark ICU staff, UW Madison Transplant Staff, and Pastor Bob Adams. Family would also like to give a special thank you to cousin Kim Fischer for taking into Wednesday Adams into her home.
Dean Kuehl's Open House Celebration of Life" will be held on Friday, August 2nd from 4pm-8pm at Brainards Bridge Park, 711 Bailey St, Waupaca Wi.. A short service will be held at 4:30 with time for food and remembering to follow. Come and go as you can. As this will be an outdoor/park event (weather dependent), feel free to bring your own lawn type chairs. There will be picnic tables and seating also available. This was one of Dean's favorite places to be. If there is inclement weather the celebration will be held at Radiant fellowship, 420 N. Harrison St, Waupaca WI.

(Due to the unexpected nature of his passing, the situation this has presented for our family, and the location of the Celebration, there will be a link with Dean's obituary where funds can be sent in lieu of flowers to help cover costs. Any help is greatly appreciated)
https://gofund.me/6d851cc8