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Frederick Kunz Obituary
Frederick W. Kunz, 82, of Rockford, passed away peacefully August 1, 2019. Born July 23, 1937 in Peoria, IL, the son of Friedrich H. & Ellen (Arnold) Kunz. Graduated from Pekin High School, class of 1955. He earned his Bachelors degree from Illinois State University, then later his M.ED from Bradley. Married Judith "Judy" Johnson in Rockford on December 21, 1974. They spent 44 wonderful years together sharing their love of travel, antiques, and watching their family grow.
Frederick taught in both the Peoria School District and Rockford Public School District 205. He retired in 2005 after serving in education for 47 years. He then continued to serve in education as a substitute teacher at CLC. He was Co-president of the Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association, served on the board of directors for Illinois Retired Teachers Foundation and was President of Northern Illinois Antique Dealers. He was also involved with Science Olympiad, WHIZ KIDS, the President of Blackhawk Orchid Society, Board Chairman of Careers Etc., and involved with Rockford Civic Theatre. His hobbies were collecting pottery, going to auctions and antiques shows, China painting and making jewelry (lost cast wax), but most of all he loved spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Survivors include wife Judy; daughter, Stephanie (Eric) Cluver of Fort Collins, CO; son, Derrick (Mandi) Kunz of Rockford, IL; 7 grandchildren: Christopher, Cameron, Cayla, Cara, and Caleb Cluver and Maci and Madisyn Kunz; brother, William (Jeanne) E. Kunz of Portola Valley, CA; sister, Dolly Stafford of Prairieville, LA; nephews William E. Kunz Jr, and Brian J. Kunz both of CA. Predeceased by parents.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1860 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61108. Visitation will be 5 – 7 p.m. Wednesday night and from 10 a.m. until time of service Thursday at the funeral home. Burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association (WCRTA) or Illinois Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) Foundation for a scholarship to be determined at a later time. Arrangements by Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, Mulford Chapel. – Send online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.
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August 7, 2019
Fred was such a great guy and good friend. Bill and I so enjoyed knowing him. He and Judy made a great pair and built a great family that filled their lives with joy. Fred will be greatly missed. May he Rest In Peace.
Bill and Jan Lundin
Tempe,AZ.
Tom & Georgia DeSautel
August 7, 2019
Judy & family, we were so saddened to learn of Fred's passing & we send our deepest sympathy to you & your family. RIP Fred.
Jeff Bakunowicz
August 7, 2019
Mr. Kunz was one of my favorite teachers at Eisenhower. What a wonderful, fun Science teacher. Glad to have had him as a teacher and mentor.
Billy Cobb
August 7, 2019
One of the greatest guys to walk this earth
Coolest teacher ever...
Never was a dull moment....
Gene La Fasto
August 7, 2019
In addition to being an excellent teacher and educator, you could always count on Fred for a smile and a keen sense of humor. We had great times and a lot of laughs. I attended many meetings with Fred and admired his quick thinking and sharp wit. He always had a comeback line which could one up an off key remark, or misleading fact, in the blink of an eye. I tried to keep up with him in that professional look, but had a real challenge there. He always looked like he just finished a GQ cover shoot. Fred and I taught at Wilson in the seventies. It was a real pleasure knowing him.
Gene La Fasto Las Vegas Nevada.
August 7, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Linda Hartz
August 7, 2019
I worked with Fred for many years at Science Olympiad events or school district science committees. He was a kind man and so dedicated to teaching kids about science. It was an honor working with him. Sympathy to his family.
Mark Allen
August 5, 2019
Very sorry to hear about Mr. Kunz. He was my teacher at Wilson. WOW! 47 years. I'm only on 38. Guess I should be abler to hang in there for a few more. Quite an inspiration! He'll be missed.
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