Carl Kunz

Carl Armand Kunz, 56, passed away on Tuesday January 27, 2015 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. Carl was born on June 10, 1958 in San Francisco, CA, the son of the late Alvin Charles Kunz and the late Eldia M. (Emmons) Kunz. Carl grew up and spent all but the last year of his life in his beloved ‘city by the bay', San Francisco. He attended E R Taylor Elementary School, Portola Jr. High and Woodrow Wilson High School. He was an active and devoted member of the ‘Sea Scouts' throughout his high school and adult years where he sailed on "The Flying Cloud" and reached the rank of 'Quarter Master' which is the highest rank possible. For many years, he was a faithful and hardworking employee of Cala Foods. Carl was an avid SF Giants and 49'ers fan. He especially loved socializing with his many good and long-time friends in SF. He also loved vacationing in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with his second wife Sue and his devoted best friend and companion Marsha Weeden. In December of 2013, Carl and Marsha moved to Grove, OK, to be near his daughter Christina and grandchildren Michael and Laila. He made many friends in the Grove area while living there. Carl, your smiling face, blue bright eyes and boisterous laughter will be greatly missed by your family and friends. As you sail into the ‘sunset', may you have ‘fair winds and following seas', and as you rest in the arms of God. You will always be remembered and loved. Carl was preceded in death by his parents; infant brother, Gerard Kunz; wife Nellie Karen Kunz-Bustamante; wife Sue Lewis Kunz; and grandchild Jeremiah Thomas McGinnes. He is survived by his loving and devoted daughter Christina Marie Kunz-McGinnes of Grove, OK; two step children: Bridgett and Coby Phillips; one brother Charles Alvin Kunz of Riegelwood, NC; one sister Carolyn Anne (Kunz) Johnson of Lafayette, IN and her husband John T. Johnson; two grandchildren: Michael Brandon Kunz and Laila Lee Marie McGinnes both of Grove, OK; his best friend and devoted companion Marsha Weeden of Grove, OK; nieces: Charis Vander Plaats and Carla D'Rozario; one great niece; several great nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. A memorial services will be held for Carl on Saturday, February 7, 2015 at 4PM at the Ellis Funeral Home Chapel in Grove, OK. Friends and family may leave online condolences by viewing Carl's obituary at www.ellisfuneralhome.com.

Service Details

Saturday, February 7th, 2015 4:00pm, Ellis Family Funeral Home Chapel