Lloyd (Bud) Kunkel

Dates

April 13, 1937 - June 5, 2026

Obituary

Lloyd (Bud) Kunkel, 89, of Mitchell, SD, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at Edgewood Memory Care in Mitchell. Funeral Mass will be 10:30 AM Thursday, June 18, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Mitchell, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery in Mitchell. Arrangements by Bittner Funeral Chapel.

Bud Kunkel was born April 13, 1937, in Alexandria, SD, to Raymond and Alma Kunkel. He graduated from Edgerton Consolidated High School in Farmer. Bud loved farming!! There is no greater display of faith than a farmer planting seeds in the field. His farmer's words of wisdom would be: The grass is always greener where you spread the most manure. Bud proudly served his country in the U.S Army National Guard for 20 years.

Left to cherish Bud's memory are his stepsons, Chad (Jill) Larson and Brett Larson; brother, Ron (Gloria) Kunkel; sister, Mary Zeal; six grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews.

Bud is preceded in death by his wife, Maureen Kunkel; parents, Raymond and Alma Kunkel; and sisters, Lucine Merlock and Lois Kayser.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a charity of your choice in Bud’s memory.

Visitation(s)

Date
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Time
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Location
Holy Family Catholic Church
222 N Kimball St
Mitchell, SD

Service

Date
Thursday, June 18, 2026

Time
10:30 AM

Location
Holy Family Catholic Church
222 N Kimball St
Mitchell, SD

Cemetery

Graceland Cemetery
Mitchell, SD

Posted by Autumn Burns on June 12, 2026

It was a pleasure knowing you and taking care of you

Posted by Ryan and Diane Slaba on June 12, 2026

Such a great guy. Rest in peace Bud. 🕊️✝️

Posted by Frank & Mary Bruna on June 12, 2026

Bud was a very special friend. Frank & Bud would talk farming. We would enjoy playing pinochle with him & his friend Louise. Bud's laugh was so pleasant. We made a road trip to his farm & he told us about all the great memories. Sunday before his passing we went & said our goodbye. He said our name & pointed up. Heaven gained an angel. Rest in peace.

Posted by Dick and Carol Kunkel on June 10, 2026

Bud was a very important part of our lives. He came often to play cards and have supper with us. He would come and help work cattle, help with silage, help work on tractors, whatever we needed. Loved him like a big brother. May God bless him in a special way because he was a very special person. So sorry not to be able to be at the service but will be saying prayers for his family. May God's blessings be with you.

Posted by Bob and Bonnie Coy on June 8, 2026

We have known Bud for a long time and could not find a better person. He always had a smile on his face and was a great conversationist. May he rest in peace with his sisters

Posted by Charolette Peterson on June 8, 2026

So sorry for your loss sending prayers for the family. Hi Darrell.

Posted by Jacki Kunkel on June 8, 2026

Great memories of Bud coming to the Kunkel family farm; playing cards and rolling a toothpick in his mouth. Bud had a great laugh and told great stories. He will be missed.

Posted by Troy Coatsworth on June 8, 2026

Very fond memories of Bud. He was a great guy and always had a smile on his face. Condolences to the family.

Posted by Marge Wagner on June 8, 2026

Sorry for your loss Bud was a good man he will be missedyou have my sympathy and prayers

Posted by Marge Wagner on June 8, 2026

Sorry for your loss Bud was a good man he will be missedyou have my sympathy and prayers