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August Kuentz

1913 - 2018

August Kuentz obituary, 1913-2018, Paradise, CA

BORN

1913

DIED

2018

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Rose Chapel Mortuary and Crematory - Paradise

6382 Clark Rd.

Paradise, California

August Kuentz Obituary

AUGUST KUENTZ 1913-2018 Longtime resident of Paradise, CA died on Jan. 4th. At the time of death he was a resident of Atria Assisted Living in Paradise. August was born in San Antonio, Texas and was a member of a pioneer Texas family. He was orphaned at a young age and joined the Army Air Corps in 1938. He served during World War II and afterwards was stationed in Germany during the occupation. he also served in Indochina with the French and was stationed in Hanoi during the French occupation of Vietnam. He was very proud of being the crew chief of the XC-99, the largest airplane in the world in the early 50's. August retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1962 and moved to Paradise, CA. His wife Thelma died in 2007 after 66 years of marriage. He is survived by three sons, Robert Fest, Alan Kuentz, Ronald Kuentz; many grand children and great grandchildren. Burial will be at Skyway Memorial Park in Magalia, Jan. 12 at 2pm. A viewing will be at Rose Chapel on Clark Rd. in Paradise 10-11 on Jan. 12, family only.

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Published by Chico Enterprise-Record on Jan. 10, 2018.

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Tasha Millet

January 4, 2020

Think about you often more so today. Sending love to your family. ❤
Tasha (Caregiver from Atria)

Cathy Dickerson

January 4, 2020

Grandpa, I think about you often. Miss your stories and advice. It certainly has been a year of many changes and challenges.
Love you
Cathy Dickerson

Brenda Dominguez

January 4, 2020

grampa,lots has happened over the last year. some good,some really bad. but the strength you installed in your family has shined through and we are all better, stronger, and more caring individuals. love you.

Brenda Dominguez

January 15, 2018

Grampa, you will be missed. As a youngster, you taught me a lot. Most importantly was never give up. You can do it. You raised the most awesome sons. And I am honored that the oldest, Robert is my father.

Steve and Jan Wolfinger

January 12, 2018

Alan and Cheryl, we were so sorry to hear of your loss and our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow. August sounds like quite the man and it would have been an honor to have known him.

Ruxy Walsh

January 10, 2018

So very sorry for your loss. He sure sounds like he lived life well and was a hero for serving our country. Wish I heard some of his stories. All my love Cheryl, Allen and family

Tasha Millet

January 10, 2018

It was an honor and a privilege to be able to care for a really great man. Loved listening to his stories and his his laugh was one of my favorites. Couldn't help but to laugh with him. He will be truly missed at Atria Paradise.
My love and prayers go out to Carrie and the rest of Augys family.

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Skyway Memorial Park

Magalia, CA

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6382 Clark Rd., Paradise, CA 95969-4146

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