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Walter E. Kunze, Jr.
Of Arlington Heights
Walter E Kunze, Jr. was born January 3, 1924 in St Paul, MN to Walter E.
and Caroline (Brenning) Kunze. He died Monday, August 2, 2010 at
Northwest Community Hospital following complications of Parkinson’s and
pneumonia.
Walter was a decorated veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Europe
during WWII. He earned a purple heart as well as a Silver Star, which
was awarded for “Gallantry in Action.” Additionally, he was on one of
the first tanks which arrived to liberate Dachau Concentration Camp. On
June 20, 1947, Walt married Frances Halverson of Sacramento, CA. He
graduated from the Citadel Military College of South Carolina in 1949
with a degree in civil engineering and then completed his master’s
degree in civil engineering at MIT. He was employed by the Portland
Cement Association (Skokie IL) for over 35 years, where he finished his
service as the first President of Construction Technology Laboratories,
and additionally served a term as President of the American Concrete
Institute. Walt enjoyed traveling, photography and his retirement home
in Austria.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Frances; his three daughters,
Anne (Jeff) Copeland of Stilwell, KS, Jean (Greg) Poland of Rochester MN
and Elizabeth (Paul) Odom of Hawthorn Woods; and nine grandchildren,
Sharon (Dan) Ryan, Brian and Diane Copeland, Caroline, Eric and Matt
Poland, and Paul, Bobby and David Odom.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Ruth (Robert)
Debel.
A memorial service will be held on Friday August 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM at
the Lutheran Home and Service for the Aged, 800 W Oakton, Arlington
Heights. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM just prior to the service.
Burial will be in St Paul, MN. Funeral information and condolences at
www.GlueckertFH.com or (847) 253-0168.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the USO
(United Service Organization) PO Box 96322, Washington DC, 20090-6322 or
call (800) 876-7469. It was this organization that provided the
opportunity for Walt and Frances to meet in 1943.
Glueckert Funeral Home
(847) 253-0168
1520 North Arlington Heights
Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60004 |