Robert L. Kunde

Robert “Bob” L. Kunde, Oshkosh, age 94, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Evergreen. He was born on December 8, 1922 in Milwaukee to Walter and Margaret (Aldrich) Kunde.

After his marriage to Dolores Veith they lived in Illinois, Florida, Maryland, Hawaii and California while he served in the U.S. Navy. Bob achieved US Navy Retired Chief Petty Officer and served from 1941 to 1962 being in both World War II and the Korean War. Bob was serving at Moffett Field Naval Air Station in California when he retired from the Navy. After retirement, Bob worked as a Production Supervisor for Matheson Gas Products in California for 24 years. After retirement from Matheson, Bob and Dolores moved back to their hometown of Oshkosh in 1986.

He was a member of ELKS Lodge 292 and was a part of their Benevolent and Protective Order of ELKS of the USA and Fleet Reserve Association Branch 101.

Bob was devoted to his family and friends throughout his life. He looked forward to visiting Arizona and California for Thanksgiving and Christmas where he enjoyed spending time with his daughters and grandchildren.

Bob is survived by his daughter: Colleen Parsons, Gilbert, AZ; grandchildren: Tina Bambury, Mesa, AZ, Robert McWilliams, San Diego, CA, Daryn Dittemore, Apple Valley, CA, Kathryn (Nick) Patterson, San Diego, CA; great grandchildren: Twins Amber and Ashley Stavros, Tempe, AZ, Kayleigh Dittemore and Bryanna Dittemore both of Apple Valley, CA, Karley McWilliams, San Diego, CA, and Colin Patterson, San Diego, CA; and son in law: Steve Drouin, Apple Valley, CA. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife: Dolores Kunde; and daughter Mary Pat Drouin.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church (830 S Westhaven Dr.) with Fr. Doug LeCaptain officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service.

In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to a cause near and dear to his heart, The American Diabetes Association in honor of his daughter, Mary Pat Drouin who passed away in 2012 from Type 1 diabetes complications. American Diabetes Association P.O. Box 15829 Arlington, VA 22215 - http://www.diabetes.org/donate/other-ways-to-give/donate-by-mail.html