Dennis Kunzler
Dennis Kunzler, 65, passed away peacefully at his home on August 7, 2014 surrounded by his family, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Devoted husband of Cheryl (Pollvogt) Kunzler. Loving father of Leigh Kunzler and Kevin (Jasmyn Clift) Kunzler. Doting grandfather of Lola Reily Ostroska. Dennis is survived by his mother, Angloria Kunzler, predeceased by his father Vernon Kunzler. Caring and loyal brother-in-law, uncle, great-uncle, cousin and friend. Dennis will be greatly missed by many.
Dennis was born in Columbia, MO, but spent the last 35 years of his life in St. Louis. He was a carpenter by trade, member of Local 5. After retirement as a carpenter he worked for a transit company, delivering trucks all over the country and Canada. He so enjoyed the travel this job allowed him to do.
Dennis was an avid motorcyclist, beginning to ride very early in his life. He took many trips throughout the country with any number of friends or alone and before his illness tried to ride every Sunday morning.
Dennis dedicated the past ten years participating in Ride for Kids, a group of motorcyclists hosting rides throughout the country to benefit the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. He traveled to rides all over the country and his last Ride for Kids was May 18, 2014 in Franklin, TN.
Private memorial service. Contributions can be made to St Louis Ride for Kids www.rideforkids.org or the Epilepsy Foundation www.epilepsy.com
A celebration of his life will be held on August 23, 2014, from 10 am to 12:30 pm at the Spinks Pavilion at the Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd, St Louis, MO 63110
It was always a great pleasure to see super-cool Dennis roll up with his sidecar rig at the MOA open house. He was a very kind man with a warm smile, and won’t be forgotten. Deepest condolences to his family. Rest in peace, friend.
Dennis was a free thinker who could come up with problem solving solutions and have “FUN” doing it. He never got flustered which made him a good guy to travel with on a motorcycle or a truck. He helped me at a struggling point in my life and I and my family will always appreciate it. Our thoughts and hope for peace go out to the Kunzler family.
Dennis always had a smile on his face and a good attitude, even in the face of his cancer. My last long conversation with him was at a Gateway BMW open house. We talked about life and what comes after it. If we are both right, he’s still enjoying himself and making the best of things.
My condolences to the family and his many many friends in the motorcycle community and beyond. My prayers go out to the family I met Dennis at The Euro Riders Saturday breakfast at Steak&Shake about 4 years ago he will be missed by all.
Steve Mooney
Dennis was such a wonderful person…His smile would light up a room. He will missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family..
Cher and family, Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss, but hope Dennis is pain free and at peace! let us know if you need anything- we’re just around the corner!!
So sorry to lose Dennis. Although we have not been together for a very long time, I have many very special memories of time and experiences shared with you and Dennis. I will be thinking about you and your kids and all the family as you celebrate Dennis’ life.
I will sincerely miss Dennis. He was always a pleasure to talk to with a smile on his face and a hardy handshake to welcome you. An interesting guy with stories a plenty. RIP my friend. My best wishes to his many friends and family. Ken