Louis Kunkel

Louis William Kunkel, 83, passed peacefully in the arms of his family on the evening of May 31, 2023. Louis was born Dec. 4, 1939, in Boone County, Ky., to Joseph and Anna Kunkel. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann, and daughter, Judy (Doug) Gulcynski. He was raised on a dairy and tobacco farm in Union, Ky. He met the love of his life, Ann Duncan, at St. Henry High School in Kenton County, Ky., and married her on May 7, 1960, at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Edgewood, Ky. Together they had five children and resided in Union, Ky., until April 1974, when the family moved to the Thorp/Greenwood area. This is where his dream of becoming a dairy farmer became a reality.

Louis was an amazing man; he loved his family and his farm. He had tremendous zest for life and loved all living things. His honesty, kindness and generosity were unparalleled. His strength and love of life allowed him to tackle a long and difficult battle with blood cancer (multiple myeloma) and a stem cell transplant. He maintained remission for the remainder of his life.

In addition to raising his children with Ann, they also raised dairy cattle, sows, horses, chickens, sheep and ducks. Louis was an extremely hard worker, and even his hobbies involved working. His favorite pastime was house remodeling and building additions onto the farmhouse. Louis was an accomplished welder and repairman, which was a great asset on the farm. In their later years, Louis and Ann enjoyed traveling and spending time with family in their RV. Louis was very saddened by the loss of his beloved Ann, on April 3, 2023. They are now reconnected in heaven along with daughter Judy.

Louis is survived by his children, Dan (Jeannie) Kunkel, Pam (Larry) Miller, Amy (Chris) Kamholz and Ron (Allison) Kunkel; grandchildren, Jeremy (Lisa) Gulcynski, Cassie Gulcynski, Ross Gulcynski, Sherri (Nick) Raley, Andrew Kunkel, Cory Kaplanek, Jessica (Matt) Beil, Nicole Kamholz, CJ Kamholz, William Kunkel, Samuel Kunkel and Maxwell Kunkel; great-grandchildren, Anthony, Jacob, Bella, Evie, Owen, Grace, Sophia, Benjamin and Willow.

Mass for Louis will be held at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Florence, Ky., Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 11:55 a.m., with interment following at Mother Of God Cemetery in Covington, Ky. Lunch and sharing of memories to follow.

Ware Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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