Samuel Gundy

There were two giant men who had a tremendous impact on my life. The first was Mr. Frank Keim, who taught me Biology at Kutztown High School, and the second was Mr.Sam Gundy at Kutztown State College. Mr. Keim awakened a love of biology in me that I was surprised to become aware of. Mr. Gundy created within my deepest soul a passion for that part of Biology that is wildlife, the environment, and conservation. He had a profound influence on so many of my fellow students at KSC. His passion for...

Both my wife and I are deeply saddened at the loss of our good friend Sam Gundy.We first met him and his wife shortly after I began teaching science at Reading High in 1952. Our friendship quickly developed and during the ensuing years we embarked on endless field trips to collect minerals and fossils, and to "bird watch".

A book could be written about the many experiences and memories we shared during the past 58 years. But the best memories centered on Sam's unending impact he...

Sam's love of all things nature and his ability to both teach and share that love influenced the lives of everyone he met. I am grateful and privileged to have known Sam as a friend and mentor. His words and memory will live with all of us each day we see a flower or hear a bird sing. My warmest thoughts are with his family as they send his spirit to the world of nature he so loved.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Carim Eye And Retina Center

I met Sam at the WWII show back in the 90s. We developed a great friendship over the years and spent many days talking about the war, flying, fossils and nature. It was an honor to spend that time with him and Mary. His memory will live on with my family, especially with Little Sam, my son. Fly high, Big Sam, we'll see you up in 'Lady Blue'!

Singly, Sam was the most positively influential person in my life that brought a natural love for nature into a perspective of recognition and appreciation. We shared a strong passion for reptiles and amphibians that certainly was enhanced thru the Rdg. Museum nature courses when I was about 12. Thank you Sam for allowing me the opportunity to 'realize' a common infatuation that to this day is one of the most satisfying and rewarding aspects of my life. And thank you too for allowing me...

Mr. Gundy was one of favorite teachers at Reading High. I was one of his pupils that could hardly wait to go to his biology room/attached greenhouse after school to help clean out animal cages, etc. that were in the classroom. It was such a pleasure to just be around such a "light-in-the-world" person. I am glad to hear that he enjoyed such a long life.........Roxanna Blimline Swoyer, Class of 1954.

Mr. Gundy taught so much about love for God, work ethic, sacrifice for country, grace and mercy, and love for a passion. He paid me for cutting his grass every week, even when I didn't do the best job. He taught me how to record seventeen-year cicadas chirping and historic trains passing, and to photograph and enjoy Cecropia and Luna moths. He was so soft spoken, but so giant as a man. Thank God for Mr. Gundy!

Mr. Gundy was one of my favorite teachers at Reading High. He always made the class very interesting.
To Mrs. Gundy and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sorrowful time...Jonell Cook Brown, RHS Class of 1952