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Keith Kunkle Obituary

Keith M. Kunkle, age 74, of Chambersburg, PA, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at his home. Born in Greensburg, PA on December 17, 1937, he was the son of the late Homer and Mildred Miller Kunkle. A U.S. Army veteran, Keith served honorably during the Vietnam conflict. He retired from LSSA at Letterkenny Army Depot in 1985. Upon his retirement, Keith owned and operated Kunkle Construction. He was a prior member of the VFW, American Legion, Moose Lodge, Marine Corps League, and Elks Clubs. An avid car enthusiast, Keith enjoyed antique and classic cars, especially Fords; in addition he loved spending time with his grandchildren, camping, discussing politics, and the Dallas Cowboys. He was affectionately known as a "Jack of All Trades". Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Carol Shade Kunkle, whom he married on February 17, 1973; four children, Terri Lynn Aguilar (Ray); Lisa Jean Kelley (Tracey); Tamara Lee Fox (James); and K. Kraig Kunkle(Angel); eight grandchildren, Justin, Alec, Marlaina, Sara, Ashtin, Tristen, Shelby, and Vance; two great-grandchildren Kaden and Colin Wright; and three siblings, Richard, Charles, and Dale Kunkle. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Marlyn and three brothers, Roy, Melvin, and Clifford. Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 30, 2012 at 11 AM in the Middletown Cemetery, Greensburg, PA; where a memorial service will follow at the Middletown United Methodist Church, 1050 Middletown Rd., Greensburg, PA. The family will receive friends on Thursday, March 29, 2012 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 333 Falling Spring Rd., Chambersburg, PA. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his name to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or the Home Nursing Agency and Hospice, 176 S. Coldbrook Ave., Suite 3, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Online condolences may be offered on his Book of Memories Page at www.geiselfuneralhome.com

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Published by Public Opinion on Mar. 27, 2012.

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Sharon Hammond

April 2, 2012

Carol & Craig and the rest of the family; my deepest sympathy goes out to you. Keith was a wonderful man and I know he will be missed tremendously. May God help you through these difficult times.

Laurette Hartman

April 1, 2012

Carol and family, I am so sorry to hear about Keith. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you attempt to get through each day. Keith will be sadly missed by everyone.

Carol Lehman

March 30, 2012

Carol & family, words are hard to find to describe my feelings. Just want to say thank you to you for being a very big part of me my kids and of course Bobby's life. You and Keith where the first people I met here in Chambersburg. I (we) have a lot of very good memories. We had some fun times. I know that Keith and Bobby are together doing something they both enjoyed!! May God be with you and all the family to get you all thru this very hard time. Love to you all. Carol, Brett, Cara Lehman.

March 29, 2012

Dear Carol and family,

We are sorry to read about your loss and hope time and your family will help ease your grief and pain.
I remember meeting Keith in 1972, while working at LSSA, Letterkenny Army Depot. He was single and knew I was a native of C-burg, so he asked me if I could recommend any nice ladies for him to meet. Somehow, your name came up and now we know the rest of the story.
Keith was always a friendly person to Darlene and me. God bless you and your family.

Don and Darlene (Helmuth) Robison

Mike/Debbie/Ariana Lewis

March 27, 2012

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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