Time for some General Blog up-dates and Kunshier news.

 Time for some General Blog up-dates and Kunshier news.  Most of the original family genealogy blogs were written between 2013 and 2015. Since many of those blogs lost, for whatever reason, many of the original pictures, I have attempted to replace them. Sometimes I was successful, sometimes not. In some cases I have added new photos and updated text.

 First I want to remind every one that the Big family with Kumschier, Kumsher, Kunshier, Konschier site which is administered by Kornelia "Connie" Pelz is still active and can be linked. 

The two most recent adds were about Gretchen (Kolbow) Kunshier and Robert James Kunshier which I will include here. 

 Gretchen "Kolbow" Kunshier

Gretchen C. Kunshier, age 40 of Forest Lake, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family as the sun set on November 5, 2020. Words can never explain the grace and tenacity Gretchen brought to her fight each day. She had a profound impact on all of us who love her. The love we shared will never leave our hearts. Her greatest talent among many was being a great mother. In the nearly eleven years she was able to spend with her daughter they shared a lifetime of love. It was very evident they were each specifically created to be together as mother and daughter. It was amazing to watch. She is preceded in death by her grandparents Jerry and Marian Tuominen, and Mary Jo Kolbow; aunt Roxan Wilkins, and uncle Peter Nelson. Gretchen is survived by her loving husband Joe; daughter Maija; parents Roger and Jan Kolbow; brothers Jared (Melissa) Kolbow, Jordan (Ashleigh) Kolbow, and Brent (Samantha) Kolbow; grandfather Ronald (Mary) Kolbow; mother and father-in-law Warren and Cheryl Kunshier

         Robert James Kunshier

Robert James Kunshier Age 94 of Forest Lake. Robert passed away peacefully with family around him on January 21st, 2017. He was born January 25, 1922, to Andrew James and Lenore (Sevigny) Kunshier in Forest Lake, MN. He married Hiladore Kloss of Waite Park, MN on September 11, 1948. He was a postal worker, retiring in 1977. He was a member of the American Postal Workers Union, a 60 year, Lifetime member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4210, Forest Lake, and American Legion Post 225, Forest Lake, MN. Robert served in the United States Army during WWII from 1941-45. He was a proud member of the 34th Infantry Division of the Red Bulls, and one of the last two surviving members of 150 young men deployed from the unit in Stillwater, MN. The 34th Unit was the first US Army Division deployed to Europe in WWII. He went first to Lisnaskea, Northern Ireland, serving as an Artillery Sergeant, fought in the North African Campaign, then the Italian Campaign, going from Tunisia, North Africa to Anzio, Italy when the Italians surrendered. He was honorably discharged at the end of the war. 

Bob was a man of deep faith, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, loved walking in the woods, nature and birds, cooking and playing cards. He was an avid biker, riding 15-30 miles a day until he was 90. He was very sociable, enjoyed trips to the casino and drives around the local countryside. His children provided him with joy rides until he passed, with Him directing the route and never losing his way on the most remote country roads. He is survived by his children, Bill (Cheri) Kunshier, Sauk Rapids, Tom (Terry) Kunshier, North Branch, Debbie (Greg) Houle, Stacy, Mary (Mike) Conroy, Prior Lake, Connie (Steve) Mueller, Forest Lake, Lorry (John) Grove, Oakdale, and Birdy (Steve) Dahl, Plymouth; fifteen grandchildren, Scott (Letha) Kunshier, McKenna Kunshier, Tess (Jake) Moosey, Madison Kunshier, Cassidae Kunshier, Sarah Houle (Ben Findley), Andrew Houle, Christopher Mueller (Jessi Anderson), Brittney Mueller (Joe), Caitlin (Ryan) Anderson, Danielle Mueller, Kelsey (Josh) Englund, Brea Kosman, Taylor Dahl, Aimee Dahl; nine great grandchildren, Cole, Maxwell, Isaac, Logan, Ellia, Hartlee, Ryder, Zaiden, Addlynn. He is also survived by his brother, Dean (Barbara) Kunshier, Forest Lake. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2003, sister and brothers Geneva, Glen, and Richard.

Additional Kunshier info was gleaned from the Forest Lake Times newspaper.

Glenn E. Kunshier of Lake Minnewawa was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Forest Lake to Andrew and Lenora (Sevigny) Kunshier. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1946, serving two years in the Pacific. He returned to Forest Lake and worked as a tile/carpet installer. He married Kay Bohler June 20, 1957. They were married 56 years. In 1977, they moved to Big Sandy, purchasing The Triangle Bar and owning it until 1979. Glenn was self-employed, installing tile and carpet around the McGregor area, until he was in his seventies. He enjoyed traveling with Kay and his daughters to many wonderful scenic destinations. He and Kay traveled to Yuma, Ariz., each winter after retirement. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the American Legion of McGregor. He died May 7, 2013 in McGregor. MN.
He is survived by his wife, Kay; daughters, Beth (Dave) Fredrickson, McGregor; and Donna (Rick) Boyer, Aitkin; grandchildren, Jake, Jackie, Cody and Wyatt; great-granddaughter, Issabelle; brothers, Robert and Dean; and sister, Geneva. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dick Kunshier.

