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Gaylord Albert “Al” Kuennen

Birth	:	12 Apr 1942 Saint Lucas, Fayette County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	4 Jan 2022 Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.0660000, -91.9296000
Description	:	Gaylord Kuennen, age 79, of Fort Atkinson, IA, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, February 4, 2022, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in St. Lucas, Iowa, with Rev. Ivan Nienhaus presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the Church. Gaylord Kuennen, retired MSgt, US Air Force, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022. Gaylord, also known as Al, proudly served 20 years... Read More	Gaylord Kuennen, age 79, of Fort Atkinson, IA, died on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Friday, February 4, 2022, at St. Luke's Catholic Church in St. Lucas, Iowa, with Rev. Ivan Nienhaus presiding. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. until the time of service on Friday at the Church. Gaylord Kuennen, retired MSgt, US Air Force, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2022. Gaylord, also known as Al, proudly served 20 years on active duty.  Gaylord was born on 12 April, 1942 in St Lucas, Iowa to his parents Nicholas and Frances Kuennen. Enlisting in the Air Force in 1961, his military career took him all over the world including Lackland AFB, Texas, Amarillo AFB, Texas, Minot AFB, North Dakota, Thule AB, Greenland, Eglin AFB, Florida, Edwards AFB, California, Erding AB, Germany, Aviano AB, Italy, and Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota.  Gaylord worked logistics throughout his career, to include securing and maintaining parts for the SR-71 Blackbird, a long-range, high-altitude, strategic stealth reconnaissance aircraft. After retiring from the Air Force, he used his work experience at both Lockheed in Saudi Arabia and the General Services Administration in Georgia.  His love of family brought him back to Iowa where he enjoyed hunting in the "Timber", gardening (pumpkins and gourds were his specialty), and hopping in his Ford F-150 Lariat to go out visiting.  His love of the military and serving others didn't end with his Air Force retirement.  He was a member of the American Legion for over 50 years and a member of the Order of Moose International.  Gaylord also enjoyed bowling, playing cards, horseshoes, and playing softball. He considered it a privilege to recently take the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Gaylord is survived by his brothers Donald (Mary), Wilfred, Dennis (Janet), and Allan (Pam), and his sisters Leona (Tim), Marilyn (Dick), and Cora Lee (Tom). He is also survived by his former wife, Betty (Paul) Lowe of Snellville GA, his son Steve (Deb) Kuennen of Buena Vista CO, daughter Nancy (Curt) Pederson of Bloomington IL, daughter Brenda (Mike) Bedenk of Marietta, Ga, and son Tim (Julie) Kuennen of Bismarck, ND; eight grandchildren, one great grandson and numerous nieces and nephews. Gaylord was preceded in death by his parents Nick and Frances (Schaufenbuel) Kuennen, his partner, Patricia Kennedy, his brothers Delbert and Richard, and his sisters, Victoria, Rosalie, and Norma. In lieu of flowers, Gaylord requested that donations be made to the American Legion Post 691 in St Lucas. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Gaylord Kuennen, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Where is Gaylord Albert “Al” Kuennen's memorial?
Gaylord Albert “Al” Kuennen's memorial is located at: Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery, Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA.
When did Gaylord Albert “Al” Kuennen death?
Gaylord Albert “Al” Kuennen death on 4 Jan 2022 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Gaylord Albert “Al” Kuennen's memorial?
Latitude: 43.0660000
Longitude: -91.9296000

Family Members:

Parent

Nicholas Henry “Nick” Kuennen

(1903 - 1997)

Frances Anna Schaufenbuel Kuennen

(1907 - 1997)

Siblings

Victoria Anna Kuennen Schmitt

(1929 - 2019)

Delbert Joseph Kuennen

(1930 - 1997)

Rosalie Marie Kuennen

(1934 - 1937)

Norma Jean Cecelia Kuennen Wegner

(1943 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Lukes Catholic Cemetery
Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0660000, -91.9296000

2. Eden Cemetery
Waucoma, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0308960, -91.9622370

3. Eden Cemetery
Saint Lucas, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0307999, -91.9621964

4. Saint Anthony of Padua Chapel Cemetery
Festina, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0996000, -91.8935000

5. Young Cemetery
Washington Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1102982, -91.9131012

6. Dover Township Cemetery
Dover Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0708008, -91.8392029

7. Oak Ridge Cemetery
Auburn Township, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0155983, -91.8683014

8. Saint Petr Kirchof
Eldorado, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0572014, -91.8352966

9. Saint Marys Cemetery
Waucoma, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0583000, -92.0255966

10. Waucoma Cemetery
Waucoma, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0586014, -92.0271988

11. Saint Marys Cemetery
Festina, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1205000, -91.8658000

12. Oak Lawn Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9986000, -91.9666977

13. Oak Hill Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1397018, -91.9353027

14. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1425018, -91.9238968

15. Pitts Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9900017, -91.9708023

16. Saint Peters Cemetery
Fort Atkinson, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1474991, -91.9405975

17. Saint James German Lutheran Cemetery
Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.1478000, -91.9408000

18. Boale Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9935700, -91.8451900

19. Windsor Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644012, -91.9225006

20. Saint Rose Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0786018, -92.0678024

21. Alpha Cemetery
Alpha, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0057983, -92.0428009

22. Bethel Cemetery
Hawkeye, Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9803009, -92.0218964

23. George Cemetery
Fayette County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0346985, -91.7818985

24. First Lutheran Church Cemetery
Military Township, Winneshiek County, USA
Coordinate: 43.0897000, -91.7775000