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Gunter Kison Obituary
June 28, 1930 - April 1, 2020
SOUTH BEND, IN - Gunter Kison, journeyman, carpenter, accomplished traveler, dedicated Christian, and devoted naturalist passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Erika (Prahl) Kison as well as his children, Michael Kison, Heidi (Scott) Dolan, and Dirk (Michelle) Kison; his sister-in-law, Helen Kison, several loving grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Preceding Gunter in death are his parents, Arnold and Irene (Kolz) Kison, and his brother Arnold.
Gunter was born June 28, 1930 and not only was he perfect, he was German. He made the transition to America more than 50 years ago, resulting in the unfolding of a life of hard work and great creations in which Gunter succeeded. From the Century Center to Notre Dame Stadium, Gunter played a large part in building the city of South Bend. Even after retirement from Reinke Construction, his love for making things with his hands never stopped.
Due to the Coronavirus restrictions, a celebration of Gunter's life will be held at a later date. When scheduled, there will be an announcement. Palmer Funeral Homes-Guisinger Chapel is assisting the Kison family with arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Gunter Kison may be donated to Olive Branch United Brethren Church, 22750 Osborne Road, Lakeville, IN 46536. Online condolences may be offered to the Kison family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
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Pat Clady
April 10, 2020
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you
April 9, 2020
We are so sorry to learn of this. We enjoyed having Gunter in our Lay Ministry classes. He gave Rick a number of his wooden carved item and we enjoy them every day.
Karen Brambert
April 6, 2020
So sorry for all the family. Gunter was a great person who will truly be missed. Although I did not know him well, I will miss hearing him sing Silent Night in German at Olive Branch's candlelight services at Christmas. Sending prayers to the family. Karen, Mike, and Chad Brambert
Rebecca Eby
April 5, 2020
I felt so privileged to know Gunter for many years. He was sweet, loving and kind. I loved to hear Gunther talk. He had a slow thoughtful insight to my and many others ramblings. His stories of growing up in Germany were always interesting with a sweet and sad nostalgic way of remembering the good and the bad. He was not one to stay in the past but strived to make Erika and himself a good faithful life. I will miss him very much. I do have some carvings he had given me over time. A wooden cross that spelled Jesus. A small wooden carving of a bird and a small wooden cross. All of them on display in my house. Thank you Gunter for enriching my life and everyone else you came into contact with. Becky
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