Earl R. Kuenzli, Jr., age 84 of Warren Center, Pa., went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday evening, Dec. 1, 2015. Earl was born on April 14, 1931 in Endicott, N.Y., a son of the late Earl and Mary Kuenzli, Sr. He was a graduate of Owego Free Academy and proudly served his country with the U.S. Army.
On Jan. 16, 1954, a cold and snowy day, Earl married Joan Pitcher and together they made Warren Center their home. Earl and Joan were devoted members of the Warren Center Baptist Church. As a carpenter and a builder for God, Earl along with his wife Joan traveled on many mission trips to Russia and Siberia to aid in building churches.
Earl is survived by his wife of nearly 62 years, Joan; a stepson Ralph and his wife Ranon Wilks; brothers Robert Kuenzli, Donald (Darlene) Kuenzli and Earl Drake, Jr.; a sister Betty Sheffield (Larry Galpin); two grandsons, Matt and Jason; two great grandchildren; a special friend Crystal Franklin and her children Debbie and Gage. Several nieces, nephews and their families also survive.
Family and friends were invited to attend a period of visitation on Friday, Dec. 4 at the Warren Center Baptist Church. Funeral services followed with his pastor, Rev. Larry D. Jennings officiating. Interment followed in the Warren Center Cemetery.
Memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.sutfinfuneralchapel.com. Those who wish may kindly consider a memorial contribution to the Warren Center Baptist Church in loving memory of Earl R. Kuenzli, Jr.
