Irene Kaehler age 99, of Rice Lake, Wisconsin went to be with her Lord Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Heritage Lakeside in Rice Lake, Wisconsin.

Irene was born on October 17, 1918 in Hartshorne, Oklahoma to John and Mary (Dado) Cotch and moved to the Clayton area at one year old. She attended Sunny Slope School. In 1932 she went to work at the Clayton hotel where she learned to cook from Mrs. Jacoby.

On October 24, 1937 she married Henry Kaehler at the Russian Orthodox Church. In 1941 they moved to Minneapolis and returned to Clayton in 1945. Irene worked briefly at Doughboy in New Richmond. Irene and her sister, Elaine operated the Magnor Café in 1953 and 1954. In 1992 she moved to St. Paul, Minnesota to live near her daughter and in July of 2012 returned to live in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Irene spent many winters in Laughlin, Nevada enjoying the casinos and warm temperatures as well as travelling the United States. Irene enjoyed walking, cooking, gardening and beautiful flowers. However, Irene was the happiest when she was surrounded by family and friends. At family gatherings, she can be remembered for sharing many laughs and special memories with those around her. She welcomed everyone into her home making those who left feel like family. Irene cared deeply for those she loved and remains in the heart of many. We hold onto her sweet hugs, her words of love and the memories she helped us make.

Irene was preceded in death by her husband; daughters, Saundra and Cheri; parents John and Mary Cotch, and siblings: John Cotch, Mike Cotch, Elaine (Cotch) Bjurstrom, Walter Cotch, Alvin Cotch, Larry Cotch, Robert Cotch and infant sister, Marlyn Cotch. Irene is survived by her son, Henry (Judy) Kaehler of Cameron, Wisconsin; grandchildren, Dr. Hank (Johna) Kaehler of Stillwater, Oklahoma; Nikki (Jeff) Hamstead of Edmond, Oklahoma; Robin (Steve) Wanamaker of Lindstrom, Minnesota; Angie (Mike) Bullock of Corpus Christi, Texas; great-grandchildren, Cooper and Peyton Kaehler; Kendra, Jeff and Quinton Hamstead; Michelle (Thomas) Mikasevich of Lino Lakes, Minnesota; Mike Mooney; Zach Bullock and a great-great granddaughter, Riley Mikacevich; sister-in laws Verna Cotch of Clayton and Mary Alice (Bob) Dixon of Clovis, Califronia as well many nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM on Friday, March 23, 2018 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Clayton, Wisconsin. A visitation will be held from 4 – 7 PM on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at the Williamson~White Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the Church. Interment will take place at the Clayton Cemetery following the service.