IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Edward Leo
Kunkel
March 4, 1959 – August 12, 2012
Obituary
Edward L. Kunkel, age 53, of Ham Lake died Sunday, August 12, 2012 at his home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012 at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. John Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Timothy's Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. There will be a prayer service at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Edward Leo Kunkel was born March 4, 1959 in Buffalo to Richard and Ruth (Meemken) Kunkel. He was a 1977 graduate of Maple Lake High School and received an Associate's Degree in Electronics from Northwestern Electronics Institute. He enjoyed bicycling and participated in the MS 150 ride from Duluth to Minneapolis for several years to raise money for multiple sclerosis. He also enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. Ed was a caring, gentle, and well loved uncle to 20 nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his parents Richard & Ruth of Maple Lake, brothers & sisters Mike (Sherry) of Sheridan, WY, Richard of Maple Lake, Harlan of Maple Lake, Linda (John) Northenscold of Maple Lake, Joe (Judy) of Byron, Ralph (Jessica) of Glencoe, Duane (Pam) of Norwood, Marvin (Janelle) of Mora, Judy (Troy) Miller of Champlin, and Sharon (fiancé Miguel Lopez) of Little Canada. His brother Frank preceded him in death.
The music for the service will be provided by Sarah Goelz and Krista Elsenpeter Tarbox. The arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Maple Lake.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012 at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, Maple Lake with Fr. John Meyer officiating. Burial will follow at St. Timothy's Catholic Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Wednesday and 9-10 a.m. Thursday at the Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Maple Lake. There will be a prayer service at 6 p.m. Wednesday.
Edward Leo Kunkel was born March 4, 1959 in Buffalo to Richard and Ruth (Meemken) Kunkel. He was a 1977 graduate of Maple Lake High School and received an Associate's Degree in Electronics from Northwestern Electronics Institute. He enjoyed bicycling and participated in the MS 150 ride from Duluth to Minneapolis for several years to raise money for multiple sclerosis. He also enjoyed woodworking and spending time with his family. Ed was a caring, gentle, and well loved uncle to 20 nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his parents Richard & Ruth of Maple Lake, brothers & sisters Mike (Sherry) of Sheridan, WY, Richard of Maple Lake, Harlan of Maple Lake, Linda (John) Northenscold of Maple Lake, Joe (Judy) of Byron, Ralph (Jessica) of Glencoe, Duane (Pam) of Norwood, Marvin (Janelle) of Mora, Judy (Troy) Miller of Champlin, and Sharon (fiancé Miguel Lopez) of Little Canada. His brother Frank preceded him in death.
The music for the service will be provided by Sarah Goelz and Krista Elsenpeter Tarbox. The arrangements were entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care of Maple Lake.
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Services
24 Hour Viewing
August
15
Dingmann Funeral Care, Maple Lake Chapel
Starts at 4:00 pm
Prayer Service
August
15
Dingmann Funeral Care, Maple Lake Chapel
Starts at 6:00 pm
24 Hour Viewing
August
16
Dingmann Funeral Care, Maple Lake Chapel
Starts at 9:00 am
Mass Of Christian Burial
August
16
St. Timothy's Catholic Church, Maple Lake
Starts at 10:30 am