Harlan Michael Kuntz, Sr. of Valley Springs

   Harlan Michael Kuntz, Sr. of Valley Springs, suddenly passed away at his home on August 10, 2016. He was 53.

   Harlan "Harley" is survived by his wife Rhonda, and children Harlan "Michael"
Kuntz, Jr. of Valley Springs, Arielle (Zach) Winfield of Mokelumne Hill, and Danyele (Clarence) Hammick of Valley Springs.

   Harlan also had three grandchildren, Arik Winfield, George Thomas Hammick, and Lillian Rose Kuntz; his mother Lillian Kuntz of Valley Springs, sisters Michelle (Jack) Newby, Carlotta (Rick) Coss and brother, Darryl (Kathy) Kuntz and in-laws the
McClean family.

   He was preceded in death by his father George Kuntz in 1998 and brother Gary Kuntz in 2015.

   He leaves five nieces, three nephews, four great nieces, nine great nephews and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

  Harley was born in Richmond on May 23, 1963. In 1969 the family moved to the Jenny Lind area of Valley Springs and in 1977 moved to Clements, where he attended Lodi High, graduating in 1981.

   He then went to work for Fayette in Tracy. In 1987 he married and moved back to the Valley Springs area with his wife Rhonda.

   In 1990 he joined his father's business, Valley Springs Electric.  In 1997 he went to work for Mueller Electric, where he worked until the day of his passing.

   He enjoyed hunting, fishing and all outdoor sports.  He especially enjoyed his time at the racetrack, being a member of the pit crew for Bolin Builders race team, where they traveled the west coast on the weekends.

   Some of his fondest memories were coaching the Junior Redskins in 2011 and 2012. He loved cooking for various events for family and friends whenever he could.

    His wife and children referred to him as Big Bear, and was often times called the "gentle giant".  His laugh was contagious and his smile was beaming, his hugs were welcomed and he always had a kind word for everyone and a helping hand for those who needed it.

   A Celebration of Life will be held October 1, 2016 at the Burson Lions Club at 1 PM.  Dinner will be provide with a pot luck side dish and dessert bar.

   For more information regarding food, contact Carlotta Coss at 209-642-5628, a message is welcomed.

   Please join our family to celebrate the life of our beloved Harley, who was the best husband, father, grandfather "Popo", son, brother, uncle and friend.

   San Andreas Memorial Chapel is handling arrangements.