Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Kuehn

On Sunday, June 20, 2021, Elizabeth Margaret “Betty” Kuehn, loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away in Kingfisher at the age of 95.

Betty was born Feb. 18, 1926, in Okarche to John and Mary (Melcher) Mendel.

In 1951, she married Frank Jacob Kuehn Sr.

They raised two sons, Frank Jr. and Mike, and one daughter, Mary.

Betty worked for the United States Postal Service in Okarche for 35 years.

She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Okarche and was part of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas and Altar Society.

Betty’s passion in life was to serve God, her family and others. Her genuine kindness was felt in her smile and compassionate words.

She was preceded in death by her husband Frank; father and mother, John and Mary Mendel; brothers Tony Mendel and Martin Mendel; sister Louise Kastl; and grandson Travis Kuehn.

Betty is survived by her children Frank Kuehn, Mike Kuehn and Mary Rother and their spouses; several grandchildren and their spouses; and great-grandchildren.

A prayer service was held Wednesday, June 23, and Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 24, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church with Rev. Cory Stanley and Deacon Max Schwarz officiating.

Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery under the direction of Huber-Benson Funeral Home.