Alfred Kunz Obituary (1902 - 2002) - Menomonie, Wisconsin

ALFRED A. KUNZ Alfred A. Kunz, age 99, of Menomonie, WI died Wednesday, October 23, 2002 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. He was born Dec. 12, 1902 in Winslow, IL to Gottlieb and Anna Marie (Stalder) Kunz. As a young child, Alfred moved with his family to the Downsville, WI area where he lived until entering the Dunn County Health Care Center in 1998. Alfred married the former Mary Jensen on Nov. 17, 1927 in Stillwater, MN. She preceded him in death in 1959. He worked for his brother Fred, building silos for several years, and then during W.W. II he worked in a defense plant in Milwaukee. Alfred returned to Downsville and worked several places before going to work at Safeway Creamery in Durand, retiring in 1967. Alfred started Boy Scout Troop 78 in Downsville in 1946. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie. Alfred's pride and joy was keeping his yard looking beautiful. He loved gardening and helping his friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed his trips to Europe, first with his son and daughter-in-law, to Trub, Switzerland to see the family homestead and then with his son, to Denmark to visit Alfred's wife's family. Alfred is survived by: 1 daughter and 1 son Beverly (Kenneth) Dahms of Downsville Karl (Virginia) Kunz of Hudson 4 grandchildren Sheryl Schultz of Deer Park, TX Ron (Kathy) Dahms of Menomonie Lori (Brian) Viereck of Baytown, TX Denise (William) Eberspacher of Afton, MN 9 great-grandchildren Lindsey, Justin, Tiffany, Megan, Erin, Emily, Patrick, Anthony and Brian 1 great-granddaughter, Raylea Nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary; 5 brothers, 3 sisters and a grandson, Duane Kunz. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Saturday, Oct. 26, 2002 at Peace Lutheran Church in Menomonie, with Rev. David Whelan officiating. Burial will be in Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 1:00 PM Saturday until the time of service. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is handling arrangements.