John Kuntz
April 21, 1931 ~ January 28, 2017
John D. Kuntz, 85, of rural Lisbon, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon following a brief battle with cancer. Memorial Service 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Linn Grove Presbyterian Church, 2000 Linn Grove Road, Mount Vernon. Visitation: 4:00-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at Stewart- Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Mount Vernon. Inurnment: White Oak Cemetery at a later date.
He is survived by his wife, Anne; four children, Carol (Dave) Larson of Spirit Lake, Iowa, Alan (Cindy) Kuntz of Lisbon, Linda (Fred) Luckritz of Richland, Missouri, Sharon (Tim) Glenn of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania; six grandchildren, Krista and Andrew Larson, Tim (Chelsea) and Laurie Luckritz, Katie and Sean Glenn; and two great grandchildren, Erik and Marcus Luckritz.
John Dillingham Kuntz was born April 21, 1931 in Martelle to Fred and Mildred (Dillingham) Kuntz. He graduated from Martelle High School in 1948. John proudly served in the U. S. Navy as an electronics technician during the Korean War. He was united in marriage to Anne Marie Clark on June 9, 1956 in Winter Harbor, Maine. They returned to Iowa, and John completed his degree at Iowa State University in 1957. At that time, they moved to rural Lisbon where John and Anne have continued to farm.
John was an active volunteer serving multiple roles at Linn Grove Presbyterian Church, with Jones County 4-H, and as a member of the Jones County Farm Bureau board for a period of years. He enjoyed travel with his wife and time with the children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. John was an avid Cubs fan and followed Iowa State sports as well.
John was preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Linn Grove Presbyterian Church or a charity of your choice.
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It was an honor to know this man. He was a great father and grandfather to his family and an awesome father-in-law to me. From the first time he pulled me and my future wife out of a ditch on a country road in a snowstorm to our trip last together to see my son, Tim and his ship commissioned, he was generous and enjoyed life. He was a patriot and US Navy veteran during the Korean War. He loved his God, his country and his family!
Linda, Fred, Tim and Laurie, We were so sad to hear about the passing of your Dad and Grandfather. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family. We never met John but have heard many wonderful things about him. Wishing you many happy thoughts and memories today.
Uncle John was one of the most thoughtful kind people I have known. He showed me that kindness by, playing hours of monopoly with me, letting fill all the water troughs with bullheads and shiners (Aunt Anne would cook my catches for me), gave me my first pocket knife, taught me to sit a one legged stool and milk a cow (developed strange calluses but a good grip), patiently helped me change shear pins on the swather (its hard not to daydream while swathing) and gently guided me when my adolescent ego got out of hand. Mostly he influenced me by setting a good example. He will be sorely missed.
Tom O’Brian (nephew)
Anne and family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. John was such a kind hearted gentleman….I remember him well from some of the trips we took together. He knew his stuff. I was impressed. Such a quiet, giving person. You and John make a perfect couple.
Smile when thinking of John, he would like that.
With my sincere sympathy,
Annamae Baker
We are sorry to hear of Johns passing. We want to send our condolences and want you to know Ann that our prayers are with you and family at this time of your loss.
Ken and Donna McConaughy.
I am so sorry to learn about John’s passing. Ann and John have been such wonderful neighbors and friends. They have always welcomed me warmly whenever I happened by. I especially enjoyed John’s way of communicating his ideas and knowledge and his loving sense of humor. Such a good man! He is greatly missed. My thoughts are with you.
Claudia Holcomb
Deepest sympathies as you mourn the loss of such a fine man. I remember John being quick to smile almost every time I saw him. John and Dick shared a lot of good times, from 4-H to farming to Iowa State. We pray that each of you will be warmed and strengthened by your loving memories of him. Helen, Greg & Scott Smith