Albert J. Kunkler

Albert J. Kunkler, 88, of Ferdinand passed away Wednesday August13, 2025 at Scenic Hills at the Monastery in Ferdinand. Albert was born in St. Meinrad on January 8, 1937 to Joseph and Ottilla (Otto) Kunkler. He was united in marriage to Imogene Klueh on October 31, 1959 in St. Ferdinand Catholic Church. Albert was a member of St. Ferdinand Parish, and the St. Joseph's Sodality. He was a United States ARMY Veteran and served in Germany. Albert retired in 2002 after 36 years from The Jasper Corporation. Surviving are his wife of 65 years Imogene Kunkler. One daughter, Lynn (Dave) Rasche of Jasper. Two grandchildren, Laura Rasche of Jasper and Brittany Rasche and husband Steven Bronson of Kansas. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Jerome and Hilbert Kunkler and one sister, Lucille Bumm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday August 18th in St. Ferdinand Church. Burial with military graveside rites to follow in the church cemetery. Ferdinand Legion Post 124 will provide military graveside rites. Visitation will be at the church on Monday from 9:00 until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Ferdinand Church Cemetery Fund. Online condolences may be shared at www.becherfuneralhome.com.