Dick Edward Kuntz

Dick E. Kuntz passed away, Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Newman Regional Hospital. Dick was born June 3, 1938, south of Harveyille, KS, the son of Ray “Omer” and Ruby Crumb Kuntz. Dick attended Harveyville High School and graduated in the Class of 1956. Following high school, Dick worked on the family farm and later began his own custom harvesting business.

In 1965, Dick met Ann while bowling at the Osage City bowling alley. On April 29, 1966, he and Ann were married and lived in Osage City. In 1971, the family moved to Harveyville where they resided until 2021 when they moved back to Osage CIty.

Both Ann and his daughters were part of the summer wheat harvest crew traveling from Oklahoma to the Dakotas. Dick also farmed locally with his brother, Chuck Kuntz. In addition he had a part-time trucking business. Dick retired from custom harvesting in 2010. He continued local farming retiring a few years ago.

Dick was an active Harveyville community member. He served on the Harveyville Volunteer Fire Dept for 40+ years and served on the fire board. He officially retired from the fire department board in 2025. Dick also served as a First Responder and storm spotter.

In his younger years, Dick enjoyed bowling where he met Ann. He also enjoyed roller-skating and playing pool. At a moment’s notice, Dick might take off on a multi-day trip with Ann and family just to go. For several years, Dick and Ann enjoyed attending Kansas State football games. When a free moment was found, Dick enjoyed fishing and attending grandchildren activities. During his retirement years, his love for farming transitioned into gardening. Wintertime brought out the challenge of a puzzle, and an old western was usually on the TV or a favorite sports team.

Dick leaves behind his wife, Ann of Osage City; daughters Penny (Jim) Glover, Branson West, MO; Rita (Lance) Hodges, Dover, KS; Geri (Mike) Caraway, Goddard, KS; grandchildren Kasie (Eric) Stallo, Kortnie (David) Ford, Haley (Bryson) Conaway, Evan Hodges, Cole Caraway and Dalton Caraway along with eight greatgrandchildren and two great-great grandchildren along with his brother, Chuck (Janie) Kuntz, nephews, Dustin Kuntz (Kristie), Damon Kuntz (Misty) and niece, Kristen Dean (Brian), great nephews and nieces and extended family. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Omer and Ruby Kuntz, sister Faye Kuntz and grandson Chase Hodges.

Funeral Services will be held 2:00pm on Friday, October 30, 2026 at the Harveyville United Methodist Church, Harveyville, Kansas, with a visitation the hour prior to funeral services. Interment will follow at Wilmington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Harveyville Volunteer Fire Department sent c/o VanArsdale Funeral Chapel, 107 N 6th St, Osage City, KS 66523.