Kunstman, William Charles

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Children;
William Albert J Kunstman
Son
19 Sep 1895 in Wisconsin
16 Dec 1981 in Verona, Dane, Wisconsin, United States of America

Alma Kunstman
Daughter
abt 1899 in Wisconsin
Nov 1986 in Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, United States of America

Meta Kunstman
Daughter
abt 1900 in Wisconsin

Marie Kunstman
Daughter
28 NOV 1901 in Wisconsin
1 Jan 1987 in Wisconsin, Outagamie

Wita Kunstman
Daughter
abt 1901 in Wisconsin

Alvin Kunstman
Son
abt 1907 in Wisconsin

Alice Kunstman
Daughter
abt 1909 in Wisconsin

William married Thomas, Mary 3 Nov 1887, Cicero, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. Mary was born 22 Feb 1871; died 18 Apr 1953. [Group Sheet]

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• 1900 Census: 1900, Cicero, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• 1940 Census: 1940, Seymour, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA

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1900 Census:
William Kunstman40
Maria Kunstman29
Henry Kunstman8
Rudolph Kunstman6
William Kunstman5
Alma Kunstman2
Metha Kunstman5/12

1940 Census:
Henry F Kunstman49
Laura Kunstman48
Harvey R Kunstman20
Elmer F Kunstman16
Leonard H Kunstman12
Donald C Kunstman8

Henry married Snell, Laura Bef 1919. Laura (daughter of Snell, John and Maass, Augusta) was born 4 Jan 1893; died 11 Dec 1946. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 16 Sep 1979; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Age 86, died at 4 p.m. Friday. Mr. Kunstman was born Sept. 3, 1893 in Black Creek, and until his retirement in 1956, he was employed at Consolidated Papers (Interlake Mill) for 36 years. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth R. and Margaret Kunstman, Appleton; twin daughters, Mrs. James (Elaine) Hintz and Mrs. Arlin (Eileen) Tiede, both of Appleton; eight grandchildren: Mark, Todd, Timm, and Jann Kunstman, and Jeff and John Hintz, Mrs. William (Peggy) Laird and Darwin Tiede; and two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Sarah Tiede. There are two brothers: William (Verona), and Alvin, Kimberly. There are three sisters: Mrs. Charles (Alice) Konesnik and Mrs. Arthur (Marie) Witthuhn, both of Appleton, and Mrs. Frank (Alma) Huth, Little Chute. He was preceded in death by his wife Elsie on Aug. 13, 1964.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, with the Rev. H.W. Bergholz officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Park. Friends may call at the Wichmann Funeral Home from 5-9 p.m. Sunday, from 8 a.m. to noon on Monday, and at the church after 1 p.m. until time of services. A memorial fund is being established.
~The Post Crescent, September 16, 1979, pg. F2

Rudolph — Steber, Elsie. Elsie was born 12 Feb 1895; died 13 Aug 1964, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Military Service: Between 2 Feb 1943 and 20 Dec 1945; WWII, US Army
• Obituary: 8 Dec 2008; Appleton Post Crescent

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Military Service:
He was a combat veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theatre.
Name:Elmer Kunstman
Gender:Male
Birth Date:7 Nov 1923
Death Date:6 Dec 2008
Branch 1:ARMY
Enlistment Date 1:2 Feb 1943
Release Date 1:20 Dec 1945

