Jesse Herman Kunkel Obituary
The memory of Jesse Herman Kunkel of Concordia, Missouri, who passed away on September 11, 2025 at the age of 93, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Alvin Kunkel and Ida Kunkel (Krueger); his wife Garda A. Clayton; his son Gregory; his son-in-law Bruce Hass; his sister-in-law Carlyn; and his siblings, Alton, Clifton, Vergil, Dennis and Gladys.
He is survived by: his children, Paula Hass of Concordia, Jeffrey Kunkel (Ruth) of Lee's Summit, MO, Bradley Kunkel (Mary) of Liberty, MO and Kent Kunkel (Jennifer) of Concordia; his grandchildren, Blake Hasselbring (Kelsey), Jessica Ransburg (Mitchell), Hope Jones (Kaylon), Luke Kunkel, Ryan Muchowski (Katelyn), Kristen Hale (Michael), Benjamin Kunkel, Josiah, Ryan Kunkel, Dobrivoj Andrejic (Chloe), Amen and Dena Cherkose; his great grandchildren, Hugh, Lyda Hasselbring, Elijah, Parker Ransburg, London Jones, Adrian, Michelle, Isaac, Emma Hale, Cash and Vivian Muchowski; and his siblings, Martin Kunkel (Joyce) of Hamilton, TX and Sarah Fowler (Jim) of Golden, CO..
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to Saint Paul Lutheran High School – For All.
