John Kunch Jr., son of the late John and Mary (nee Hamaday) Kunch, was born in the rolling coal-rich hills of Barnesboro, PA on August 9th, 1928. He peacefully entered into eternal rest while at his Glendale, AZ home on July 25th, 2020. The love of his life, Florence "Shirley" (nee Davis) became his bride on July 17th, 1953, and together they created a beautiful life in Griffith, IN until her passing October 23rd, 2009. John proudly served his country in the US Army and Army Reserves for 24 years and attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. A welder by trade, his iron work ethic was forged in the furnaces of US Steelworks in Gary, IN, where John never missed a single shift in his 41 years prior to retirement. He enjoyed membership at the Izaak Walton League and the American Legion. Hunting, fishing, and watching Chicago sports (or his personal favorite, the Pittsburgh Steelers) with his buddies down at Post 66 are how John loved to pass the time. He never met a crossword puzzle he couldn't beat nor a pierogi he wouldn't eat. John was renowned for his skills in the kitchen and will be especially remembered for his amazing bean soup. May his memory be eternal in the hearts of all who were privileged to know and love him. Surviving to carry on his proud legacy are three devoted sons: John Robert (Alice "Sue") Kunch of Glendale, AZ; Michael (Mellody) Kunch of Goodyear, AZ; and Christopher (Marjorie) Kunch of Gilbert, AZ. Cherished grandfather of Timothy (Megan) Kunch of Durango, CO; Nathaniel (Tara Eslinger) Kunch of Wittmann, AZ; Melinda (Mark) Lillis of Vacaville, CA; Rachel (Anthony) Riaza of Goodyear, AZ; Michael A. Kunch of Goodyear, AZ; Rebecca Kunch of Peoria, AZ; Nathaniel Kunch Jr. of Tucson, AZ; Mattias Kunch and Everilde Kunch of Gilbert, AZ. Beloved great-grandfather of Elisabeth, Daxton, Hudson, Harrison, and William. Also surviving are loving brothers and sisters in law Shirley (Kunch nee Litzinger) Osewalt of Sun City Center, FL; Jeanette (Joseph) Kalberer of Hobart, IN; and Don (Wilma) Davis of Lake Station, IN; as well as many dear cousins and close friends. Waiting to greet him in heaven are his parents; wife Shirley Kunch; siblings Margaret (Alexander) Saraney; Anna (Michael) Tabatcher; Agnes (John) Hrubochak; Andrew Kunch; Elizabeth (Joseph) Hromko; Mary Kunch; Michael (Gladys) Kunch; Steven (Lori) Kunch; Helen (John) Rudy; George Kunch; as well as many precious aunts and uncles. Interment services were privately observed by family on Monday, August 3rd, 2020. He was laid to rest with military honors alongside his fellow veteran heroes at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in John's name may be made to the church or monastery of one's choice; or to the Dementia Society of America, PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901. A special thank you from the family to all for your thoughts and prayers.