Harold Kuntz

Harold A. Kuntz

 

 

Harold August Kuntz, 91, of St. Olaf, Iowa died Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the Elkader Care Center, Elkader, Iowa. Harold was born on February 28, 1925 in Ridgeway, Iowa to Walter F Kuntz and Augusta M (Vatthauer) Kuntz. He grew up an active farm boy on the family farm near Ridgeway. He graduated from Ridgeway High School.

    Harold was united in marriage to Ida Mae Hanson on September 3, 1960 at Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder, Iowa. They farmed the Kuntz family farm for five years before purchasing the Hanson family farm near Gunder in 1965. After farming for many years, he began working in the construction business. He attended some classes at Northeast Iowa Community College to advance his skills as a carpenter and electrician. He ran his own business, Kuntz Carpentry, for many years.

     A devout Christian, Harold was active in the church throughout his life. He served as Sunday School superintendent at the Methodist Church in Ridgeway, and volunteered whenever needed at Marion Lutheran Church and Shepherd of the Hills Ministry in St Olaf.

     After retiring, Ida and Harold enjoyed travel, including memorable trips to Europe and to Alaska. They enjoyed biking on local trails, feeding the birds, and watching the wildlife on the farm. In 2008, they left the farm and moved to Monona, Iowa. At age 83, Harold joined the Monona Carvers, and with their instruction, he became an accomplished wood carver.

     Harold spent his last few months in the Elkader Care Center. He went to sleep peacefully in the Lord on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 attended by Ida, Pastor Hahn and with the loving care of the staff.

     Harold is survived by his wife, Ida; his daughter, Karen and her husband R. Todd Wiblin; his brother-in-law, Loras "Doc" Heck, sister-in-law, Helen Meyer, and many nieces and nephews.

     Harold was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Everett and sister-in-law, Helen Kuntz; brother-in-law, Howard Hanson and sisters-in-law, Maxine Hanson & Evelyn Hanson and brother-in-law, Otto Hanson, Jr. and sister-in-law, Arlene Heck.

 

Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 23, 2016, from 3-5 pm at Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder, Iowa. Visitation will also be held one hour before services at the church on Monday.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 24, 2016, at 11 am at Marion Lutheran Church in Gunder, Iowa. The Rev. Marshall Hahn will officiate.

Inurnment will be held in Marion Lutheran Cemetery in Gunder, Iowa, at a later date.

Condolences may be left with: www.graufuneralhomes.com.

Leonard – Grau Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Monona, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements.

 

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