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George C Kunzelman 1920 - 2002

George Charles Kunzelman of Silver City, Grant County, NM was born on April 18, 1920 in Alma Center, Jackson County, Wisconsin United States, and died at age 81 years old on January 6, 2002 in Silver City, Grant County, NM. George Kunzelman was buried at Bridgeport Cemetery 400 Benedum Dr, in Bridgeport, Harrison County, WV.
George Charles Kunzelman
Silver City, Grant County, NM 88061
April 18, 1920
Alma Center, Jackson County, Wisconsin, 54611, United States
January 6, 2002
Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico, 88061, United States
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  • Introduction

    George Charles Kunzelman was born on April 18, 1920 in Alma Center, Jackson, Wisconsin, USA to parents Roy Henry Kunzelman (1892-1955) and Ella Elisa Adleheid Stamm (1892-1953). He had siblings Ernest Lyle (1917-1986) and Evelyn Louise Kunzelman (1928-2016). He was an Army veteran of World War II and a school teacher and administrator. He was an active member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Silver City. George and his long-time friend and business partner, Calvin Watkins owned and operated Western Palms Mobile Estates in Silver City for many years. George married Dorothea Hamilton Morgan (1921-1949) on October 27, 1945 in Harrison, West Virginia, USA. They had a son together, Fred Charles Kunzelman (1947-2016).
  • 04/18
    1920

    Birthday

    April 18, 1920
    Birthdate
    Alma Center, Jackson County, Wisconsin 54611, United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His father was born in Baraboo, Sauk, Wisconsin, USA and his mother was born in Modena, Buffalo, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Nationality & Locations

    George was born and raised in Alma Center, Jackson, Wisconsin, USA. He lived there through the 1940's until he enlsited into the US Military. In the 1960's he lived in Los Angeles, California, USA and then moved to New Mexico and lived there from the 1990's until his death in 2002.
  • Early Life & Education

    He was a high school graduate and at the time of enlistment, had also completed 3 years of high school.
  • Religious Beliefs

    He was an active member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Silver City.
  • Military Service

    George Kunzelman enlisted on July 16, 1942 in Milwaukee Wisconsin (Military serial#: 36251099). He was a private and his terms of enlistment were, "Enlistment For The Duration Of The War Or Other Emergency, Plus Six Months, Subject To The Discretion Of The President Or Otherwise According To Law". He was an Army veteran of World War II.
  • Professional Career

    George was a school teacher and administrator. Kunzelman and his long-time friend and business partner, Calvin Watkins owned and operated Western Palms Mobile Estates in Silver City for many years.
  • Personal Life & Family

    In 1960, he was a registered Democratic voter in Los Angeles, California, USA living at 934 W Holt Ave.
  • 01/6
    2002

    Death

    January 6, 2002
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Silver City, Grant County, New Mexico 88061, United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Bridgeport Cemetery 400 Benedum Dr, in Bridgeport, Harrison County, West Virginia 26330, United States
    Burial location
  • Obituary

    Mr. Kunzelman was born on April 18, 1920, the son of Roy and Ella Kunzelman of Alma Center. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothea Morgan Kunzelman, and his brother, Ernest Kunzelman. He is survived by his son, Fred C. Kunzelman of Fairmont, West Virginia, and two grandchildren, Sandy Scott Kunzelman and Tracy Anne Kunzelman; his sister, Mrs. Evelyn Borchardt, Lombard, Illinois; eight nieces and nephews and his long-time friend and business partner, Calvin Watkins. Mr. Kunzelman and Mr. Watkins have owned and operated Western Palms Mobile Estates in Silver City for many years. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a school teacher and administrator. He was an active member of the Messiah Lutheran Church in Silver City. A memorial service for Mr. Kunzelman was held on Saturday, Jan. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 2501 Swan, Silver City, with Pastor Pellegrino officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Building Fund of the Messiah Lutheran Church at the address show above. Interment was in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Banner Journal; Jan 16, 2002
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In 1920, in the year that George C Kunzelman was born, on November 2, radio station KDKA began broadcasting in Pittsburgh, PA. This was the first commercial radio broadcast in the United States. Westinghouse, a leading manufacturer of radios and the backer of the station, chose the date because of the Presidential election. People liked it because they could hear about the results of the election between Harding and Cox before the morning papers arrived. Four years later, there were 600 commercial stations broadcasting in the U.S.
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In 1933, George was only 13 years old when on March 4th, Franklin Delano Roosevelt became the 32nd President of the United States. He was elected four times (equaled by no other President) and guided the United States through the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl, and World War 2. His wife was his cousin Eleanor Roosevelt (Teddy Roosevelt's niece) who President Truman called "First Lady of the World". Some of the major programs that survive from his presidency are the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Wagner Act (The National Labor Relations Act of 1935) , the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Social Security.
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