Obituary:
Elmer William Kunstman, 85, Appleton, surrounded by his loving family, departed Brewster Village on Saturday evening, Dec. 6, 2008, to be with God in his eternal home. He was born on Nov. 7, 1923, in Seymour, Wis., to Henry and Laura (Snell) Kunstman. Growing up, he excelled in many sports, especially basketball and track. He was a combat veteran of World War II in the Pacific Theatre.
He retired after 34 years from the U.S. Postal Service. He was an active member of Faith Lutheran Church for many years where he was a Boy Scout leader of Boy Scout Troop 73. He also was an usher and worked in the Sunday School office. Before Alzheimer's took his memory, Elmer was a generous, gentle man and a friend to all. He always held his hand out in greeting.
He is survived by his wife, Marilyn (Frailing) Kunstman; sons, Steven (Julie) Kunstman, Combined Locks; Dr. James Kunstman, Kansas City, Kan.; Dr. Thomas (Dr. Sheila Ling) Kunstman, Boulder, Colo.; Dr. David (Shannon) Kunstman, Madison; grandchildren, Ann (Jon) Robbins, John Kunstman, Christy (Dave) Gott, Matthew (Brooke) Kunstman, Michael Kunstman, Justin, Ben, and Emma Kunstman, Ella, Sophia and Joshua Kunstman; seven great-grandchildren; brothers, Leonard (Carol) Kunstman and Donald (Joyce) Kunstman; sister-in-law, Kathryn Kunstman.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Harvey Kunstman.
A Celebration of Elmer's life will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, at Faith Lutheran Church (601 E. Glendale) Appleton. Friends may visit the family from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, Elmer's family has established memorial funds in Elmer's name.
The family will always be thankful that Elmer was fortunate to spend his final years as a resident of Brewster Village, Cedars Wing. The staff cared for him with love and compassion. Their dedication vastly exceeded our expectations and we will be grateful for their friendship forever.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N. Richmond Street
Appleton, WI 54911
920-733-5435

Elmer married Frailing, Marilyn Aft 1946. Marilyn (daughter of Frailing, Arwin and Westphal, Hildegard) was born 7 Aug 1928, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 16 Mar 2017, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 14 Nov 2014; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Donald Charles (Hank) Kunstman, age 82, of Kimberly,passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, at Manor Care. Don was born on April 12, 1932, son of the late Henry and Laura Kunstman. He graduated from Seymour High School in 1951. Shortly after returning from the army he married Joyce Burton on November 13, 1954. Don enjoyed his work on the paper machines at Thilmany Pulp and Paper for nearly 40 years, making him part of the Quarter Century club, retiring in 1994.
Don loved sports; playing basketball in high school, and baseball in the Army and softball. He was also an avid Packer, Brewer, Badger, Cubs, and Papermakers fan. Don had a great appreciation for the outdoors, enjoying bowling, golfing, pheasant hunting, and fishing. Above all, Don cherished the time spent with his friends and family and all the special little ones that Don and Joyce cared for through the years.
Don is survived by his wife of 60 years, Joyce and their son Don and his wife Cindy. He will also be missed by his grandchildren: Jeremiah (Kathryn), Kim, Matthew (Rebekah); his great grandchildren: Logan, Madelyn, Maxwell, Miles, Annabel, Nicolas, Alexander, Elijah, and Raegyn; his brother: Leonard (Carol); sisters-in-law: Marilyn Kunstman and Ila Mae Ritchie. Don is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and very special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers: Harvey and Elmer.
The memorial service for Don will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 803 East College Ave., with Rev. Michael Goodwin officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Don will be buried at Highland Memorial Park. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wichamannfargo.com.
The Kunstman family would like to thank the staff at Manor Care and Theda Care at Home Hospice for all their kindness and support. Joyce would especially like to thank Don and Cindy for all their loving care through this difficult time.

Donald married Burton, Joyce M. (daughter of Burton, Harvey Merlin and Wehausen, Lila Marie) [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1941, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Military Service: Bef 1949; WWII - US Army Air Force
• Obituary: Aft 24 Mar 1999

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Education - High School:
Appleton High School Class of 1941

