Dorothy Lucille Kuntz, 93, of Scottsbluff, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Monument Care and Rehab in Scottsbluff. Her funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Thursday, January 5, 2022, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Jeffrey Grams officiating. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery. It is respectfully requested that in lieu of any flowers, memorials in Dorothy’s honor be made in care of the family to be designated at a later time. Online condolences may be made by viewing Dorothy’s memorial page at www.bridgmanfuneralhome.com. Bridgman Family Funeral Home in Scottsbluff is entrusted with arrangements.
She was born October 17, 1929, to Jake and Frieda (Lohrie) Gettman. Dorothy graduated from Scottsbluff High School and attended Chadron State College prior to teaching school in rural Scotts Bluff County. Dorothy married Clarence S. Kuntz in Scottsbluff on January 11, 1948. They farmed north of Scottsbluff. Dorothy and Clarence were members of St. John's Lutheran Church.
Dorothy is survived by daughters Diana Clark and Debra (Dave) Ryan, grandsons Jayson, Rodney, Corey, Kelley, 9 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandson, brother Bill (Sandra) Gettman, sister Caroline Hall, as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Preceding her in death were her parents, husband Clarence, sister Elaine Kling, and infant grandson Jeffrey.