Obituary for Merle Joe Kunard
Merle Joe Kunard, age 67, of Thornton, CO, formerly of Ottawa, passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at his residence. He was born November 19, 1942, in Ottawa, the son of Ellen Susana (Young) and Hershel Kunard.
Joe married Loretta Litke on January 1, 1967 in Denver, CO; they shared 43 years of marriage together. Joe graduated from Ottawa High School in 1960 and upon graduation he left immediately to join the National Guard. He retired from there in 1982 after 23 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta of Thornton, CO; three sons, Evan of Basehor, KS, Daniel of Thornton, CO and Darren of Leavenworth, KS; two brothers, Wayne Kunard of Lenexa, KS and John Kunard of Vassar, KS; two sisters, Joy Kunard of Thornton, CO and Donna Dunn of Ottawa, KS; 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, one brother, Dewayne Kunard and one sister, June Greiner.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, March 1, 2010 at the North Baptist Church. Burial will be held in Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Guard Family Assistance Program, sent in care of Lamb-Roberts Funeral Home, PO Box 14, Ottawa, KS 66067.