Obituary:
Age 76, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, March 23, 1999, after a lingering bout with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. He was born February 27, 1923 in Seymour, Wisconsin; the son of late Rudolph and Elsie (Steber) Kunstman. Although Ken was an Appleton resident all of his life, he was also known for his love of travel. Ken was united in marriage to Margaret Mary Vosters on August 20, 1949, sharing 49 years together.
Ken and Margaret founded KenMar Photography of Appleton in 1954. They operated the studio for many years with Ken retiring in 1988. Ken was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army as a photographer in Italy on a B-29 in the 14th Army Air Force. Following services he attended Lawrence University. Ken was a member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church and VFW Post 2778 of Appleton. He was a member of many professional organizations including the Professional Photographers of America, from which he received his Master Photographers Degree. He also belonged to Wisconsin Professional Photographers of America, from which he and his wife received the prestigious Husband and Wife Award. He was also a Past President of the Fox Valley Professional Photographers Association from which he recently received an honorary medallion.
Survivors include his wife, Margaret Mary; a daughter and son-in-law, Jann and Mike Callahan, Elizabeth City, North Carolina; three sons and daughters-in-law: Mark and Kathy Kunstman, Appleton; Todd and Debbie Kunstman, Appleton; and Timm and Louise Kunstman, Sister Bay; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Elaine and Jim Hintz and Eileen and Arlin Tiede, all of Appleton; five grandchildren and two step grandchildren. He is further survived by 14 brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; Frank Seidl, Louis Vosters, Lorrie Vosters, John and Percy Vosters, Doris Vosters, Dorothy Schmidt, Sister Mary Vosters, Joe and Margie Vosters, Tom and Donna Vosters, Leo and Margie Vosters. Besides his parents, Ken was preceded in death by nine brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Brettschneider-Trettin-Lederer Funeral Chapel and then at the church from noon Saturday until the time of funeral services which will be held 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, with Rev. R.C. Waack officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park. The VFW visitation will be at 7 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.

Kenneth married Vosters, Margaret Mary Mathilde 20 Aug 1949. Margaret (daughter of Vosters, Joseph L. and VanAsten, Petronella) was born 8 Dec 1926, Little Chute, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 2 Apr 2009, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 14 May 2007; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Elaine, 81, Appleton, went to her eternal home with Jesus Saturday, May 12, 2007, following a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis. She was born April 22, 1926, in Appleton, daughter of the late Rudolph and Elsie (Steber) Kunstman. She married James D. Hintz, Feb. 2, 1952, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, sharing 55 years together. Elaine was a lifelong member of St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Auto Couples Bowling League for 30 years, the St. Paul Lutheran Church Bowling League and the Wednesday Morning Women's Bowling League. She loved traveling, camping, boating, music, cooking and crafts. Elaine was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband, James, Appleton; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jeff Hintz, Stevens Point; John and Julie Hintz, Waupaca; a granddaughter, Breanna Hintz; a grandson, Andrew Hintz; a sister and brother-in-law, Eileen and Arlin Tiede, Appleton and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Kunstman.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church, corner of Franklin St. and Morrison St., with the Rev. Kenneth Frey officiating. Burial will take place at Community Lutheran Cemetery, Freedom. Friends may call directly at the church on Wednesday, from 9 a.m. until the time of service. A memorial fund has been established.
The family would like to express a special thank you to the Theda Care Hospice Program and staff for their wonderful care and support.
~Post Crescent, May 14, 2007, pg. C7
5/16/2007
Hintz, Elaine R. Mrs. James
Elaine age 81 of Appleton went to her eternal home with Jesus Saturday, May 12, 2007, following a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Inadvertently omitted was the name of a sister-in-law Margaret Kunstman of Appleton.

Elaine married Hintz, James 2 Feb 1952. James was born 25 Mar 1926, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA; died 15 May 2015. [Group Sheet]

Eileen married Tiede, Arlin A. [Group Sheet]

Donald married Bevers, Cynthia (daughter of Bevers, Lester J. and Milbach, Elizabeth "Betty Jane") [Group Sheet]

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• Obituary: 2 Jun 2010; Appleton Post Crescent

