- Fred Kuenstler, 83, of Olney, died on Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Lavender Ridge in Olney.
Fred was born on October 23, 1935 in Richland Co., IL, the son of Henry and Georgiana (Rudolphi) Kuenstler.
Fred married Shirley Shryock on December 28, 1961 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney and she survives him.
Fred was President of the Board of Directors of Prairie Farms for over 20 years and he owned and operated Domino K Dairy. He was a Parish Council Trustee and he was on the St. Joseph School Board. Fred was a Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree member. He was also a member of the Class of 1952 at Clay City Community High School, Clay City, IL and a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Olney, IL.
Fred's first priority was always his wife. Beyond her, his life revolved around his faith, his farm, and his family.
Fred is survived by his wife of 58 years, Shirley Kuenstler of Olney; son, John Kuenstler and wife Jill of Los Angeles, CA; daughter, Kerry Kuenstler of Arlington, TX; grandchildren, Daisy and Luke Kuenstler of Los Angeles, CA, and Justin and Jacob Constantin of Arlington, TX; brothers, Jim (Peg) Kuenstler of Olney, IL Richard (Jeanette) Kuenstler of Illinois, Dan (Mary Ann) Kuenstler of Claremont, IL, and Bill (Rita) Kuenstler of Santa Rosa Beach, FL; sister, Karen (Tom) Zuber of Claremont, IL; numerous nieces and nephews; and brother-in-law Don Dallmier of Arcola, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Frederick Kuenstler; sisters, Ruth Bene and husband John, Lou Ann Dallmier, June McGeehon and husband Bill, and infant sister, Norma Eugenia Kuenstler.
Memorials can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation.
A visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Monday, October 14, 2019 at the Kistler-Patterson Funeral Home in Olney.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Olney, with burial following in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Olney, IL.
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1935 - 2019 (83 years)
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