Karl Kuelthau Obituary

I wish I had gotten to know Karl. I know his parents who are dear friends. I had also attended Lawrence University. We will meet later in a better place.

We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family.

I would like to offer sincere condolences to all Karl's family and loved ones. We met in law school and I will always remember his generosity of spirt,intelligence and how funny he was. Jason and I will miss his friendship and are very sorry for your loss.

I am very saddened by Karl's passing, I knew Karl at Googins Advisors as a client, I thought a great deal of Karl and had so much respect and confidence in him. I assumed he would be working with me the rest of my life. It is a very great loss to me personally to hear and know of his passing. He was a calm and vibrant presence in my life. Because I feel such a loss, I know his family has a great loss to bear, I will keep both Karl and his wife and children in my prayers. God bless you Karl and your family.

We will miss Karl's welcoming smile, and sincere heart.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

I am so saddened to hear of Karl's passing. I can hardly believe it since we just had talked on the phone for about an hour just a few weeks ago, as we would typically do a few times every year. Karl has been a great friend for over 20 years and I will remember him for his kind, caring, and thoughtful manner as well as his sharp and funny wit. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Tiffany, Taylor, Jack, and his entire family.
With love,
-Tom & Amy Courtright

Dear Kuelthau Family -

We could not be more saddened by the news of Karl's passing. Truly.

His gentle thoughtfulness came through in every interaction. An innate interest to positively reference his family speaks further to his character and priorities. We will miss him greatly and appreciate the time we were able to spend in his company.

We will think of you all often and pray for as much peace as is possible during this time.

-The O'Rears

So sorry to hear of Karl's passing. My prayers and thoughts go out to the family of Karl. He was the best and will missed so much. He was so kind and willing to help with out investments for our future. I was so shocked to have gotten the email. Remember all the good times and keep the memories close.

The world and all of us need more people like Karl in our lives. He was a gentleman through and through. His kindness and light will be missed! To Karl's family - please take care of yourselves and thank you for sharing Karl with us.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Knowing Karl’s parents, I can see what a terrific human being Karl was!
What an outstanding man !

I worked for Karl at Northwestern Mutual. He was great fun! He was a great boss and a great friend. We had lots of laughs at the office and got a lot done. I will always remember being in his office on the 46th Floor of 1 North Wacker just enjoying the view. He’d let me stay as long as I wanted. Gazing out the windows. Karl was a great man. A great boss and a great friend. My heart is heavy for his loss. I wish Tiffany and his children the best of healing.

I am very saddened by Karl’s passing, my very sincerest sympathies to his wife and children. I was a client of Karl’s and became a client because at my first meeting I could see he was both knowledgeable and a great human being. His passing is a great loss. Mat God hold Karl in his hand.

Karl was an incredible man to co-workers, clients, neighbors, and was a true friend. He was kind hearted and funny as ever. He will be greatly missed... our hearts are broken for the loss. My sincere condolences to Tiffany, the kids, and his family.

Karl was a wonderful person who always had a smile on his face and we always enjoyed a laugh. He did the right thing for the clients we worked with together and he cared deeply for them. Karl will be missed.

I met Karl when I was 6 years old, it didn't take but a blink of an eye to become friends. We were lucky to be able to go to Brookfield East high school together. All I have are great memories of Karl being a really down to earth kind person. My sincerest condolences to Karl’s wife, children, the rest of his family and closest friends.

We are so incredibly saddened by the loss of Karl. He was a special man, and we feel blessed to have known him. Please know we are thinking of you and sending the entire Kuelthau family love and strength. May his memory always be a blessing. Sincerely, Yael (Babcock) Stein and Family

Karl had a way of making people feel they were important to him. That is a special gift. He also always felt to me like he was enjoying the ride through life which made him fun to be around. While I'm glad he didn't have to suffer (much?) I imagine his sudden death must be quite a shock to those close to him, most especially because he was so present and engaged. Be gentle with yourselves.

I'm thankful from what I learned rom Karl while we worked together at Northwestern Mutual. Always kind, thoughtful and empathetic to his clients; a true gentleman. Karl talked glowingly about his family. He will be missed by many.

Karl was one of those rare guys who nobody ever said a negative thing about. He had a calm disposition, a quiet confidence, and a sly sense of humor. He and I are the same age - we met and hung out in the city after college, got married around the same time, and had kids around the same time. We had many conversations about raising a family (including just a few weeks ago), as it was his favorite thing to talk about. He will be missed.

Tiffany, Taylor and Jack, my heart aches for you all and I am sending lots of love and peace your way. Karl was an awesome person and I will miss seeing him around the neighborhood walking the dog. I've known him since his days at Northwestern Mutual where we were colleagues and always loved running into him in our little DG neighborhood. My family sends our sincerest condolences to you, your family and friends who are grieving this tragic loss.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal." - unknown

Tiffany and kids, my family's hearts are grieved for you, I am so sorry for your loss. Tiffany - your husband and kids - your dad - was one of the kindest, most loving people I have known and he will be deeply missed by many, including me. We love you.

Karl was a true gentleman and professional. I enjoyed the time we spent together at NM, particularly the times we drove together to Lake Geneva. Fortunately we got to see each other again recently during flag football in Downers Grove. I was incredibly sad to hear of his passing. May God give you and your family peace and comfort in the days ahead.

Karl and I graduated the same year from Brookfield East. Though I haven’t seen Karl in many years, I still remember him vividly. I remember Karl as a wonderful soul and extremely kind person. My sincerest condolences to Karl’s wife, children, the rest of his family and closest friends.

My heart is full of sadness for your family.

Karl was a great guy, super nice and patient. He will be missed for sure. Please accept my sincerest condolences.

Karl was a devoted husband, father, and friend. His energy lit up a room the second he walked in. He was a kind soul that will be greatly missed. We are absolutely heartbroken. All of our prayers go to his beautiful family.