Ronald Jay Kuehne, 58

Ronald Jay Kuehne, 58, “passed on to his Lord and Savior” on July 5, 2018, at his home in Kalispell, of pancreatic cancer.

Ron was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Ron was born in Midland, Michigan, Nov. 16, 1958, to Willard and Nellie Kuehne. He was followed two years later by his brother Kevin Kuehne. Ron married Bonnie Kuehne, his very cherished wife of 39 years.

Ron — only wanting two children — gave in to Bonnie and ended up with 14 children and 18 grandchildren, with one on the way.

Ron was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Loretta Kuehne, and Theodore and Hazel Rathman.

He is survived by his parents Willard and Nellie Kuehne, brother Kevin Kuehne, his children Chris Kuehne, Rick Kuehne, Michelle Kuehne, Bob Kuehne, Darla Kuehne, Fawn Kuehne, Holly Hensley, Raquel Kuehne, Allen Kuehne, Mike Kuehne, Ben Kuehne, Jessie Garza, Emma Kuehne and Rebecca Tomas; also including several daughters-in-law and sons-in-law, with his 19th grandchild on the way.

A celebration of his life will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 8, at the Flathead Ekklesia Church, Hampton Inn. There will be an open viewing from 2 to 3 p.m. There will be a private family burial on Monday, July 9.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made at gofundme.com by searching Ronald Kuehne.

Friends are encouraged to visit the website www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolence for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.