Monty Carl Kuechenmeister

Monty Carl Kuechenmeister

Monty Carl Kuechenmeister was born on May 12, 1963. He passed away peacefully in his home on November 8, 2026, after a long battle with cancer at age 63.

Raised on the family farm in Neillsville, Wisconsin, Monty was no stranger to hard work. Among daily chores, he tended to dairy cows, hauled hay bales, and fixed machinery.

After graduating from high school in 1981, Monty worked at the local feed mill and in construction. In 1994, he moved to Nelson Lagoon, Alaska, to work in the fishing industry. He later returned to Wisconsin to build a home and a life. Monty retired in 2023 after 24 years with the City of Eau Claire.

He enjoyed traveling, including family trips across the country with his two stepdaughters, Mel and Steph; winter breaks with friends in Mexico; fishing and hunting in Alaska; and he explored parts of Europe with his brother, Lee. Once, with his grandson Cade, he even drove a day and a half straight to Wyoming to surprise Cade's sister, Taylor.

To show his playful and generous spirit, Monty often pranked family and friends, giving practical gifts in goofy ways. With a grin, he'd challenge strangers to pronounce his last name. He was easy to talk to over a drink or a game of dice or cribbage. He spent countless summers at Rock Fest, and he'd fire up his Harley on a whim to ride through the countryside. His patience, good nature, and sense of humor is already missed.

Monty was preceded in death by his parents, Gary and Marlene Kuechenmeister. He is survived by his brother, Lee, of North Lauderdale, Florida; his two stepdaughters, Melissa Hubbard and Stephanie (Ben) Nesja, both of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin; his grandchildren, Taylor and Cade; and his three stepsons, Matt, Levi, and Randy Susa. In addition, Monty is also remembered by many extended family members and friends who will miss him deeply.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 14, at Gesche Funeral Home in Neillsville, Wisconsin, with a visitation from 11:00-1:00, followed by a brief service. Join the family for hors d'oeuvres following the service at Apple Valley Road Haus in Neillsville.

A celebration of Monty's life will be held at The American Legion in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on Sunday, November 15, from 10:00-1:00.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Whitetails Unlimited, where Monty enjoyed volunteering with many friends.