Wanda June Kuhlke

Wanda June Kuhlke

June 29, 1934-April 18, 2018

Wanda June Kuhlke of Albuquerque passed away peacefully on April 18th, 2018 at her daughter’s home following a long illness.

Born in Welch, WV, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Green and Mary Bessie Green.

On September 20, 1952, Wanda married Roger Kuhlke and they made their home on Herndon Heights, WV. Roger and Wanda moved to Albuquerque on September 20, 2010, because of Roger’s illness, to live with their daughter Sandra Hunter and her husband, J. Dennis Hunter of Albuquerque. Wanda and Roger enjoyed 57 years of married life together.

Wanda graduated from Herndon High School, Herndon, WV as salutatorian in 1952. Wanda worked briefly as a reporter for the Beckley Herald newspaper. She also worked as an operator at the C&P telephone company and the Stone & Cook Department Store. 

Wanda expressed her love through writing, cooking, sewing, gardening and canning. She and Roger took great pride in sharing their vegetables and fruits with family and friends. Wanda loved her family dearly and had great joy in raising her children. Wanda was most often recognized for her sweet and kind disposition.

Wanda was a member of the Mullens United Methodist Church in Mullens, WV, serving there as a Sunday school teacher. Prior to teaching there, she was fondly remembered as a dedicated teacher at the Herndon Heights United Methodist Church, Herndon Heights, WV, where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Roger Kuhlke; three brothers, Robie E. Green, Floyd Green Jr., Thomas A. Green and one sister, Minnie Wyatt.

Also left to cherish her memory include; a daughter Judy Vincent and her husband, Bruce of Springfield, Ohio, a son Steven V. Kuhlke and his wife, Connie of Welch, WV; six grandchildren; Justin Conley of Maizuru, Japan, Andrea Conley Smith of Albuquerque, Roger Vincent of Columbus, Ohio, Rachel Carlsen (Eric) of Pittsburgh, PA,  David Kuhlke (Adriana) and Nathan Kuhlke of Beaverton, OR and three great grandchildren; James and Charlie Smith of Albuquerque and Logan Carlsen of Pittsburgh, PA.

Wanda also leaves behind three sisters; Beulah Reed of Greenwood, IN, Thelma Acord of Slab Fork, WV, Carroll Cox (Richard) of Taylorsville, IN and a sister-in-law, Ann Kuhlke of Narrows, VA.

 Her last months were made easier with the compassionate staff of the Hospice of New Mexico. We are thankful for the grace of hospice in helping ease the pain of this transition. Special thanks to Dr. Margaret Nolan and the staff of Hospice of New Mexico, nurse, Chasie Soliz and aide: Tasha Hosack. Also thanks to special caretakers Jan Souter and Andrea Smith.

Our hearts are heavy as we feel the loss along with many family and friends. Wanda is now living with her Lord and Savior.

The family will receive friends on April 26th from 9:30 -10:00 a.m. at the Daniels Family Funeral Home, 3113 Carlisle Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110 with the funeral service immediately following with the Rev. Bruce Vincent officiating. Burial will follow at the Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, N.M. at 12:45 p.m.

Pallbearers will be Anthony Aranda, Shaun Patterson, Tommy Aranda, Dennis Hunter, Dale Hunter and Jason Hunter.

Memorial contributions may be sent in honor of Wanda to The Salvation Army or the charity of your choice.