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Herman Kunkel Obituary
Herman V. Kunkel, 94, formerly of Coplay, Pa., passed away on May 3, 2016, in the Gracedale Nursing Home,
Nazareth, Pa.
He was born in Albany Township, a son of the Late Warren and Beulah (Rausch) Kunkel. He was the former owner of Kunkel's Citi Service gas station, garage and used car sales, Coplay, Pa., for 23 years.
He served his country faithfully and honorably during WWII with the US. Army.
He is survived by two daughters, Carol A. Kunkel and Linda L., wife of Paul Tacker, both of Coplay; two sons,
Herman R. Kunkel and his wife, Kathleen, of Walnutport, with whom he last resided, and Harlan E. and his wife, Sandra, of Whitehall; a sister, Miriam B. Reichel, Kutztown; 9 grandchildren; 12 great-granchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by siblings: Clarence, Ellis, Clayton, George, Ivan and Howard Kunkel and Arlene Kistler.
His funeral service will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. in the Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, 8405 Kings Highway, New Tripoli, PA 18066, with a calling hour beginning at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Scott L. Shay will officiate. Burial will be in Friedens Luth. Cemetery, Stony Run, Pa.
Online condolences may be recorded at www.nesterfuneral home.com.
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susan linden
July 4, 2019
we love you carol and linda, herman was a good friend to my dad alton
herb Hemerly
May 9, 2016
Thanks Herman. You were the best landlord and neighbor I ever had. I will always cherish the memories.
Faye Smith Foulk
May 8, 2016
To the families of Herman V Kunkel
Deepest Sympathy...Thinking of you at this time of sadness and sending you prayers. Cousin, Faye
May 5, 2016
Sincere condolences to all the family. Only Miriam is left any longer from the many Kunkel siblings.
Niece Shirley Kunkel Swenson
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