Robert “Bob” Dale Kuntz
Robert Dale (Bob) Kuntz, 75, of Bowling Green, passed away peacefully Monday, November 4, 2024, at University Columbia Hospital with his loving wife, Patsy, by his side.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 7th at 1:30 p.m. at Adiel Baptist Church in Frankford with Bro. Randy McDonald officiating. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery in Frankford. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 6th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes and Crematory in Bowling Green, and Thursday from 12:30 until the time of service at the church. There will be a meal at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday morning at the church.
Bob was born on May 24, 1949, in Hannibal, Missouri to Robert Ferd and Helen Darlene (Fisher) Kuntz. He was united in marriage to Patsy Marie Stewart on May 23, 1970, at Curryville Baptist Church. Patsy survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Bobby Kuntz of Chatham, Illinois and Ricky Kuntz (Cindy) of Bowling Green; and two daughters, Shonda Perkins (Wes) and Sheri White (John) both of Bowling Green. Grandchildren are Kayla Gonzalez (Ed) of Columbia, Missouri, Trevor White of Bowling Green, Missouri, Chelsea Kuntz of Bowling Green, Doug Perkins (Jordan) of Fulton, Missouri, Landon White of Bowling Green, and Chloe Kuntz of Chatham, Illinois; along with two great-grandchildren, Graysen White of Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee and Ophelia Gonzalez of Columbia, Missouri. Also surviving are sisters, Judy Lindsay (Dale), Linda Raney (Gary), Betty Scherder (Bruce), Nancy Pilliard (Dale), and brother, Jim Kuntz (Diane); uncle and aunt Melburn and Eunice Fisher of Perry, Missouri; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; in-laws, Eugene E. and Lola C. Stewart, niece, Darla Boehm; brother-in-law, Ronnie Stewart; aunt and uncle, Goldie and Leo Drebes; and grandparents, Robert Alvin and Maude M. Cole Kuntz and Soloman F. and Beulah Ardey Fisher.
Bob grew up and spent his whole life in Pike County. He attended Bowling Green schools, and there met the love of his life, Patsy.
Bob was a farmer by trade. He also drove over-the-road and was a school bus driver for a couple of years. Oh, the stories he could tell.
Bob never knew a stranger. He could walk in anywhere not knowing a soul and walk out with a handful of new friends. He would give the shirt off his back to help out anyone. He also never forgot to tell a joke.
He loved westerns, whether he was reading them or watching them on TV, playing a good game of croquet or cards, and playing the guitar, sometimes joined in by his grandson, Doug.
He enjoyed making toy structures for his son-in-law, Wes, as well as dioramas. He loved collecting toy cars, trucks, and farm implements.
While in high school, Bob enjoyed FFA and showing his hogs. He enjoyed working on cars and driving fast. He also served in the National Guard from 1969 to 1975. He was also a stock car driver. More recently, Bob enjoyed fixing up garden tractors and having his family help show them off in local parades.
Bob enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Bob enjoyed the prayer quilt he received from the New Harmony Christian Church tied together by Jackie Branstetter.
Bob was a member of Curryville Baptist Church.
Bob is now with his father who passed on November 6, 1990.
Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the donor’s choice.
Pallbearers will be John White, Trevor White, Landon White, Ricky Kuntz, Ed Gonzalez, and Wes Perkins.
Honorary pallbearers will be Chelsea Kuntz, Chloe Kuntz, Kayla Gonzalez, Doug Perkins, Grayson White, Ophelia Gonzalez; with special friends, Don Hamilton of Arkansas and Dougie Grant of Scotland.
