Lynn R. Kieffer, 1947-2024
Lynn R. Kieffer, age 77, of Princeton, WI, passed from our hands to God’s Hands early in the morning of August 28, 2024, at her home after a two and a half year battle fighting an unusual, genetic based form of cancer that started in her lungs. Her husband and daughters were with her during her final days. She was born on January 15, 1947, in Appleton, WI, the daughter of George A. and Alice J. (Yahr) Behling. She graduated from Waukesha High School in 1965, and Carthage College, Kenosha, WI, in 1969, with a degree in Medical Technology. On August 8, 1969, she married Stephen G. Kieffer at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Waukesha, WI. This year they celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary. Those left behind to cherish her memory are her husband, Steve; her daughters, Carolyn (Don) Counsell and Christine (John) Walsh; her six grandchildren, Tom Counsell, Casey Walsh, Davy Counsell, Kelly Walsh, Katie Walsh and Kylie Walsh; brother, Tom (Nancy) Behling; stepbrother, George Behling; stepsister, Beverly Boerger; numerous cousins, nephews and nieces; her cherished in-laws, Barb (Dennis) Smith, Pat (Justin) Fleischman, Martha (Ron) Clarke, Laurel Kieffer, Rick (Christine) Kieffer, Jim (Sue) Kieffer, and Susan Leah. Jesus said: “Love one another as he has loved us.” Lynn believed that with her whole heart and lived it. Lynn frequently volunteered to help others serving on committees, boards and in leadership positions at churches and other organizations. In a short obituary it is impossible to list all of her activities. Lynn made a positive impact on thousands of people during her life. She was the co-founder of the Sheboygan Youth Sailing Club and served as its Executive Director for the first 10 years of its operations.
She retired from her position as Corporate Secretary, and Director of Human Resources and Safety at Kieffer & Co., Inc., Sheboygan, WI, in 2008, when the company was sold.
After retirement to Florida, Lynn joined the Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church. She served as chair of the United Methodist Women. She chaired their annual Strawberry Festival fund raising event. She was trained as a Stevens Minister and helped others in need. Lynn shared her time, talent and treasures in service to others.
A memorial in her name has been established at Residing Hope (formerly the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home), 51 Children’s Way, Enterprise, FL 32725, all donations will join family funds and be used for capital asset renovations.
A funeral service was held on Monday, September 2, 2024, at The Federated Church, 489 Scott Street in Green Lake, WI, at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Karen Gygax Rodriquez will conduct the service. Visitation preceded the service at the church from 9 to 10:30 a.m.. A casual Celebration of Her Life will follow at the family home. Please visit our website wachholzandsons.com to send a condolence or share a memory of Lynn with her family. Wachholz and Sons Funeral Home Sunset Cremation Center in Princeton Serving the Family, 920-295-6631
