Thomas A. Kundinger

KUNDINGER, Thomas A.  Age 78, of Bloomfield Hills, formerly of Fenton, died August 11, 2004 at Providence Hospital. Funeral Services will be held 11 AM Saturday, August 14, 2004 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Rd., Fenton, Dr. Mick Burns officiating. Visitation will be 2-9 PM Friday. Those desiring may make contributions to the Fenton Community Foundation. He was born July 17, 1926 in Detroit the son of Arthur and Thelma (Baur) Kundinger. He was a graduate of Sebewaing High School, and Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy as a military officer. He was a veteran of WWII. Mr. Kundinger had worked as a policeman in Detroit and worked for J.N. Fauver, a fluid power distributor. He was the founder of Kundinger Fluid Power, and remained active with his family in the business and serving on the Board of Directors. He was a founding member of the First National Bank of Fenton. He served as a past president of the Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce and was a past member of Spring Meadows Country Club. He was a founding member of the Fluid Power Distributors Association. Surviving are: wife Dorothy; mother, Thelma of Clare; 3 sons, Thomas J. and wife Joanne of Neenah, WI, Gregory L. and wife LariAnne of Arlington, VA, Brian N. and wife Jeanine of Rochester, MI; 8 grandchildren, Thomas E., Paul R., Matthew J., Michael J., Kelly R., Heather M., Brian N. II, Todd R.; 2 great-granddaughters, Taylor and Alix; 2 great-grandsons, Carter and Thomas E. II; brother, William J. He was preceded in death by his father, Arthur; grandson, John A.; and sister, Sally. Friends may share their online condolences or tributes at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.