Christian C. KUNZLER

Christian "Chris" C. Kunzler Jr., 78, Birmingham, AL, formerly of Lancaster, PA, passed away on July 20th, 2014, at Meadowbrook Extended Care, Birmingham, AL, after a lengthy illness. Chris was the husband of Sheila (Scott) Kunzler with whom he celebrated 12 years of marriage. Born in Lancaster, PA, he was the son of the late Chris and Andora Artz Kunzler. Chris attended Manheim Twp. High School and graduated from Staunton Military Academy. He served two years in the United States Army before joining Kunzler & Company as a route salesman. Chris was chairman of Kunzler and Company where he served in that capacity since 1999. Prior to this, he was president of Kunzler where he led the local meat processor for 40 years. During his leadership, Kunzler grew to one of the nation's top 20 leading purveyors of meat products. As sales of Kunzler products exceeded the Lancaster plant, Chris purchased the Juniata Packing Company, located in Tyrone, PA, in 1984. In 1992, he purchased the Meadows Scrapple Company in Duncansville, PA. He always believed in the philosophy of quality comes first. His passion for perfection is a constant reminder of doing the job right the first time. Chris was a member of Masonic Lodge #43, Lancaster Lodge of Perfection, Lancaster County Shrine Club, Zembo Shrine, Tall Cedars and the Slumbering Ground Hog Lodge. He loved hunting and fishing. He cherished spending time with his family and friends at his cabin in Centre County. In addition to his angel of a wife Sheila, he is survived by 2 sons: Chris, husband of Kim, Baltimore, MD, John, husband of Trina, Conestoga, PA; 1 stepson: Scott Rockett, husband of Heather, Birmingham, AL; 4 grandchildren: Claire Kunzler, Kyle Kunzler, Krystle Kunzler, Karli Kunzler; 1 step granddaughter: Kristen Rockett; mother- in-law: Annell Tucker; 1 sister: Margaret Leach, wife of Gary Leach MD, Houston, TX. He was preceded in death by Joan Stolarz Kunzler, the mother of his children. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Birmingham, AL on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. A viewing will be held in Lancaster on Friday, July 25, 2014, at The Groffs Family Funeral and Cremation Services, 528 West Orange Street (corner of Orange and Pine Sts.), Lancaster, PA from noon until 2:30. Graveside services will be private immediately following the viewing. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to the National Kidney Foundation, www. kidney.org, or charity of choice. Online condolences may be posted on our Web site: www.thegroffs.com The Groffs Family Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 528 West Orange Street Lancaster, PA 17603 717-394-5300 Lancaster Newspapers (Lancaster Intelligencer Journal/New Era 7/23/2014) Page B3

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