Simon John Kunz
February 22, 1921 – September 9, 2017

Simon Kunz of Quill Plains Centennial Lodge Watson, SK, (and formerly of Humboldt, SK), passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 9, 2017.  He was 96 years of age.  Simon was born February 22, 1921, to Albert and Bertha (nee Epp) Kunz at home on their farm in the Annaheim District. He grew up attending Harvest School.   In 1942, he was sent to the army with his brother Bernard and was there for three years.  After he came home he worked for Phil Hoffmann on his farm, and that is when he first noticed Pauline Crone as she would walk by the farm, to attend school in Annaheim.  After dating for some time, they married in 1950, and moved to the Kunz homestead to continue farming before starting their family. Over the years they loved to travel and go to the lake. They spent several years at Greenwater Lake camping and fishing, with Simon running his own boat until the age of 91.  From there they took shorter road trips closer to home. They moved to Humboldt in 1987, and Simon continued to help on the farm until the age of 85.  Simon was a humble and quiet man who loved to spend time with his family, especially Christmas and birthdays.  His life changed significantly after Pauline passed away.  Simon will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his two daughters, two sons, and their families:  Janet (Joe) Back and family, Leahette (Dean) Zerff and children Brooke Zerff (Ryan), Brittany Morgan and Braeden Zerff, Deanna (Shawn) Wentz and children Makayla, Trinity and Austin Wentz;  Rod (Elva) Kunz and family, Rodelle (Kurt) Genoway and son Westyn Genoway, and Kalen Kunz; Corinne (Doug) Wourms and family, Warren Wourms (Lisa), Jill (Scott) Golding and children Alexa, Colton and Mason Golding, Ramie (Dan) Ireland and children Ethan and Emma Carey;  Carey (Shelly) Kunz and family, Brodie Kunz (Molli) and Brett Kunz; sister-in-law, Marie Kunz; and by numerous nieces and nephews. Simon was predeceased by his wife, Pauline (nee Crone) Kunz  (2017);  daughter, Darlene Kunz (1952); grandson, Kyle Back (1994); his parents, Albert and Bertha (nee Epp) Kunz; six brothers:  Michael (Christine) Kunz, Albert (Josephine) Kunz, Lawrence Kunz (in infancy), Bernard (Elsie) Kunz, Philip (Martha) Kunz, and Engelbert Kunz; and by five sisters: Rose (Joe) Weber, Thekla (Henry) Bley, Bertha (William) Bohmann, Hildegarde Kunz (in infancy), and Lorraine (Cleo) Crone.  The Funeral Mass was offered at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church, Humboldt, on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at 10:30 a.m., celebrated by Fr. Joseph Salihu.  Others taking part were: Kalen Kunz, crossbearer; Jill Golding and Rodelle Genoway, scripture readers; Brodie Kunz and Brett Kunz, intentions; Leahette Zerff and Deanna Wentz, giftbearers; Linda Kunz and Marie Wesling, memorial table attendants; and Rodelle Genoway, eulogist.  Music ministry was provided by director Loretta Schugmann, organist Marie Aubin, and members of the St. Augustine Parish Funeral Choir.  Honorary pallbearers were “all those who shared in Simon’s life”.  Urnbearers were Rod Kunz and Carey Kunz.  Interment followed at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Cemetery Humboldt.  Memorial donations may be directed to either the St. Augustine Parish Centre, or the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation General Equipment Fund.

This Notice Is Courtesy Of
Schuler-Lefebvre Funeral Chapel - Humboldt, Saskatchewan
(306-682-4114)