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Victor Kunz Obituary

Victor A. Kunz Victor A. Kunz, 68, of Eagle, Idaho passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, May 23, 2007. Services were held Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at Relyea's Funeral Chapel. Vic was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Aug. 25, 1938 to Victor and Sally Kunz. Vic was the oldest of four children: Vicci Hartsfield, Merry Walsh, and Charles Kunz. He is survived by all of his siblings; his wife Charlene; his sons Jeff Kunz and Dave Kunz; Dave's wife Lori, and their two children Carly and Tyler; his daughter Lisa Croft; her husband Kenneth, and their two children Bailey and Megan. Vic lived in Driggs, Idaho during his early years, and spent many fun-filled summers as a teenager there. He always spoke of his summers with his Uncle Grant and his wife Ruby, and his many fond memories of the beautiful Teton Valley. He lived in many different locations throughout the United States, from Boston to Los Angeles, where he met his wife Charlene Barnhart. They were married Sept. 1, 1961. They moved to Logan, Utah, where Vic graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Zoology with a minor in Chemistry from Utah State University in 1964. Their oldest son, Jeff, was born while they were living in Logan. In 1964, Vic's family moved to Boise, Idaho, where their second son, Dave, was born. Vic went to work for Roche Laboratories as a pharmaceutical representative, where he worked for 13 years. Vic and Charlene moved to Meridian, Idaho in 1969, the same year their youngest child, Lisa, was born. He became an investment broker in 1977 and went to work for Piper Jaffrey and Hopwood. He later transferred his practice to A.G. Edwards, where he worked until he retired. Vic loved the outdoors; hunting and fishing were two favored pastimes. He was a licensed private pilot; not only did he own two small planes, but he also liked to fly (and crash) remote- controlled airplanes. He loved to travel; for several years he and Charlene traveled to Hawaii. Later in life, they made annual trips to Maine, where Vic could feast on his favorite food: Lobster. Vic was a W.W. II buff, read all of Louis L'Amour's novels, and had aspirations to become a Jeopardy contestant. He played the piano and enjoyed classical music. Vic loved life, and formed many friendships through his professional practice and pastimes. He will be greatly missed by his friends and family.

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Published by Idaho Statesman on May 30, 2007.

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Ted Kunz

May 31, 2007

My memories of Uncle VA go back to my earliest days, visiting him and his family during the big holidays, eating Charlene's great cooking in their farmhouse on Eagle Road. I remember the feeling of their home and the work ethic that was evident all around. I remember a card player, a sharp mind, and a guy who was interesting partly because his austere presence inspired a sort of discipline and competence. I remember drinking lime-ade, I remember mowing his lawn, and the time he took Ben and me fishing. He was a tough and decent man and I will miss him.

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