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Denis N Kuennen

Birth	:	25 May 1936 Iowa, USA
Death	:	9 Jun 2017 La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0536003, -92.3217010
Description	:	Denis N. Kuennen, age 81, of La Crosse, Wis., died on June 9, 2017 at Mayo Health System of pulmonary fibrosis. Denis Nicholas Kuennen was born on May 28, 1936, on what was known as “the prairie” about three miles northwest of St. Lucas, Iowa. His parents were Leo Frank Kuennen and Elizabeth Mary Kuehner Kuennen. He was baptized in the Faith by Father Clarence Friedman at St. Luke Church, St. Lucas, Iowa in Fayette County. In 1941, the family moved to a farm that was purchased southwest of New Hampton. Denis received 12 years of education at St.... Read More	Denis N. Kuennen, age 81, of La Crosse, Wis., died on June 9, 2017 at Mayo Health System of pulmonary fibrosis. Denis Nicholas Kuennen was born on May 28, 1936, on what was known as “the prairie” about three miles northwest of St. Lucas, Iowa. His parents were Leo Frank Kuennen and Elizabeth Mary Kuehner Kuennen. He was baptized in the Faith by Father Clarence Friedman at St. Luke Church, St. Lucas, Iowa in Fayette County. In 1941, the family moved to a farm that was purchased southwest of New Hampton. Denis received 12 years of education at St. Mary’s Grade School and New Hampton High School. It was there that he developed an interest in academics, baseball and music. He graduated from NHHS in 1954 and was captain of the baseball team. In 1958 he graduated from Loras College and in 1963 he received his Master’s Degree in Education from Catholic University. In 1976, he received a Doctor of Ministry from Aquinas Institute in Dubuque, Iowa. He taught in several high schools in Iowa and Wisconsin. In 1983, he married Bernice Mary Lansing and they had one son Joel Lansing Kuennen. It was a special privilege when Denis was able to coach his son in Little League Baseball, teach him in religion class or take him and Bernice on many trips which included Canada, Mexico, England, Ireland, Germany, Poland, France, Netherlands, Italy, Panama, China, New Zealand and Australia. Through the years, Denis has been focused on community service with the Optimist Club in Marshfield, Wisconsin, parish choir, UWL Learning in Retirement Singers, AARPAPPELLA, and as Grand Knight (2012-2014) for the Knights of Columbus Council #839 in La Crosse. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 54 years. He has been active in La Crosse Genealogical Society and family genealogy writing several chapters of family history. In the year 2000, he established the Leo and Elizabeth Kuennen Scholarship fund to honor his parents and assist graduates of New Hampton High School in their pursuit of higher education. Denis is survived by his wife, Bernice; son, Joel; sisters: Esther Darnell, Sylvia Kuennen (John Cordoue), Monica Burrows (Bill) and Beth Calhoun (John); and his brothers: Adrian (Ellen), Vern (Eileen), Cy (Judy), Mark (Fran). He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Barbara Kuennen Bailey, and grandparents John H. and Theresa Martin Kuennen, Nicholas and Kathryn Hackman Kuehner. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, New Hampton, Iowa.

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Denis N Kuennen's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA.
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Denis N Kuennen death on 9 Jun 2017 in La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, USA
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Latitude: 43.0536003
Longitude: -92.3217010

Family Members:

Parent

Leo Frank Kuennen

(1910 - 1987)

Elizabeth Mary Kuehner Kuennen

(1911 - 2001)

Siblings

Barbara E Kuennen Bailey

(1953 - 1987)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Marys Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0536003, -92.3217010

2. New Hampton Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0564003, -92.3210983

3. Children of Israel Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0583305, -92.3249969

4. Calvary Cemetery
New Hampton, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0694000, -92.3097000

5. Chickasaw County Home Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0258086, -92.3179551

6. Eggleston Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0916710, -92.3499985

7. Boyd Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0043983, -92.2285995

8. North East Iowa Garden of Memories
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9724998, -92.2786026

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
North Washington, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1128006, -92.4231033

10. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Ionia, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0438995, -92.4550018

11. Jacksonville Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1122017, -92.2082977

12. Richland Township Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9589005, -92.3771973

13. Yankee Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1556015, -92.2378006

14. North Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0835991, -92.1632996

15. Crane Creek Lutheran Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1553001, -92.2341995

16. West Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9603004, -92.2136002

17. Rose Hill Cemetery
Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9743996, -92.1932983

18. Mount Carmel Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0661011, -92.1511002

19. Mount Carroll Cemetery
Bassett, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0602989, -92.4957962

20. Saint Johns German Lutheran Cemetery
Lawler, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0637440, -92.1460500

21. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Dresden, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9221992, -92.3082962

22. Sargeant Farm Cemetery
Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1777802, -92.2611084

23. Cedar View Cemetery
Chickasaw, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0393982, -92.5064011

24. Jerico Lutheran Church Cemetery
Jerico, Chickasaw County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1850014, -92.2569427