Kay Kunshier died Oct. 19, 2019

Gordis "Judy" Kunshier was born June 14, 1922 in Västra Fågelvik, Värmland, Sweden. She married Wayne Kunshier on May 6, 1941 and they made their home in Ham Lake, Anoka County, MN. She died on Jun 6, 2016 and was buried on June 9 in Columbus Township, Anoka County, MN.   She was preceded in death by parents Nels and Ida (Emsell) Peterson.

                                                     Gordis "Judy" Kunshier gravestone

Barbara Anne (Kushier) Mudrick was born on February 4, 1935 to  Clyde Conrad Kunshier and Charlene Mae (Hagen) Kunshier. She was married to Raymond Charles Mudrick on Oct 14, 1955. They divorced on June 26, 1980 but are buried together in Stacy Cemetery, Stacy, Chisago County, MN. 

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n was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Forest Lake to Andrew and Lenora (Sevigny) Kunshier. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1946, serving two years in the Pacific. He returned to Forest Lake and worked as a tile/carpet installer. He married Kay Bohler June 20, 1957. They were married 56 years. In 1977, they moved to Big Sandy, purchasing The Triangle Bar and owning it until 1979. Glenn was self-employed, installing tile and carpet around the McGregor area, until he was in his seventies. He enjoyed traveling with Kay and his daughters to many wonderful scenic destinations. He and Kay traveled to Yuma, Ariz., each winter after retirement. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the American Legion of McGregor.

He is survived by his wife, Kay; daughters, Beth (Dave) Fredrickson, McGregor; and Donna (Rick) Boyer, Aitkin; grandchildren, Jake, Jackie, Cody and Wyatt; great-granddaughter, Issabelle; brothers, Robert and Dean; and sister, Geneva. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dick Kunshier. was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Forest Lake to Andrew and Lenora (Sevigny) Kunshier. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1946, serving two years in the Pacific. He returned to Forest Lake and worked as a tile/carpet installer. He married Kay Bohler June 20, 1957. They were married 56 years. In 1977, they moved to Big Sandy, purchasing The Triangle Bar and owning it until 1979. Glenn was self-employed, installing tile and carpet around the McGregor area, until he was in his seventies. He enjoyed traveling with Kay and his daughters to many wonderful scenic destinations. He and Kay traveled to Yuma, Ariz., each winter after retirement. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the American Legion of McGregor.

He is survived by his wife, Kay; daughters, Beth (Dave) Fredrickson, McGregor; and Donna (Rick) Boyer, Aitkin; grandchildren, Jake, Jackie, Cody and Wyatt; great-granddaughter, Issabelle; brothers, Robert and Dean; and sister, Geneva. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dick Kunshier. was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Forest Lake to Andrew and Lenora (Sevigny) Kunshier. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1946, serving two years in the Pacific. He returned to Forest Lake and worked as a tile/carpet installer. He married Kay Bohler June 20, 1957. They were married 56 years. In 1977, they moved to Big Sandy, purchasing The Triangle Bar and owning it until 1979. Glenn was self-employed, installing tile and carpet around the McGregor area, until he was in his seventies. He enjoyed traveling with Kay and his daughters to many wonderful scenic destinations. He and Kay traveled to Yuma, Ariz., each winter after retirement. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the American Legion of McGregor.

He is survived by his wife, Kay; daughters, Beth (Dave) Fredrickson, McGregor; and Donna (Rick) Boyer, Aitkin; grandchildren, Jake, Jackie, Cody and Wyatt; great-granddaughter, Issabelle; brothers, Robert and Dean; and sister, Geneva. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dick Kunshier. Edward Kunshier, 85, Lake Minnewawa, died May 7, 2013, surrounded by family.

Glenn was born Oct. 23, 1927, in Forest Lake to Andrew and Lenora (Sevigny) Kunshier. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1946, serving two years in the Pacific. He returned to Forest Lake and worked as a tile/carpet installer. He married Kay Bohler June 20, 1957. They were married 56 years. In 1977, they moved to Big Sandy, purchasing The Triangle Bar and owning it until 1979. Glenn was self-employed, installing tile and carpet around the McGregor area, until he was in his seventies. He enjoyed traveling with Kay and his daughters to many wonderful scenic destinations. He and Kay traveled to Yuma, Ariz., each winter after retirement. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the American Legion of McGregor.

He is survived by his wife, Kay; daughters, Beth (Dave) Fredrickson, McGregor; and Donna (Rick) Boyer, Aitkin; grandchildren, Jake, Jackie, Cody and Wyatt; great-granddaughter, Issabelle; brothers, Robert and Dean; and sister, Geneva. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dick Kunshier.