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Robert Kunde Obituary
Born: March 8, 1942 in Elgin, IL
Died: November 21, 2024 in Glendale, AZ
Robert L. "Bob" Kunde, 82, of Sun City, AZ, formerly of Huntley, passed away November 21, 2024, in Glendale, AZ.
He was born March 8, 1942, in Elgin, IL, the son of Harold and Adeline (Schinske) Kunde. Bob was a member of the 1960 Class of Huntley High School. He was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he met and married Marilyn J. Henning on May 6, 1961, in Huntley, IL.
Bob started driving a truck in 1963 and retired in 2002, he worked for Meyer Material, Dean Foods (DFC), and Terra Cotta. Bob was also a firefighter/trustee for the Huntley Fire Protection District for over 39 years. He loved the water fights in McHenry Co. and surrounding counties and Kenosha Co, WI and in his later years became a referee.
Bob and Marilyn moved to Arizona in 2018 to escape the cold winters in IL. He loved visits with his family and will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marilyn; his children, Becky (Tom) Kohley, Mark (Debbie) Kunde, Scott (Kim) Kunde, Dawn (Sam) Kittelson, and son-in-law, Adam Brunschon; grandchildren, Todd (Lindsay), Wesley (Marissa), Tyler Brunschon (fiancè, Jasmine Fennell), Katelyn (Peter) Schultz, Emily (Kevin) Carlson, Jake (Alison) Kohley, Jadyn, Jenna, Nathan Kunde, Allison Kittelson (fiancè, Josh Combs), Amber (Tyler) Core and Matthew Dean; 7 great grandchildren with baby Carlson on the way; sisters, Jinny (Dave) Samuelson Peggy Sue (Lanny) Brasile, and Brenda Wells; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Robin Brunschon; and sisters, Diane Kunde, and Patricia Johnson, and brother-in-law, Chuck Wells.
Funeral Services will be at 11am on Monday, December 16th, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11008 Church St. in Huntley. Burial will follow in the Huntley Cemetery.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 15th from 2-6 pm at the church and will continue on Monday from 10am until the 11 am service.
The family requests no flowers and that memorials in Bob's name may be directed to the church, the Huntley Fire Dept. Memorial Fund or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
The James A. O'Connor Funeral Home in Huntley is assisting the family. Info (847)669-5111 or www.jamesaoconnorfuneralhome.com
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Dan Ellison
August 17, 2025
We only recently learned of Bob's passing. We were neighbors in Huntley before he and Marilyn moved out west. He was a great man - salt of the Earth - kind, funny, and always a joy to be around. We missed him when he moved, but will miss him more knowing we won't see him again.
Nancy Petersen
December 15, 2024
Bob and Marilyn have been friends for many years to us both sincere sympathy for all the family especially Marilyn as she will miss him terribly I´m sure. Rest in peace Bob
Michael and Erin Markison
December 11, 2024
Deepest condolences to the Kunde family and Jinny and Dave Samuelson.
Julianne Peterson
December 1, 2024
Dear Kunde Family, I was shocked to read about Bob. God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I thought Bob as well as the Kunde family as a great family. I wish I could be there to give each of you a big hug. Know that I am thinking of you. I have many wonderful memories of the Kunde family. You are all in my prayers.
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