Michael Robert Kunza

KUNZA, Michael Robert, March 14, 1977 to October 27, 2020, age 43, of Mounds View, MN passed away peacefully in his wife’s arms on Tuesday, October 27 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Preceded in death by nephew, Michael John; Grandparents Jim and Alvina Kunza, Frank and Rose Stwora; Uncles Frank Lee Stwora and Joseph Kunza.  Survived by wife, Shari (Henrich) and children Thomas (19) and Madelyn (16); Parents Bernie and Mary (Stwora) Kunza; Siblings John (Jessica), Robert, Kelly Kunza-Pierce (David), and Jeffrey (Holly, girlfriend), Vicki Carlson Doebbert;  In-laws, Don and Sharon (DeToy) Henrich, Chris and Bridget (Westrich) Henrich; and nieces and nephews: Lucie and Jack Henrich, Brevin Smith, Payton and Easton Kunza.  Public visitation held on Monday, November 23 from 3 pm – 7 pm at the Mounds View Community Center, 5394 Edgewood Dr, Mounds View, 55112; COVID protocols strictly enforced. A private memorial service will be held for the family on Tuesday, November 24 at 10 am and livestreamed via Zoom. Please RSVP on the funeral home website in lieu of signing a physical guestbook.

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 Mike had a passion for watching, playing, and coaching sports.  As a child, Mike played sports for the Northeast Boosters Badgers and Edison High School.  After he got married, he coached his children for many years and volunteered at athletic events.  As his kids got older, Mike enjoyed bowling on a team with his family and became a fan of breweries, driving around Minnesota to discover new types of beer. Mike’s second family were his co-workers at Owens and Minor where he worked for 10 years.  Mike had the kindest and most generous heart.  Mike never gave up – he was the last to leave the field, the last to leave work, the last to drive away so no one was stuck doing anything alone.  No matter what Mike did, his kids were the center of his universe. He never let them down, went out of his way to make sure they had everything they needed, and always put their needs before his own. Mike battled cancer and lived out his last days as he lived his life.  He never gave up and lived life until the end.  

 Please direct memorials to Roseville Memorial Chapel, 2245 North Hamline Avenue, Roseville, MN 55113.

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