James A. Kundinger

(veteran) James A. Kundinger age 86, of Fifield, died on Wednesday January 13, 2021 in Shawano. He was born on October 16, 1934 to Joseph and Catherine (Fenzl) Kundinger in Park Falls. James attended St. Anthony’s Catholic School and graduated from Park Falls High School in 1953. He worked for Rebenovich Department Store and then the Flambeau Paper Mill in 1953. James was drafted into the United States Army in 1957 and served until 1959. He then returned to the Paper Mill where he worked for 43 years, retiring in 1996. James married Ila May Lobermeier on October 27, 1956. They raised five children. James was a go getter. Living on Hwy 13, he was able to sell pumpkins and extra produce he raised in his garden. He sold Christmas wreaths to benefit St. Anthony’s Catholic School. In 1988 the house was sold to Hardees and a new home was built in Fifield. James spent many hours in the woods located right out his backdoor. He split, piled, and burned many cords of firewood. James was a member of the Knights of Columbus and a volunteer at the nursing home, where he shared his favorite Polka CDs with the residents. The three things James will always be remembered for will be his faith, family, and Polka music. James is survived by: (5)children: Mark Kundinger of Fifield Paula Kundinger of Shawano Wayne (Diane Holst) Kundinger of Fifield Scot (Jackie) Kundinger of Fifield Kent (Jenny) Kundinger of Shawano (6)grandchildren his brother Charles Kundinger his sister-in-law Delores Lobermeier and many nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Ila May, brothers: Raymond & Leonard, and sisters: Catherine Schwartz, Lorraine Taft, Dorie Kundinger, & Betty Nessman. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Park Falls on Monday January 18, 2021 at 10:30am. Fr. Shaji Pazhukkathara and Deacon Chet Ball will co-officiate. Burial will follow at Forest Home Cemetery in Fifield with military honors under the auspices of the Fifield American Legion Post. A visitation will be held at the church on Monday from 9:30am until the hour of the service. Birch Street Funeral Service is assisting the family. www.birchstreetfuneralservice.com

James A. Kundinger

October 16, 1934 - January 13, 2021