June Kiehne

June Kiehne was born on June 1st, 1925 in Richfield, Minnesota to Frank and Myrtle (Thompson) Gullgren. She attended high school in Alexandria. June was united in marriage to Merill Kiehne on December 16th, 1943 at the Methodist Church in Alexandria. The couple were blessed with four children and have been lifelong residents of Alexandria; they wintered in South Texas for many years. June was a consummate mother and homemaker during her child raising years. She also was a waitress for numerous restaurants around the area including: Geneva Lodge, Hillside, Swede and Sally?s, and Garden Center. June was active in the Methodist church in her younger years, teaching Sunday School and singing in the church choir. She also enjoyed home decorating, fishing, bowling, knitting, crocheting, and crossword puzzles. Most of all she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. June passed away on Friday, April 25th, 2008 at the Douglas County Hospital at the age of 82. She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Merill, who has been her loving care giver in recent years. She is also survived by sons, Jerry (U.S. Navy Commander, Retired) and wife Patricia Kiehne of Punta Gorda, FL and Tom (U.S. Army Colonel, Retired) of Austin, TX; daughter, Jill Aspelin of Willmar, MN; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Donna and husband Ron Hopkins of Alexandria and Sally and husband Swede Falk of Alexandria. June is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Myrtle Gullgren; daughter, Cheryl Brennan; and brothers, Milo and Gale. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, April 29th, 2008 at the Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Alexandria with Reverend Roger Parks officiating. Music was provided by organist, Pam Noetzelman and soloist, Missy Radermacher. Interment was held in the Kinkead Cemetery in Alexandria. Casket bearers were Jerry Kiehne, Tom Kiehne, and grandchildren Nathan Aspelin, Chad Cooper, Jeff Kiehne, and Pam Johnson-Keller. Honorary casket bearers were Thomas Kiehne, Steven Kiehne, KaTina Austin, Kari Haugen, and Stacy Hindt. June?s love lives on in our hearts. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.