Nathalie Denise Kuehl

Nathalie came into this world on December 24, 1938 into the loving arms of her parents, Eugene and Louise Slagle, and left it in the loving arms of her husband, surrounded by her children on February 9, 2015. She grew up in Yakima, then attended Seattle University. She met the love of her life and best friend, Dick Kuehl, while he was stationed at Fort Lewis, and it was love at first sight. Nathalie and Dick married on August 22, 1962 and spent the first years of their marriage in Minneapolis, Minnesota, until work moved them to Portland, Oregon, which became their lifelong home. They welcomed four beautiful children into their lives, and lovingly began the work of raising a family.

In 1987 she began work at Barbara Sue Seal, now Coldwell Banker Seal, and loved every minute of her professional life.

Every day, Nathalie felt immense gratitude for the many friends that shared her life and brought her joy. They enjoyed great adventures together, from lavish Julia Child dinner parties, to Broadway plays, and beyond. Nathalie knew how to seize the day; her kind and generous nature, as well as her immense sense of fun and good humor, enriched everyone’s lives.

Nathalie's greatest joy was her family, and most especially her husband Dick, who adored her every day of their almost fifty three years of married life. From the moment she hopped in his car on a blind date, their fate was sealed. Nathalie and Dick's devotion to one another carried them through the challenges they faced, most paramount the death of their beloved son, Joseph William (Joey), and this loss intensified each blessing. By example, Nathalie taught her children and grandchildren to love unconditionally, to see the good in everything, and that the most important moment is always the one you’re in.

Nathalie will continue to live through her husband Dick; children Michael, Nicole (Reinhart), and Christopher; her son-in-law Craig Reinhart and daughter-in-law Cristin; her grandchildren Talia and Royce Reinhart, Emma, Sophie and Joseph Kuehl, and Lily Kuehl; and her brothers, Tom, Vern, Eugene, Jim, and John Slagle. Her vivacious spirit will also live on through Kara Kuehl, Sommer McBride, and her many, many treasured friends. A Memorial Mass in celebration of her life will be held at St. Pius X Catholic Church on Monday, February 16 at 11:00 a.m.