Lois M. Kuntz

Lois Marie Kuntz, 75, of Rochester passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Rochester Health Services East. Lois was born May 18, 1944 in Austin, MN to Arnold and Arlene (Schwartz) Hammermeister. In 1968, Lois married Arnold "Arnie" Kuntz and they raised two children, Cheryl and Chad. Lois was a loyal employee, working in the tissue registry area of Mayo Clinic for over 30 years until she retired in 2010. She was an active member at Redeemer Lutheran Church and also sang in the church choir. Lois loved crafts, knitting blankets for her family, gardening, canning and collecting cookbooks. She loved hiking, camping and bonfires. Often times, she would sit around the fire with a book or magazine, enjoying the peacefulness that surrounded her. Lois and Arnie shared an incredible bond that brought out the best in each other. They also shared a love of music. Lois learned to play the drums, where she and Arnie played for years at the Ponderosa Supper Club on Friday and Saturday nights. Lois was a strong willed woman but had a very soft and tender side when it came to the special bond she shared with her grandchildren. Family brought out the laughter and joy in Lois. Lois is survived by her son, Chad (Melissa) Kuntz of Rochester; grandchildren, Hunter Prouty, Savhannah Prouty, Jack Prouty and Chase Kuntz all of Rochester and a brother, Ronald (Glenda) Hammermeister of Austin, MN. Lois was preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Arnie; daughter, Cheryl Prouty Kuntz; brother, David Hammermeister and her parents, Arnold and Arlene. A memorial service to celebrate Lois's life will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 869 7th Ave. SE, Rochester with Rev. Benjamin Loos officiating. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home, 5421 Royal Place NW and one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Kuntz family; to share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com