Jacob Kuntz

Jacob Kuntz

December 30, 1917 - October 22, 2011

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Jacob P. Kuntz, Jr., 93, died Oct. 22, 2011 at Eventide Hi-Acres Manor, where he had resided since August.

Jake was born near Solen, ND on December 30, 1917 to Jacob, Sr. and Rose (Schwartz) Kuntz. He was married to Emma (Seidl) on Jan. 28, 1941 in Solen.

Jake worked for more than 42 years for the North Pacific and Burlington-Northern railroad, retiring in 1979. He served with the 19th Combat Engineers in World War II in seven campaigns in North Africa, Sicily and Italy, including Kasserine Pass in North Africa, and the crossing of the Rapido River in Italy. He was awarded the Legion of Merit medal for his actions.

Jake was a member of St. James Basilica, a 74-year member of the Brotherhood of Railway Workers, and a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, having hunting in several western states, provinces and territories of western Canada and Alaska. He fished in Canada every year for almost 50 years. Jake was an avid gardener until the year before his death. He also was a carpenter, plumber, roofer and all around handyman.

He is survived by two sons, Bernie (Laurie) Bozeman, MT, Jim (Shelley), Great Falls, MT, a granddaughter, Katrina, Killeen, TX, and two great-grandchildren; brothers Alphonse, New Salem, and Joe, Bismarck, Bill and August, Mandan, sisters Annie, Mandan, Irene, Bismarck, and Caroline, Vancouver, WA.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma, on Oct. 10, 1995; one grandson, Ben, one sister, Bertha, and two brothers, Paul and Vincent.

At Jake's request, there will be no services.

Burial will be at the North Dakota Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Lincoln.

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Joleen Scott
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My sympathies go out to you on the lose of your father and grandfather. I grew up down the alley from your parents. I was a Neumiller. I remember your parents as hard working good people. I saw your father at Eventide and it was hard to believe that was the same man. He is at rest now and with your mom in heaven.
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BRUCE &CYNTHIA OCHSNER
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IN THE LATE 60S JAKE BROUGHT ME ALONG ON GROUSE HUNTING TRIPS TO SOLEN AND MY FIRST MULE DEER HUNT TO THE BADLANDS.THE MEMORIES OF THOSE HUNTING TRIPS,I STILL THINK OF TODAY.IF EVERYONE IN THIS COUNTRY WERE LIKE JAKE A TRUE AMERICAN WAR HERO AND HARD WORKING FAMILY MAN.AND NOW WITH EMMA BYE HIS SIDE AGAIN,TRULY TWO WONDERFUL HUMAN BEINGS.
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Debra Hust Hanson
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Jake was my dad's(Edwin Hust) best friend. I will never forget when dad passed away, that Jake humbly brought a bag of stamps and a fruit basket and set it at our back door. I guess he didn't want to bother us. I am very sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you all. Jake was a good man.
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Larry and Betty Mahlke
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Bernie and Jim, So sorry to hear about your dad. He was a real gentleman. We saw him a couple of years ago in the Depot cafe after church. He always talked about your mom and the time we lived there. Those were great memories for us. I know you also have great memories of your dad and mom as they were wonderful, caring people. You are in our prayers and thoughts. They were so proud of their boys. Now they are watching over you from heaven. Take care. Larry and Betty
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Tim Nelson
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Sorry for your loss. Please see the history of his Army unit at Youtube, by searching, "The 19th Engineers No Longer Exist". This is the story he never told. Blessings.

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