Ronald C. Kunze

Ronald Charles Kunze, age 67, of Gould City, Michigan, died at his home on December 4, 2022. He was born in Highland Park, Michigan, on February 20, 1955, to Charles William and Marian Louise (Cook) Kunze. Ronald graduated from Hazel Park High School in 1973 & went on to attend Macomb County Community College where he earned a degree in autobody design. He married his high school sweetheart, Edith Sue Riley, on October 8, 1977, in Hazel Park, Michigan, and raised their daughter. He worked for Modern Engineering for fifteen years before working with Sullivans Fleet Services as a mechanic. He was forced to retire in 2008, as he continued his battle with Parkinson’s Disease. After Edith Retired in 2016, they moved to the Eastern Upper Peninsula and enjoyed their retirement. Ronald was a member of the St. David’s Episcopal Church in Southfield, Michigan, St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Manistique, Michigan, and was an active member of the Parkinson’s Support Group in Newberry, Michigan. Ronald was a car enthusiast with a love for NASCAR and attending local car shows. He also was an outdoorsman and loved camping and fishing. Ronald is survived by his wife, Edith Sue Kunze; daughter, Katie of Gould City; sister, Pat (Jerry) Kline of Swartz Creek, Michigan; brother-in-law, Doug Riley of Hazel Park; sister-in-law, Maureen Riley of Royal Oak, Michigan; nieces, Amy (Rob) Lipset and Krista (Ben) Wilson; and great niece and nephew, Charlie Lipset and Winnie Lipset. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Marian Kunze. Services will be held on December 12, with visitation beginning at 10 AM until the service at 11 AM at St. David’s Episcopal Church, 16200 W. Twelve Mile Rd, Southfield, Michigan 48076. Final resting place will be at Roseland Park Cemetery in Berkley, Michigan, and will take place in the Spring of 2023. In Lieu of Flowers, memorials can be sent to Michigan Parkinson Foundation at 30400 Telegraph Rd – Suite #150, Bingham Farms, Michigan 48025. Galer Funeral Home & Cremation in Pickford, Michigan, is serving the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.galerfuneralhomes.com.

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Ronald C. Kunze

February 20, 1955 - December 4, 2022