Darrell Kunz
Written and compiled by Gaylene Johnson
through his sister, Norma Kunz Johnson
Darrell Kunz history by Vesta Kunz
Written and compiled by Gaylene Johnson
through his sister, Norma Kunz Johnson
Darrell Kunz history by Vesta Kunz
Darrell was the first son born to
Alfred Grein and Rosa Knowles Kunz
on their dry farm ranch
at Bothwell, Box Elder, Utah
on August 26, 1918.
He was the third child born after twin girls.
Alfred Grein and Rosa Knowles Kunz
on their dry farm ranch
at Bothwell, Box Elder, Utah
on August 26, 1918.
He was the third child born after twin girls.
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| Darrell in the field at the farm. |
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| Darrell milking a cow on the farm. |
On January 29, 1927,
Darrell was baptized into the
Darrell was baptized into the
LDS church by Reed Giles
at eight years of age.
at eight years of age.
He was confirmed by O. A. Seager
on February 6, 1927.
on February 6, 1927.
On September 30, 1930 Darrell was ordained
a deacon by James Walton.
a deacon by James Walton.
On January 21, 1934 Darrell was ordaineda teacher by John O. Garfield.
Darrell was good-looking and charismatic.
People were drawn towards him
and he had many friends.
He was a rebellious as a teen. His dad, Alfred, bought him a Model A car hoping to get Darrell to straighten up.
Darrell served in the National Guard from
January 2, 1941 to March 2, 1941.
He was then inducted as a private at
Garland, Utah on March 3, 1941.
(PVT BTRY B222 Field Artillary)
He enlisted at twenty-two years old and was a farmer.He had blue eyes, light brown hair, a light complexion, and was 5' 6" tall.
Darrell was discharged for a physical disability [flat feet] on June 10, 1941. Darrell’s Army discharge description was that his physical condition was poor, his character was good and he was single.
An honorable discharge lapel button
was issued at Bushnell.
(PVT BTRY B222 Field Artillary)
An honorable discharge lapel button
was issued at Bushnell.
(PVT BTRY B222 Field Artillary)
Darrell married Mabel Vera James Binggeli
on June 21, 1944.
(Mabel had previously been married and sealed
to Richard Brigham Binggeli.)
They had four children together
born in Logan, Utah.
Joyce was born in 1945, LaRon in 1946,
on June 21, 1944.
(Mabel had previously been married and sealed
to Richard Brigham Binggeli.)
They had four children together
born in Logan, Utah.
Joyce was born in 1945, LaRon in 1946,
Suzanne in 1950 and Al Don in 1951
Darrell and Mabel divorced on Mar 4, 1953.
(Their children's last name name was later changed from Kunz to Binggeli.)
Darrell was not involved in his children's lives leaving Mabel to take care of them. Occasionally he sent Valentine Card money to his sister, Norma, and asked her to send them to his kids.
(Their children's last name name was later changed from Kunz to Binggeli.)
Darrell was not involved in his children's lives leaving Mabel to take care of them. Occasionally he sent Valentine Card money to his sister, Norma, and asked her to send them to his kids.
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Darrell married Thelma Emmance
Darrell married Thelma Emmance
on April 25, 1957.
Darrell eventually moved to
Washington where Thelma died.
Darrell eventually moved to
Washington where Thelma died.
Darrell had a friend named Millie Jones until his death. He had glaucoma, diabetes and went blind. He had applied for a seeing eye dog to help him, but died before receiving it. His Seattle transit shows he had a blind pass.
Darrell wasn’t feeling well, but went to work.
He died at 47 years old on 27 Mar 27 1966 in Seattle, King, Washington of broncho pneumonia due to influenza. He died without a medical attendance and an autopsy was performed.
At the time he lived in Seattle at 6002 Corson Avenue South stating he had been in Seattle for five years. His marriage status is listed as divorced. The informant is King County Coroner Case No. 1046.
Darrell's Death Certificate - Mar. 27, 1966
Darrell's Death Certificate - Mar. 27, 1966
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Darrell's US Armed Forces Death Memorial Certificate
for a funeral and burial.
His funeral and burial took place
on April 2, 1966.
~~~~~Funeral Services of Darrell Kunz~~~~~
Darrell was buried next to his parents in the 
Since Darrel had not been endowed during his lifetime, his family took his name
to the Jordan River Temple.
Wayne Flandro, his brother-in-law, proxy.
Endowed 12 April 1988 JR Temple
Vesta and Marion Flandro, Bonnie and Lenny Huff,Lori and Bryce Mastro, Norma and Gaylene Johnson
were present during the endowment session.
It was later found, even though direct approval from church headquarters was given for the endowment, that the ordinance had been previously done on
19 Oct 1981 SL Temple
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Wayne Flandro, his brother-in-law, proxy.
Endowed 12 April 1988 JR Temple
were present during the endowment session.
It was later found, even though direct approval from church headquarters was given for the endowment, that the ordinance had been previously done on
19 Oct 1981 SL Temple
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Tremonton Ward Records Extraction
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Darrell's Pictorial Pedigree Chart
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