Joan H Kuntz

Joan H. Kuntz, 87, of Genoa, Nebraska, died Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home in Genoa surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa will be on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at 10:30 AM, with Fr. Bill L'Heureux celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the Valley View Cemetery in Genoa. Visitation is on Monday, August 18 beginning at 5:00 PM with a 7:00 PM vigil service, all at the church. Visitation will continue Tuesday beginning at 9:30 AM at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Rose of Lima Church, Genoa Community Hospital, or St. Croix Hospice. The service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page beginning at approx. 10:25 AM on the 19th. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057043736890

Joan was born on May 31, 1938, in Genoa, Nebraska, to Rudolph "Pete" and Rosena "Rose" (Ternus) Ramaekers. She graduated from Genoa High School in 1955 and attended Platte College (CCC) and graduated with an LPN degree. She was always so proud to say she was part of the first nursing class to graduate from Platte College. In 1956, she married the love of her life Lawrence "Larry" Kuntz and to this union three children were born - Jerold, Kimberly, and James.

Joan was very active in her church, and her faith was extremely important to her. She was a member of the Altar Society and taught CCD. You could expect to see Joan in the 5th pew from the front every Sunday or Saturday night.

Joan was also active in her profession. She worked at Park Street Medical Clinic and the Genoa Hospital for many years. Even after her retirement from nursing she still put in a few hours at the clinic. She was also the owner of the Genoa Haven Home where she cared for patients like they were her own family, which is how they were referred to.

Thanksgiving was Joan's favorite holiday. You could always expect there to be way too much food prepared because she always said you can never run short of food. After eating lunch and supper, there were enough leftovers for the next day when we would watch the Husker football game and decorate for Christmas. Husker sports were also a passion for Joan or for that matter any sports. Attending the kids and grandkids sporting events was also a highlight for Joan. She was always the biggest supporter for any family member.

Joan is survived by:
Son - Jerold (Lisa) Kuntz
Grandson - Christopher Kuntz
Great Grandchildren - Aspyne and Eisley Kuntz
Grandson - Andrew Kuntz
Great Grandchild - Baiden Kuntz
Daughter - Kimberly (fiancé – Steve Eckholt) Kuntz
Great Grandchildren - Dominic Abernathy, and Sebastian and Aylvia Johnson (Granddaughter Jennifer Abernathy's children)
Grandson - John (Amanda) Abernathy
Great Grandchildren - Jarrod, Rylan, and Oliver Abernathy
Grandson - Lawrence Abernathy
Great Grandchildren Annabell and Crisius Abernathy
Son James (Barb) Kuntz
Grandson - Adam Kuntz
Grandson - Jacob (Victoria) Kuntz
Great Grandchild - Everett Kuntz aka Sweet Pea
Sister-in-law - Helen (Mrs. Bill) Ramaekers
Brother-in-law - John (Joan) Kuntz
Sister-in-law - Catherine Nelson

Joan was preceded in death by:
Husband – Lawrence Kuntz
Granddaughter - Jennifer Abernathy
Parents - Rudolph and Rosena Ramaekers
Siblings - Robert (Melva) Ramaekers, John "Jack" Ramaekers, William "Bill" Ramaekers, Arlene Somerhiser, and Jeannette (Gilbert) Anderson

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