CHARLES KUNZ (d. 1944)
Charles Kunz, 79, Former Official, Is Stricken Today (photo with obit)
Charles L. Kunz, 79, former alderman and supervisor, and engaged in business
here for nearly 50 years, died suddently of a heart attack Friday evening at
the home, 518 North Fifth street.
Mr. Kunz, who was associated with his son, Franklin, in the Kunz Service shop,
North Ninth street, was at work Friday and went to the shop last night as usual.
He retired at 10:30 and a short time later was stricken.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Lutheran church,
the Rev. P.N. Oklovik, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Was Born in Branch
Mr. Kunz was born in Branch in 1865, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey
Kunz. He attended the district schools and later enrolled at the German and
English academy in Milwaukee. He returned to Branch to join his father in the
operation of a mill.
Fifty years ago Mr. Kunz came to this city and became associated with the Madson
Seed company and was with this firm until it passed into new hands in 1922.
Later he joined his son, Franklin, in the Kunz Service shop.
For a number of years Mr. Kunz served as a member of the Police and Fire
commission and in later years enjoyed the distinction of holding both the
office of alderman and supervisor from the Second ward. He was first elected
to the County Board and in 1936 was chosen by the aldermen to fill the vacancy
in the City Council caused by the death of Alderman Ed. Fricke. The following
spring he was elected by Second Ward voters to the Council and retired from the
County Board.
Mr. Kunz continued in the City Council until last April.
Wife, Sons Survive
In 1893 Mr. Kunz married Miss Bernice Gustaveson, daughter of the late Captain
and Mrs. Charles Gustaveson. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary
last year. His affiliation included membership in the First Lutheran church and
the Masonic Order.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Lester of Minneapolis and Franklin, of this
city; brother, Florian, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. August Specht and Mrs.
William Breunig, of Mishicot; and two grandchildren. Two other sons, Sterling,
who died in 1920, and Paul, who died in 1936 preceded their father in death.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary chapel from 2 p.m. Sunday until
Monday noon, when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 30, 1944 P.2
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[d. 12-30-1944/age 79 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion]
Charles Kunz, 79, Former Official, Is Stricken Today (photo with obit)
Charles L. Kunz, 79, former alderman and supervisor, and engaged in business
here for nearly 50 years, died suddently of a heart attack Friday evening at
the home, 518 North Fifth street.
Mr. Kunz, who was associated with his son, Franklin, in the Kunz Service shop,
North Ninth street, was at work Friday and went to the shop last night as usual.
He retired at 10:30 and a short time later was stricken.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Lutheran church,
the Rev. P.N. Oklovik, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Was Born in Branch
Mr. Kunz was born in Branch in 1865, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey
Kunz. He attended the district schools and later enrolled at the German and
English academy in Milwaukee. He returned to Branch to join his father in the
operation of a mill.
Fifty years ago Mr. Kunz came to this city and became associated with the Madson
Seed company and was with this firm until it passed into new hands in 1922.
Later he joined his son, Franklin, in the Kunz Service shop.
For a number of years Mr. Kunz served as a member of the Police and Fire
commission and in later years enjoyed the distinction of holding both the
office of alderman and supervisor from the Second ward. He was first elected
to the County Board and in 1936 was chosen by the aldermen to fill the vacancy
in the City Council caused by the death of Alderman Ed. Fricke. The following
spring he was elected by Second Ward voters to the Council and retired from the
County Board.
Mr. Kunz continued in the City Council until last April.
Wife, Sons Survive
In 1893 Mr. Kunz married Miss Bernice Gustaveson, daughter of the late Captain
and Mrs. Charles Gustaveson. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary
last year. His affiliation included membership in the First Lutheran church and
the Masonic Order.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Lester of Minneapolis and Franklin, of this
city; brother, Florian, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. August Specht and Mrs.
William Breunig, of Mishicot; and two grandchildren. Two other sons, Sterling,
who died in 1920, and Paul, who died in 1936 preceded their father in death.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary chapel from 2 p.m. Sunday until
Monday noon, when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 30, 1944 P.2
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[d. 12-30-1944/age 79 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion]
CHARLES KUNZ (d. 1944)
Charles Kunz, 79, Former Official, Is Stricken Today (photo with obit)
Charles L. Kunz, 79, former alderman and supervisor, and engaged in business
here for nearly 50 years, died suddently of a heart attack Friday evening at
the home, 518 North Fifth street.
