Clovie Olson Kuehne, 108, passed away on Nov. 17 th , 2020 at Faith Lutheran Home, where she resided for the past 10 years. She was just 5 days shy of her 109 th birthday. Born in a log cabin off of Hwy 201 on Nov. 22, 1911, Clovie was the oldest of Chris and Olga Olson’s eight children. There were no hospitals in those days, so her father hitched up the team of horses to travel 25 miles to fetch a doctor from Poplar. She had quite a time entering this world, so she enjoyed every minute of her 108 years.
Clovie started school at age 8; she did not speak English, as Norwegian was all they spoke at home. She attended school until the eighth grade. In her early years, she helped on the farm and worked for several neighbors caring for their families.
In 1933, at age 22, Clovie married Paul Kuehne. This was the start of their 61 years of marriage. Working side by side, they built their farm on Redwater, where they raised their 6 children. In 1949 they built a house near town so their children could continue their education through high school. In 1977 they retired and moved to Wolf Point.
Through 109 years, Clovie has witnessed a lot of change. Electricity, plumbing, and heating were great additions to everyday life. Clovie’s joy was her family and dear friends, she loved to visit and hear all about your family. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, playing cards, the Lawrence Welk Show, and going to the senior center. In her later years, she attended activities at the home, played bingo and visited with anyone that had the time.
Survived by two children Doris (Frank) Whitmus of Wolf Point, Jerry (Raema) Kuehne of Mesa, AZ, Son-in-law Jack Tolan of Great Falls, 11 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren, 38 great-great grandchildren and numerous very special nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Paul; Children -Loyd and Lucille Kuehne, Carol Rensvold, Leonard Kuehne, and Virginia Tolan; Grandchildren – Leland and Blaine Kuehne; Siblings – Clarence, Lawrence, Eddie, Harry Olson, Ella DeShaw, and Wilma Bernard.
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