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1938
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2017
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Erwin Kunkel Obituary
Erwin was born in Ukraine, Russia, on March 18, 1938, to Freda Kunkel. Erwin spent time living and working in Anchorage, Alaska. This is where he met his bride, Gisela. They moved to Arizona 17 years ago. Erwin was a retired construction inspector with the Corps of Engineers and was an Army veteran.
Erwin held memberships with the Masonic Lodge, Blue Lodge, Al Aska Shriners and the American Legion Post 0081.
Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Gisela Kunkel; daughter, Heidi Kunkel of Roswell, N.M.; brother, Ewald (Jeannie) Wruck of Chloride, Ariz.; nephews, David (Eva) Wruck and Steven Wruck of Caldwell, Idaho; as well as sons-of heart, Joe Weatherly and Dewayne Harris of Anchorage.
A memorial service will be held for Erwin on Thursday, Aug. 3, 2017, at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Hospice of Havasu/ The Polidori House in Erwin's honor.
Services were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences may be expressed to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com; or feel free to send a free card at www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.
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David fedak
October 18, 2024
Dave fedak knew Ervin in the 1980s bought 1965 mustang from him. I know he,s in a t bird driveing now.. above us.
August 21, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family. I hope you find comfort in prayer and in your precious memories.
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