Earl R. Kuesel, of Wentzville, MO., died on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at the age of 64. Loving husband of Janet Kuesel (nee: Muich); devoted father of Teresa Maurer and the late Thomas Kuesel; cherished grandfather of Emily Maurer, Alexis Maurer, and Zachary Maurer; dear son of the late Louis and Helen Kuesel; and dear brother of the late Louis Kuesel. Earl was a telecommunication technician for Lacent/Avaya for 34 years.