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Obituary:
Peggy Alberts passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 30, 2010, at Appleton Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1949, in Appleton, WI, to Kenneth and Mary Kunstman. Peggy married Donald Alberts on January 20, 1968, at the St. Joseph Chapel. Peggy worked for many years as a nurse's aid at various care facilities throughout the Appleton area, including but not limited to, Oakridge Gardens and Franciscan Care. Most recently Peggy was a loving grandma to her eight grandchildren.
Peggy will be sadly missed by her husband, Donald; two sons: Joseph (Kelly), James (Jennifer); two daughters: Tammy, Tracy (Shane Keller); mother, Mary Kunstman; three brothers: Daniel (Lynne), John (Karen), Garry; four sisters: Mary (Robert) Blair, Ann (Mike) Elias, Lorie Kunstman and Karen Laux; a brother-in-law, Richard (Tricia) Alberts; and eight grandchildren: Julia, Tasha, Alyssa, Joshua, Morgen, Justin, Eric and Jaysen. She is further survived by many other relatives and friends.
Peggy was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Kunstman and her younger brother, David Kunstman.
Funeral services for Peggy will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2010, at the Valley Funeral Home, 2211 N. Richmond St., Appleton, with Rev. Ted Tromble officiating. Family and friends may visit with family from 4 p.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place Friday at Highland Memorial Park, Appleton.
In lieu of flowers a memorial fund is being established.
Peggy, We love you and will always miss you.
Valley Funeral Home
2211 N. Richmond St.
Appleton 920-733-5435

Margaret married Alberts, Donald [Group Sheet]

Todd married Bartlein, Debra Sue (daughter of Bartlein, Bruce and Cossin, Shirley) [Group Sheet]

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• Education - High School: 1971, Appleton, Outagamie, Wisconsin, USA
• Obituary: 25 Jul 2017; APC

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Education - High School:
Fox Valley Lutheran High School Class of 1971

Obituary:
Jeffery Glenn Hintz, age 63, of Stevens Point, was suddenly called into the loving arms of his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 21, 2017, while celebrating a family event in Waupaca. Jeff was born on October 1, 1953, the son of Jim and Elaine Hintz of Appleton, Wisconsin. He was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Appleton. He attended grades K-8 at St. Paul's Lutheran School, and graduated from Fox Valley Lutheran High School in Appleton in 1971. Jeff graduated from UW-Stevens Point in 1975 with a Degree in Biology.
Jeff was the athlete of the family. In his youth, he played Little League and Babe Ruth baseball, coached by his father. He played basketball in grade school and high school. But Jeff's first love was football. He was on the FVL football team for all four years of high school, where he relished his hard-hitting role as an offensive lineman. He also played football in college during his Freshman year. He enjoyed competitive powerlifting, capping his career with an award-winning deadlift of 605 pounds. He kept active in athletics all throughout his life.
Growing up during the Vince Lombardi "Glory Years", Jeff developed his lifelong love of the Green Bay Packers. He enjoyed sparring with his father, a Bears fan, over the changing fortunes of both teams. He was a dedicated Brewers, Bucks, Timber Rattlers, UWSP Pointers, and Wisconsin Badgers sports fan. Outside of athletics, Jeff was a founding member of the "Mutated Members" Trivia Team, which reached the top 25 in the annual UWSP Trivia Contest many times.
Jeff felt a deep passion to honor the service and sacrifice of those who served in the military, instilled in him by his WWII Navy veteran father. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, and cousin. He treasured the friendships and special times he shared with his college buddies, trivia team pals, sports teammates, and work colleagues.
Jeff was employed for over 35 years by Lee Beverage, Inc., working as a deliveryman, salesman and merchandiser. He was always appreciative of the dedication Lee Beverage showed to him during his career with the company.
Jeff is survived by a brother, John (Julie) Hintz, Waupaca; a niece, Breanna Hintz, Marshfield; a nephew, Andrew Hintz, Mandan, ND; a great-niece, Nevaeh Hintz, Eau Claire; an aunt, Eileen Tiede, Appleton; and many dear cousins and treasured friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Elaine Hintz.

A celebration of Jeff's entry into eternal life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 1120 Evans Street, Waupaca, with Rev. Ron Siemers officiating. A graveside ceremony will follow at Community Lutheran Cemetery in the Town of Freedom. Friends may call at the Holly Funeral Home from 5:00 - 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 26, and from 10:00 - 11:00 AM at the church on Thursday. The Holly Funeral Home of Waupaca is assisting the family with arrangements.
Published in Appleton Post-Crescent on July 25, 2017

Jeremiah married Lambie, Kathryn [Group Sheet]