Ronald C. “Ron” Kunz, 80, Jasper

Ronald C. “Ron” Kunz, 80, of Jasper, passed away at 10:06 am on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at home.

Ron was born in Jasper on October 2, 1943, to Bernard and Valdena (Love) Kunz. 

He married Maxine Gogel on May 7, 1966, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper. She preceded him in death on January 7, 2019.

Ron served in the Indiana Army National Guard.

He and his wife Maxine were co-owners of Heichelbech’s Restaurant in Jasper for twenty-nine years.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana.

Ron was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and IU Basketball fan. He enjoyed participating in drag racing events when he was younger and enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

He is survived by two sons, Curt Kunz (Becky) of Jasper and Steve Kunz of Jasper; two grandchildren, Austin Kunz of Celestine and Elizabeth Cline (Zach) of Kyana; one great-grandchild, Charlotte Kunz; three sisters, Mary Jo Dippel (Jack) of Newburgh, Sharon Loughmiller (Mark) of Indianapolis, and Karen Smith of Newburgh; and one brother, Gerald “Jets” Kunz (Linda) of Jasper.

Preceding him in death beside his wife were two sisters, Deb Mendel and Vivian Seng, and one brother, Kent Kunz.  

A Mass of Christian Burial for Ronald C. “Ron” Kunz will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. 

A visitation will be held from 9 a.m. until the 11 a.m. Mass time at Holy Family Catholic Church on Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or a favorite charity.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.