Date of Birth:
Thursday, December 6, 1956
Date of Death:
Friday, October 2, 2020
Age:
63 years old

Leslie R. Kunz

Les Kunz, 63, of Byron, MN, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s Hospital due to complications from surgery.

Les Kunz was born on December 6, 1956 in Zumbrota, MN, to Jim and Doris (Archer) Kunz. He went to West Concord School through the 11th grade and graduated from Pine Island High School in 1975. On November 3, 1991, he married Christine Bruender at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in St. Clair, MN. The couple lived on a farm west of Pine Island and raised their three children there. In November 2016 the couple moved to Byron, MN. Les grew up on the family farm east of West Concord. He bought his first farm in 1985 and farmed until 2005; he retired early due to a physical disability. Les loved his family, traveling and spending the winter at his other home in Mission, TX. In his younger years, he enjoyed bowling, snowmobiling, playing cards and his sheep on the farm. He was a member of the Pine Island Jaycees. He was Chapter President in 1986-1987. Les went on and became a successful leader in the organization serving as Regional Director, South Area Vice-President and a State Vice President. He was also a JCI Senator 47471. He ran for State President of the MN Jaycees in 1992. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Byron.

He is survived by his wife, Christine, children Jacob, Anna and Lucas, and granddaughter Lillian (his princess) all of Byron. His mother, Doris, of West Concord, a sister, Diane (Scott) Budensiek, of Zumbrota and three brothers, Jerry (Shelly) of Pine Island, Dennis (Brenda) and Dan (LeaAnn) both of West Concord as well as a sister-in-law, Debbie of Pine Island and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his father, Jim, and two brothers, Larry and Dale, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.

The funeral home and the church should be able to accommodate those attending. Masks will be required & social distancing will be followed.

Online condolences are welcome at www.byronfuneralhome.com.