Robert D. Kuehl

Robert D. Kuehl “Crunch”, 91 of Hustisford, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at the Rainbow Hospice Inpatient Center of Johnson Creek.

Robert was born on May 2, 1935, in rural Hustisford, the son of Roman and Mary (Gillich) Kuehl. On February 19, 1955, Robert was united in marriage with Arlene Peterman at Bethany Lutheran Church in Hustisford. He retired from ITW after almost 30 years of service. He owned and operated Bob’s Bar in Hustisford for 19 years. Arlene and Robert were lifelong members of Bethany Lutheran Church. Robert was an avid baseball player; he helped start and was selected as one of the 25 charter members in the inaugural 1980 class on the official Rock River Baseball League Hall of Fame roster. In 2003, he received the league's meritorious service honor, the Rock Diamond Award. In his free time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing, and loved playing cards, hosting, and attending Sheepshead and Skatt card game tournaments. Above all else, Robert treasured time spent with his friends and family and will be deeply missed by those who knew him.

Robert is survived by: his wife Arlene; children Suzanne (Larry) Kuehn, Scott Kuehl, Tyler (Tammy) Kuehl; and daughter-in-law Karen Kuehl. 10 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He is further survived by his siblings Ronald, Sandra Muche, and Nancy (Al) Alt. Robert is also survived by a number of other relatives and friends.

Robert is preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons Randy and Richard, and 2 great grandchildren Jarrod and Mikayla.

A funeral service will be held at 4:30 PM on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Bethany Ev. Lutheran Church of Hustisford with Rev. Jon Loescher presiding. Visitation will be held from 3:30 PM until the time of service at the church. Robert will be laid to rest at Hustisford Cemetery at a later date.