Arthur “Art” L. Kunze, age 77, of North Hudson, WI, died suddenly on January 5, 2023 at Lakeview Hospital in Stillwater, MN.

Art was born on September 19, 1945 in New Richmond, WI to Charles and Viola (Peters) Kunze. He grew up on the family farm, third youngest in a family of eight kids, and graduated from New Richmond High School. He began a dedicated 38-year career with 3M in Shipping and Receiving. He also was a van carpool driver at 3M, driving people to and from work for over 25 years, no matter rain, shine, or snow.

The outdoors was one of Art’s passions, as he loved hunting, fishing, and ice fishing with family and friends. He enjoyed his retirement years by spending his time with family and friends. 

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rosemary; children, Leslie Redner and Troy Kunze; grandchildren: Daniel Redner, Abigail Redner, Lexi Vossen, and Kaiden Kunze; siblings, Arnell “Nell” (Linda) Kunze and Ardell “Tootie” (David) Naser; sister-in-law, Shirley (David) Plahn; and many nieces and nephews and their extended families. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Bob Redner; and siblings: Arlene (John) DeWitt, Arlo (Theresa) Kunze, Arloa (Ambrose) Potting, Arnold Kunze, and Arlyn “Pete” Kunze.

Per the family’s request, no services will be held.