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Carl Kunz

Alton |

Carl James Kunz, 88, died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, November 20, 2023 at Alton Memorial Rehab. and Therapy.

Born May 27, 1935 in St. Louis, MO, he was the son of Clifford Glenn and Evelyn Eunice (Jepsen) Kunz. His first job as a boy was at Elmway Drive-In Co. owned by his parents and aunt and uncle. He graduated from Alton High School in 1953 and served as a Corporal in the U.S. Air Force. On November 10, 1958 he married the former Vivian Jean Bebout. He kept his promise to Vivian and supported her through SIUE where she earned her BS, MS, and doctoral hours in education. Vivian preceded him in death on April 10, 2011. He graduated in 1962 from SIUE with a BS in accounting and retired as an accountant from Union Electric in 2000. He was an active member in IBEW as shop steward and treasurer. An avid car fanatic, he knew the year and engine of most cars and enjoyed checking out the new models every year. 

Surviving are three children, Clifford Roger Kunz and Candace of Godfrey, Carol Lea Wheaton of St. Louis, MO, and Michael Glenn Kunz and Suzette of Godfrey, three grandchildren, Kathryn Gael Kunz, Nathaneal Robert Wheaton, and Victoria “Tori” Corinne Wheaton, and a great grandson, Sterling Wheaton. 

He was preceded in death by his brother, Allen Kunz. 

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Gent Funeral Home in Alton. 

Burial will be at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey. 

Memorials may be made to a charity of choice. 

Online guestbook and information may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com


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