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Craig Kueny Obituary
Craig Curtis Kueny, 37, born in San Diego, CA, on August 19, 1985, left the physical world on July 18, 2023, in Racine, WI. He was a kind-hearted soul whose laughter and compassion brightened the lives of those around him. Craig loved learning about the world and reading books, such as the Farmer's Almanac and World Record books, and enjoyed researching genealogy. Craig was also a life-long fan of classic muscle cars, working on cars, fishing, classic rock music, and being in nature. Craig Curtis Kueny will forever remain in our hearts; a beacon of love, laughter, and generosity. His spirit and warm presence will be profoundly missed, but his legacy will live on in the countless lives he touched and the memories he left behind.
Craig is survived by his beloved daughter, Carly; his parents, Cindy (nee: Nejedly) and Arlie Allen, and Curtis (Felicia) Kueny; his sisters, Marie Kueny (Edgar Nevarez) and Faith (Zachary) Turner; brothers, Mitchell and Matthew Kueny; nephews - Tyler, Mateo, John, and Jonah; niece, Amaia; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends that love him dearly. He is preceded in death by grandparents, Faith (nee: Liebenow) and Robert Kionka, John and Patricia (nee: Kaszuba) Kueny, and Charles Nejedly.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held on Monday, July 24 from 5PM-7PM at Water of Life Church, 2921 Olive St, Racine, WI 53403. May he rest in peace.
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My brother was/is one of the most kind, smart, funny people. The memories keep flooding in. Several of my top favorites are below. PLEASE share a favorite memory below if you knew him. It's these moments of joy that I want to keep close right now.
1. When my mom was pregnant with him, I asked her if it was a boy or a girl. She said she wouldn't know until the baby was born. I leaned in and asked through her belly. "Are you a boy or a girl?" He said he is a boy. We always had a special way of communicating as children.
2. On my 6th birthday we both learned how to ride a 2-wheel bike. He had just turned 3. I was so impressed! I have a snapshot in my mind of him at that age riding his bike with the biggest smile ever on his face, his blonde hair flying in the breeze.
3. When Craig was 6 or 7 he knew everyone's vehicle make and model and license plate number. His favorite book was the Farmer's Almanac. Yes, seriously!
4. Craig loved hot wheels, model cars, and monster trucks. When we played together, he would get out his cars, I would bring out my Barbies, and we would play car sales shop.
5. We would go to the old Golden Books discount store, The Boathouse, and pick out gifts for each other and then try to hide them until Christmas. He wasn't very good at keeping secrets because I always knew what he got me!
6. When I think of Craig as a child, I see our cousin Desirae in so many memories. They were best friends and he loved her so much that he asked to marry her when they were 5 years old! As he grew older I felt a big brother energy from him towards her, always protective and pure admiration.
7. When I was 14 and Craig was 11, our sister Faith was born. He was thrilled to be a big brother. We would "fight" about who got to hold baby Faith because we both wanted those adorable baby snuggles!!
8. As teenagers, our rooms were across from one another and often we would talk late at night, after our parents went upstairs to sleep. We confided to each other our dreams, fears, hopes, and everything in between. It was these deep meaningful conversations that he always reminded me of later. It's rare to have another person to share your inner world with.
9. When Craig moved to Iowa, Faith and I visited him on the farm for his birthday. He was so excited to show us the tractors and to take us for a ride on the "gator". It was as if his childhood dreams had come true with having all the fun equipment in his backyard!
10. Five years ago Craig's baby Carly was born. He was beaming with joy. She lit his life up in a way that nothing ever had before. Seeing his love for her was priceless.
11. He always wanted to make people laugh. Over the last few years he would make these weird videos using someone's photo. The person's mouth on the photo moves while a song plays. He had a way of making my mom laugh "like a pterodactyl" until she had tears from laughing so much!
12. He also loved 90's nostalgia. So many of the messages he sent me over the years were of toys, songs, and memories of our childhood experiences. This was how we connected as we grew older and grew apart.
Craig, you are deeply loved always and forever
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