Dr. Gary Van Kuehl, MD, 74, of Morehead City, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Crystal Bluffs Rehabilitation Center. He was born to his late parents, Hans and Eleanor Kuehl in New York City, New York (Bronx) on February 12, 1945. He attended and graduated from the University Of Miami School Of Medicine in 1978, and retired after decades in the Pathology field. He was proud of his service in the United States Navy where he was a Commander. Some of his hobbies included: cars, hiking, camping in Maine, gardening, and spending time outdoors. Most of all, he loved his Chihuahua, Rottweiler, and Labrador Retriever very much.
He is survived by his children, Shane Dugas and wife Violet, Barbara Kuehl; two sisters, Cynthia Williams and husband David of Morehead City, NC, Elaine Dell'Angelo and husband Mario of New Fairfield, CT; along with two grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Kuehl.
Services will be held at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh on Friday, January 3, 2020 at 2:00pm, with Father Alan Trouille officiating. Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home of Welsh on Thursday, January 2, 2020 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm, with a Rosary led by the Catholic Daughters at 6:00pm. Visitation will resume at the funeral home on Friday, from 12:00pm until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Seven Dolors Cemetery. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.hixsonwelsh.com.
