James “Jim” Joseph Kunz passed away peacefully at his home on April 13, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness.

He was born on September 18, 1940, in Ironwood, Michigan, to the late Ed and Loretta (Nadolny) Kunz.

Jim quickly developed a passion for hockey and baseball that would continue throughout his life. Jim graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic High School in 1959 and went on to complete pharmacy school in Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma.

After serving as a pharmacist for many years at Schultz Pharmacy in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Jim eventually became the owner of Falls Drug Store in Crystal Falls, Michigan, until his retirement.

In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his brother, John, and nephew, Jeffrey.

He is survived by his loving wife, Janet "Jan" (Allan) Kunz, daughters, Jamie, Nancy, and Anita (Robert), Deidre: son, James Jr.; granddaughter, Katie (Jordan); and step-children, Kim (George), David, Jennifer (George), Todd (Kari), Lisa (Vince), and Robert (Jacque); and many grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home, Florence, Wisc. A Memorial Service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Rev. Soja Joseph will officiate.

Friends may leave condolences and tributes to Jim’s family online at www.jacobsfuneralhomes.com

The family has chosen Jacobs-Lundholm Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Florence, WI, to honor Jim’s legacy of life.