LaVonne Verna Kueker

LaVonne Verna Kueker, age 83, of Mankato, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Mankato, with Pastor Adam Matheny officiating. A visitation will be held one hour before the service at the church. Burial will be in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be given to the family. Please visit www.mankatomortuary.com to view a livestream and recording of LaVonne’s service.

LaVonne was born on February 5, 1943 to Alvin and Florence (Schroeder) Gueltzow in St. Peter. She graduated from St. Peter High School in 1961, and then worked for Immanuel-St. Joseph’s hospital in Mankato in nutritional services for 43 years. LaVonne married Gene Kueker on August 21, 1965 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Mankato. Together they had two children, Jamie and Kerri.

She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church for many years. Some of her hobbies included gardening, reading, baking, watching her favorite TV shows and listening to her favorite music. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family and camping at various campgrounds in the area.

LaVonne is survived by her children, Jamie (Nicole) Kueker, Kerri Simmons, and Scott Risenbigler; grandchildren, Tyler, Darrian, Ethan, Cora, Bella, Hope, and Bekah Kueker, Jordan Lamoureaux and Jaxton Lamont, and Chase and Leah Simmons; great-grandchildren, Ivy and Ira; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

LaVonne was preceded in death by her husband, Gene; and her parents, Alvin and Florence.