1966

Hilas

In 1976, Suzanne Kuehl ’66, along with her husband David and their family, moved to Calaveras County, where she opened a successful shoe store. She later ran for County Supervisor in District 3, becoming the first woman ever appointed president of the board. Suzanne was the eldest child of Victor Stefan ’41, who served as alumni director at Santa Clara University for many years, and Mary Azevedo Stefan Barnett. Suzanne passed away on Sept. 10, 2024, and is survived by her daughter Lisa Hilas ’89, her son Matthew Kuehl, and her brother Tom Stefan ’72.

21 Jan 2025