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Herbert KUNZ Obituary
KUNZ, Herbert Norman
(Lt., Retired, SPD)
Herb was born at Mercy Hospital in Sacramento to Clarence and Mildred Kunz on February 1, 1928 and passed away May 6, 2012. He graduated from McClatchy High School, Sacramento City College, and Sacramento State College (1952). Prior to entering college, Herb spent two years (1946-1947) in the US Navy's submarine service. Herb was a 34-year member of the Sacramento Police Department earning the ranking as Lieutenant Officer and participating in the first Sacramento Police Training Academy (March 2, 1953). Herb is survived by his loving wife Rosemary, his high school sweetheart. Herb and Rosemary shared 63 wonderful years of marriage together and were blessed with 5 children: Peggy Vellanoweth (Fernando), Mike Kunz (Jackie), Patsy Gannon (Greg), Marty Lim (Steve), and Jeannie Bellinger (Raye). Herb was a very proud Papa and Grandpa to 12 grandchildren, 6 boys, 6 girls, and 4 great-grandchildren. Herb is also survived by his sister Arlene Scott (Stan) and his brother Clarence Kunz (Pearl). Following retirement, Herb and Rosemary moved to Graeagle, CA, where they enjoyed many rounds of golf, memorable family gatherings, winters in Arizona and many cruises. Herb's life will be remembered and celebrated at a Memorial Mass at Sacred Heart Church, 1040 39th St., on Monday May 14 at 11:00 AM followed by a luncheon. Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 2007 O St., Sac., 95811, Loaves and Fishes, 1321 No. C St. #22, Sac. 95811 or Sac. Police Officers Assoc., 550 Bercut Dr., Sac. 95811. Please sign the on-line guestbook at www.gormleyandsons.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herbert KUNZ
Kevin Vellanoweth
May 15, 2012
Thank you all for your kind messages. For those interested, here is a slide show of my Grandpa:
http://youtu.be/Bw7mGMnJe08
We appreciate and are thankful for all those who came to his services yesterday. He is forever in all of our hearts.
Anthony Bakula
May 12, 2012
Rosemary: Herbert and I graduated together from McClatchy and I lost contact with Herbert after his graduation from Sac State. I was fortunate (after 60+ years) to vist with Herbert months ago at a South Side Improvement Club Meeting where we discussed old times. We also discussed how you and I worked together at Sac State when it was located on the Sac. Jr. College campus in the 1950s. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
May 12, 2012
We worked with Herb for many years. We are sorry for your loss. Richard & Nancy Rodriguez, SPD (retired)
May 11, 2012
Her was my heart since i was 4 or 5 years old, like a father that i did not have. I have many memories of my wonderful brother in law. And will miss him even though we have not had much communication in the past year. Never ever for got about him as he has always been in my thoughts. Love to his family. Sister Genevieve Decker
May 11, 2012
He was my heart since i was 4 or 5 years old, like a father that i did not have. I have many memories of my wonderful brother in law. And will miss him even though we have not had much communication in the past year. Never ever for got about him as he has always been in my thoughts. Love to his family. Sister Genevieve Decker
Genevieve Decker
May 11, 2012
He was my heart since i was 4 or 5 years old, like a father that i did not have. I have many memories of my wonderful brother in law. And will miss him even though we have not had much communication in the past year. Never ever for got about him as he has always been in my thoughts. Love to his family. Sister Genevieve Decker
May 11, 2012
It was our pleasure to have known Herb socially for many years, both on and the golf course. He was a real gem.
Warren and Mary Louise Cole
Billy O. Spurgin
May 11, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 10, 2012
I worked with Herb both in the patrol Division and later in the Detective Division (off. of Investigations). Herb was always a diligent, good natured guy and easy to work with. I know he will be missed by all who knew him. May he rest in peace.
Joe Barnes, Captain, (Ret.)
May 10, 2012
Our Deepest sympathy. the Geban Family. My brother Ebel Abe Geban went to school together at Mcclatchy.
Susan Silva
May 10, 2012
I have many fond childhood memories with Uncle Herb. He was a very kind person and our sincere thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Susan and Rick Silva
Chuck Asbury
May 10, 2012
Working in the detective division with Herb was an honor, as he was a hard working, happy gentleman who always wore a smile and had a kind word. His temperment was perfect indeed.
P. J. Conradi
May 9, 2012
Herb was a prince of a guy, and one who always supported his troops. You could take his word to the bank.
American Heart Association
May 9, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Julie Sams
May 9, 2012
Herb was such a wonderful person and our family has great memories from celebrating the holiday's together through the years.
Enclosed is a photograph from Aunt Helen's scrapbook I hope you will enjoy.
Julie Sams & Family
Tom Dick
May 9, 2012
Dear Clarence & Herb's Family,
My Deepest Sympathy to you. I have many enjoyalbe,with lifetime memories of Herb.He was always fun to be around and we both had some great conversations.
The Sacramento Police Department has lost another really great guy. Rest In Peace Herb.
God Bless
Tom Dick & Family
Maryjean Hart
May 9, 2012
Herb was such a good friend and police partner to my father Bill Hart.....I have such wonderful memories over at the Kunz's house playing in the backyard dough boy pool, camping,bbqs...you are a very wonderful family, you will be in my paryers at this dufficult time
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