Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Richard and Helen Kuebelbeck

November 25, 2024

Our beloved parents, Richard and Helen (Schulte) Kuebelbeck passed away after 71 years of marriage and were lifelong residents in Saint Joseph MN.

Together they had 5 children, Joan (Joe)Juline, Bryan (who passed away June 2024, with significant other Tracey Steele by his side.) Bruce (Jeannie) Kuebelbeck, Susan (John)Meyer and Marcus (Cheryl) Kuebelbeck.

6 grandchildren, Kathy Omlid (Kelvin fiancé), Nicolas (Angela) Kuebelbeck, Lindsay (Mike) Brunn, Chad Kuebelbeck, Matthew Baker, Leah (Chris partner) Baker.

5 Great grandchildren, Warner and Rocco Brunn (Lindsay), Conrad and Clara (Nick) and Jayce (Chad).

Helen was born on August 18,1935 to Joseph and Gertrude (Pfannenstein) Schulte and passed away on November 14th, 2024, after a lengthy battle with Congestive heart Failure.

Richard was born on February 17th, 1931, to Maxwell and Cecelia (Storkamp) Kuebelbeck and passed away on November 25, 2024, 11 days later, from Covid.

Richard “Dick” lived many years as a welder and business owner, fabricator and inventor. Many times you would find him in his shop, repairing things for neighbors, family and friends. Or inventing something from a piece of scrap metal.

Helen worked various jobs, daycare provider and the latest until her retirement as hostess at Old Country Buffet. It would not be uncommon to see her up at 4 or 5 making caramel rolls or muffins for family and neighbors that would stop by to visit.

Family gatherings were enjoyed with a competitive game of “Wahoo” or a few rounds of shaking dice. Truly, family was their greatest joy in life, and we, including, so many extended family were blessed to share in the warmth and love.

Richard is further survived by; brothers and sisters, James (Carol) Kuebelbeck, Jay Kuebelbeck, Carol  Opatz, Jennie  Faughn and Mary Johannes.

Waiting at the pearly gates for dad are brothers John (Aldonna) Ken, Allen (Mary) and sisters Ethyl (Art) Meagher, Pauline (Sherburne) Hoover, Marge (Roman) Reber,

Helens’ family has all passed on before her: Leroy (Theresa) Schulte, George (Pollie) Schulte, William (Dorothy) Schulte, Betty (Leander) Roering, Lucille (Richard) Pallow, Rose (Jerome) Reischl.

Richard donated his body to Mayo Clinic for studies and a private memorial service will be held when finalized. Both Richard and Helen chose to have a mass and private memorial service together in the future.

The family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the St. Joseph EMT’s, First Responders, Police Department and neighbor Ryan, and his family for their kindness and concern.

Memorials can be donated to the Poor Clares Monastery.

 


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I am incredibly sad to hear of Richard, Helen and Bryan’s passing.

I am filled with sadness and want to remember them in love and compassion.

Helen was so good to me and my mother when my mother was dying in 1988. She lifted us in prayer and sent my mom letters and a catholic scapular, that meant the world to me.

I will remember her heart, her laughter, her mischievousness, her baking and cooking. But most of all I will remember the love she felt for her children and grandchildren. I remember sitting at her kitchen table as she recited Bryan’s favorite recipes. She also gave me a cookbook, that now I wished I had kept, but instead gave it back to her when I left. It didn’t feel right keeping it.

Richard and I had a day filled with stories about his family (siblings) growing up in MN, telling me about his parents, what everybody did, where his siblings lived, all the way down to the cemetery plot where he, Helen and his 5 kids would be buried. He was so good to me. They both were.

My sincere condolences to Joan, Bruce, Sue and Marc. And of course to their grandchildren and all who loved them. I am with you in spirit and grieve along with you.

Helen and Richard were two of the kindest people I’ve ever known. I was blessed to have them as Grandparents for my children Nicholas and Lindsay.

Services

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Private memorial service together in the future.