Gordon Kunz

Gordon Kunz, age 78, of Sykeston, ND peacefully passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at his home with his loved ones at his side.


Gordon was born on January 13, 1933, the son of Charles and Anna (Osmon) Kunz south of Heaton, ND. He attended country school and graduated from Sykeston High School in 1951. After high school, Gordon attended UND until entering the US Army in 1952. Gordon served in Germany during the reconstruction period after WWII. He was discharged in December of 1960.


He married Eunice Winandy on November 5, 1957, in Sykeston, ND, and later started farming in Hawksnest Township after returning from the service. Gordon took great pride in his family, farm, cattle, and fine horses. He retired from farming in 1992.


He was a member of Bourke-Hollingsworth American Legion Post #17, Sykeston, was a 4-H leader, school board member, Wells County Commissioner, Dakota Central Communications director, and Wells County Social Service board member. He served on Southwest Human Services Council, the North Dakota Telephone board, St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church Parish Council, Eucharistic minister, and was a 30 year breeder of American Quarter Horses, and a lifetime member of AQHA.


Gordon is survived by his wife, Eunice, Sykeston; 2 children, Christine (Jamie) Richter, Sykeston, ND, Michael (Julie) Kunz, Clear Lake, MN; four grandchildren, Sarah (Clark) Davis, Josef and Anna Richter, and Bailey Kunz; 3 great-grandchildren, Brady, London, and Juliet Davis; 2 brothers, Robert (Judy) Kunz, Bull Head City, AZ, Charles (Connie) Kunz, Fessenden, ND; three sisters, Irene Seil, Sykeston, ND, Leona Hogie, Carrington, ND, Bonnie Remboldt, Fargo, ND; and many nieces and nephews.


He was preceded in death by his sister, Alice Jesse; two infant daughters Catherine Ann and Mary Carol; his parents; brother-in-law James Winandy; and a brother, Lawrence.

FUNERAL SERVICE: St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Sykeston, ND

DATE AND TIME: Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 10:30AM

BURIAL: St. Elizabeth's Catholic Cemetery, Sykeston, ND in the spring

Posted Condolences:

Name: Gail & Brad Morlock

Date: 2/14/11

Message: Our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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Name: Marvin & Jean Helm

Date: 2 11 11

Message: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have good memories of Gordon as we served together on the Daktel board.

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Name: Harold Estenson

Date: 2-3-2011

Message: Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this time.

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Name: Susan (Laber) Swanson

Date: 2/2/11

Message: Our thoughts are with you and the family. May you have the chance to celebrate Gordon's life and find strength from shared memories.

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Name: Nancy Walicski Kram

Date: 2-2-11

Message: I was very sad to hear of Grodon's death, he is now at peace.  I have
very fond memories of Grodon and your whole family growing up, please
know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Nancy

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Name: Robert and Judy Kunz

Date: February 1, 2011

Message: May the peace which comes from the memories of loved shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.