Charlton
Quentin R. Kuehl, 71, of Ramshorn Rd., passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 in the Overlook Healthcare Center in Charlton with his family at his side.
He leaves his beloved wife of 34 years, Cathleen B. (Smith) Kuehl, a son, Gary Seifert of Charlton and Michelle Seifert, 2 daughters; Ginger Pratt and Jeff Melanson of Martha’s Vineyard, and Bonnie Seifert of Charlton and Michael Brunsetter, 5 grandchildren; Timothy, Jacquelyn, Julia, Hunter, and Michael and 6 grand-dogs. Besides his parents, Quentin was predeceased by a brother Kenneth Kuehl.
Quentin was born and raised in Charlton son of Theodore R. and Althea L. (Lincoln) Kuehl in the same house that he and his wife reside in. He graduated from Charlton High School in 1960 and then spent the next several years in the U. S. Army National Guard. His first job was at the former Howard Johnson Restaurant, Charlton Woolen, and Dave’s Garage and H.P. Hood Milk Co. and later became involved and worked for 2 years for the Boston and Maine Railroad and then 39 years for the Providence and Worcester Railroad in Worcester and retired from there 10 years ago. He provided videos since the 1970’s of Charlton Alumni, Old Home Day and many Charlton activities.
Quentin was also on the Boston Post Cane Committee, Citizen of the Year, received awards from the Charlton American Legion Post and was a volunteer of the Year for the Charlton Senior Center. He was a New England sports fan, and his favorite places Wells, Maine and depot.
Quentin’s Funeral Service will be Saturday, August 17, 2013 at 10 AM in The ROBERT J. MILLER-CHARLTON FUNERAL HOME, 175 Old Worcester Rd., burial will follow in West Ridge Cemetery.
Calling Hours will be Friday, August 16, 2013 from 5PM to 8 PM in the Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contribtions may be made to : The Charlton Senior Center, 37 Main St., Charlton, MA. 01507.
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