Dwight was born on Tuesday, December 11, 1917, in Platte, South Dakota, to the late John Robert and Mora (Parriott) Kunkleman. On Saturday, October 05, 1940, in High St. United Methodist Church, Lima, he married Betty Jane (Frail) Kunkleman.

Mr. Kunkleman was a WWII Army Veteran. He worked as a Millwright at the Lima Ford Motor Engine Plant. He worked there from January 20, 1960 to 1982. He was a member of the Westside United Methodist Church and formerly he belonged to High St. United Methodist Church. He graduated from Shawnee High School where he played football and baseball. He was a member of the Carpenters Union #332 for 20 Years. He bowled and played softball for High St. United Methodist Church.

He is survived by: sons, David Franklin Kunkleman, Mansfield, Larry Jay (Barbara) Kunkleman, Lima, Timothy Wayne (Kay) Kunkleman, Lima, and Gregg Eugene (Sandi) Kunkleman, Lima; sister, Helen M. Pellegrini, Lima; brothers, Dale E. Kunkleman, Muskogee, OK, Howard Kunkleman, Lima; fifteen grandchildren; thirty-two great grandchildren, five step grandchildren, eleven step great grandchildren and three step great-great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by: son, Paul Kunkleman; sisters, Clarice Rose Clee and Fern J. Gifford; brother, John Kenneth Kunkleman and Robert Kunkleman; brother-in-law, Paul Gifford and sister in-law, Gloria Kunkleman and two deceased grandchildren.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, September 20, 2015 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, Ohio.

A funeral service will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, September 21, 2015 at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home in Lima, Ohio. Pastor Bill Cronk will officiate. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, Ohio. Military Graveside Honors will be conducted by VFW Post 1275.

Memorial contributions may be made to Westside United Methodist Church, 604 Gloria Ave, Lima, Ohio 45801.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com.

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Published by The Lima News from Sep. 18 to Sep. 19, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
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8 Entries

Susie Bowman

September 20, 2015

So sorry for your lost.

Kelli Elmore

September 20, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Wishing you all peace at this time.
Sincerely Sarah Horstman's friend

September 20, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Dwight was a great man. George and Jan Schiffer Somerset Ky

Love at first sight...Sebastian and Grandpa K

Shannon and Sebastian

September 19, 2015

Heaven gained another Angel, Love Always!

Nancy Buchanan-Harper

September 19, 2015

Dear David and Family,
I am sorry to read about the passing of your Father.
Please know I'm thinking of you at this time.
Sincerely,

September 19, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Rick Thome

September 19, 2015

David and Family, our loving condolences and prayers at this time of loss.

Dewey Connie Taylor

September 18, 2015

Dwight will be missed by us. We love you all

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