Elmo (Mo) David Kunkel

Elmo (Mo) David Kunkel, (93), of Bella Vista, Arkansas, died Saturday, September 5, 2015 after a brief illness. He was born November 1, 1921 in Hamilton County, Texas to Albert J. Kunkel and Nettie Jand Appleby Kunkel. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lillian Kunkel; brothers, Roland, Albert, James, Charles and Daniel Kunkel and sister, Marie Jahns. Survivors include his wife, Jo Carlene Kunkel; sons Daniel (Linda) Kunkel and Barney (Kathy) Kunkel; stepdaughter, Lynnae (Elwood) Lewellen; stepsons, Randy (Anita) Langhover and Rod Langhover, 20 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. Elmo served in the U.S. Army Air Core and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He received two Purple Hearts, Bronze Star, Combat Infantry Badge, Good Conduct Medal, French Freedom Medal among others. He was honorably discharged. He was a charter member of Bella Vista Lutheran Church, a Life Member and past Commander of the Bella Vista V.F.W. Post #9063; served on the Honor Guard of the Bella Vista V.F.W. and was a member of the American Legion Post #341. A memorial service will be held at 2: p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at Bella Vista Lutheran Church, 1990 Forrest Hills Blvd, Bella Vista, Ark. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory, 2258 Forest Hills Blvd., Bella Vista, Ark.