Kenneth Laurence Kuebler

Kenneth Laurence Kuebler of Jefferson City, MO, died unexpectedly on July 3, 2023, at his home at the age of 78.

Ken was born on September 22, 1944, in Jefferson City, MO, the son of the late Leo and Irene Kuebler.

He married Donna Wegman on August 27, 1966, in Jefferson City, MO, at Immaculate Conception Church.

Ken graduated from Helias High School in 1962.  While in college, Ken was drafted into service and proudly served three years as an officer in the US Army.  After he returned to civilian life, he attended Missouri S&T where he earned his Master’s degree in Computer Science.

After graduation, Ken accepted a position at ACF (American Car & Foundry) in St. Charles, MO, as a systems analyst.  He then accepted a position at the University of Missouri-Columbia Extension for the larger university system.  Ken retired in 2008 after spending 23 years at the Missouri Hospital Association where he served as Executive Vice President of HIDI (Hospital Industry Data Institute).

Throughout his life, Ken served others. Whether dragging a little league baseball field, serving on parish councils, or helping a neighbor build a deck, Ken showed up.  Ken was an active member of the Cathedral of St. Joseph and the Knights of Columbus and was a proud member of the Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity.

He volunteered considerable time as a fundraiser for the Helias High School Foundation.  Ken enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and had a passion for golf and working outside.

Ken is survived by his wife, Donna Kuebler, Jefferson City; two sons, Bruce (Molly) Kuebler, Wildwood, MO; and Kevin (Bonnie) Kuebler, Bloomington, IL; daughter, Michelle (Frank) Cuervo, Wheaton, IL; six grandchildren, Adam (Alexus) Kuebler, Jane (Gered) Bales, Barry Kuebler, Michael Kuebler, Clare Marie Kuebler, and Nathan Cuervo; one great-grandchild, Sadie Bales; two sisters, Pat (AJ) Heimericks and Carol (Roger) Zink; and a brother, Wayne (Sue) Kuebler.

Visitation will be held Friday, July 7, from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City with a prayer service at 3:15 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, July 8, at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Joseph with the Rev. Louis Nelen officiating.

Burial with military honors will be in Resurrection Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cathedral of St. Joseph or Helias High School Foundation. 

Services entrusted to Trimble Funeral Homes – Jefferson City.    trimblefunerals.com