Mr. Kunz, who was associated with his son, Franklin, in the Kunz Service shop,
North Ninth street, was at work Friday and went to the shop last night as usual.
He retired at 10:30 and a short time later was stricken.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Lutheran church,
the Rev. P.N. Oklovik, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Was Born in Branch
Mr. Kunz was born in Branch in 1865, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey
Kunz. He attended the district schools and later enrolled at the German and
English academy in Milwaukee. He returned to Branch to join his father in the
operation of a mill.
Fifty years ago Mr. Kunz came to this city and became associated with the Madson
Seed company and was with this firm until it passed into new hands in 1922.
Later he joined his son, Franklin, in the Kunz Service shop.
For a number of years Mr. Kunz served as a member of the Police and Fire
commission and in later years enjoyed the distinction of holding both the
office of alderman and supervisor from the Second ward. He was first elected
to the County Board and in 1936 was chosen by the aldermen to fill the vacancy
in the City Council caused by the death of Alderman Ed. Fricke. The following
spring he was elected by Second Ward voters to the Council and retired from the
County Board.
Mr. Kunz continued in the City Council until last April.
Wife, Sons Survive
In 1893 Mr. Kunz married Miss Bernice Gustaveson, daughter of the late Captain
and Mrs. Charles Gustaveson. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary
last year. His affiliation included membership in the First Lutheran church and
the Masonic Order.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Lester of Minneapolis and Franklin, of this
city; brother, Florian, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. August Specht and Mrs.
William Breunig, of Mishicot; and two grandchildren. Two other sons, Sterling,
who died in 1920, and Paul, who died in 1936 preceded their father in death.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary chapel from 2 p.m. Sunday until
Monday noon, when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 30, 1944 P.2
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[d. 12-30-1944/age 79 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion]
Charles Kunz, 79, Former Official, Is Stricken Today (photo with obit)
Charles L. Kunz, 79, former alderman and supervisor, and engaged in business
here for nearly 50 years, died suddently of a heart attack Friday evening at
the home, 518 North Fifth street.
Mr. Kunz, who was associated with his son, Franklin, in the Kunz Service shop,
North Ninth street, was at work Friday and went to the shop last night as usual.
He retired at 10:30 and a short time later was stricken.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the First Lutheran church,
the Rev. P.N. Oklovik, officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery.
Was Born in Branch
Mr. Kunz was born in Branch in 1865, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey
Kunz. He attended the district schools and later enrolled at the German and
English academy in Milwaukee. He returned to Branch to join his father in the
operation of a mill.
Fifty years ago Mr. Kunz came to this city and became associated with the Madson
Seed company and was with this firm until it passed into new hands in 1922.
Later he joined his son, Franklin, in the Kunz Service shop.
For a number of years Mr. Kunz served as a member of the Police and Fire
commission and in later years enjoyed the distinction of holding both the
office of alderman and supervisor from the Second ward. He was first elected
to the County Board and in 1936 was chosen by the aldermen to fill the vacancy
in the City Council caused by the death of Alderman Ed. Fricke. The following
spring he was elected by Second Ward voters to the Council and retired from the
County Board.
Mr. Kunz continued in the City Council until last April.
Wife, Sons Survive
In 1893 Mr. Kunz married Miss Bernice Gustaveson, daughter of the late Captain
and Mrs. Charles Gustaveson. The couple observed their golden wedding anniversary
last year. His affiliation included membership in the First Lutheran church and
the Masonic Order.
Survivors are his wife; two sons, Lester of Minneapolis and Franklin, of this
city; brother, Florian, of this city; two sisters, Mrs. August Specht and Mrs.
William Breunig, of Mishicot; and two grandchildren. Two other sons, Sterling,
who died in 1920, and Paul, who died in 1936 preceded their father in death.
The body may be viewed at the Frazier mortuary chapel from 2 p.m. Sunday until
Monday noon, when it will be moved to the church to lie in state until the hour
of the services.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Saturday, December 30, 1944 P.2
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[d. 12-30-1944/age 79 yrs./cause: coronary occlusion]
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