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  • Visitation

    Monday, July 22, 2024

    5:00 to 8:00 pm

    Tuesday, July 23, 2024

    10:30 to 11:30 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland IL

  • Service

    Tuesday, July 23, 2024

    11:30 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

  • Full Obituary

    Robert G. “Bob” Kunz, 68, of St. Jacob, IL, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at his home.

    He was born on January 16, 1956, in Highland, IL, to Richard and Cecilia (nee Reinhardt) Kunz. On November 5, 1983, he married Tina Seger in Marine, IL.

    Bob has lived in St. Jacob his entire life and graduated from Triad High School in 1975. After high school, Bob went into farming for a while, then was a Union Laborer, and finally he was a St. Jacob Township employee and Board Member, and remained a Board Member after he retired. He greatly enjoyed his retired life, getting to spend a lot of time with his family.

    Bob loved watching his grandsons play baseball, was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals, and liked raising Holstein calves. He was a kind and compassionate man who loved his family dearly and would do anything he could for those he loved.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Cecilia Kunz; mother and father-in-law, Dwain and Janet Seger; siblings, Richard Kunz Jr., Robin Lynn Kunz; and brother-in-law, Louie Barker.

    Bob is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Tina Kunz, St. Jacob, IL; sons, Tyler (Anita) Kunz, St. Jacob, IL, Tanner Kunz, St. Jacob, IL; grandchildren, Lane Kunz, Jase Kunz; sister, Carol (Jim) Kunz Bowles; brother-in-law, Scott (Karen) Seger; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

    Memorial donations may be made to Keystone Cemetery or the Troy Food Bank

    Visitation: Monday, July 22, 2024, 5:00 to 8:00 pm, and Tuesday, July 23, 2024, from 10:30 to 11:30 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland IL

    Funeral Service: Tuesday, July 23, 2024, 11:30 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

    Clergy: Fr. Kevin Laughery, Pastor, St. James Catholic Church, St. Jacob, IL

    Interment: Keystone Cemetery

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL

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5 Condolences
 
  1. Natalie Encapera / July 19, 2024 at 3:17 pm

    My heart is broken for Bob’s family! Though I did not know Bob well, I always felt he was a neighbor who would watch out for us & be there to help out if needed. I will dearly miss running in to him in the neighborhood & chatting. It was always a joy! Prayers for Tina & all his family during this difficult time!
    Natalie Encapera

  2. Sherry Warfield / July 20, 2024 at 10:20 am

    David and I send our prayers and condolences to Bob’s family. So many wonderful memories of this kind and funny guy, He will surely be missed. David and Sherry Warfield

  3. Terri Paver / July 20, 2024 at 2:46 pm

    Tina and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May the arms of God hold you close during this time of mourning.

  4. Carol Levart / July 20, 2024 at 6:20 pm

    He was very loving, caring person in school when I was made fun of he handled it. Very great person I’m so sorry for the loss of a very caringperson

  5. Rita RINDERER / July 22, 2024 at 11:38 am

    Dear Tina
    I’m so very sorry for your loss
    What a shock.
    Prayers and blessings for you and your family
    God will take care of you.
    Love you,
    Rita Rinderer

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