Ricky Joe Kuntz Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ricky Joe Kuntz (Dillon, Montana), born in Billings, Montana, who passed away on April 29, 2022, at the age of 72, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Edwin and Margaret "Peg" Kuntz; his parents-in-law, Dr. Don Shaffner and Helen Shaffner; his nephew Will Arvik; and his grandson Burke Mellem.
He is survived by: his wife Gail Shaffner; his siblings, Belva Arvik (Harold) of Hysham and Cody Kuntz (Susan) of Custer; his daughter Hilary Biggerstaff; his grandsons, Wyatt and Cole of Bozeman; his daughter Liz Mellem (Ryan); his grandchildren, Beckett, Rook and Keaton of Missoula; his children, Morgan Kuntz of Dillon and Jace Kuntz (Grace) of Lafayette, Indiana.; and his friend Rick.
Donations in Rick's memory can be made to the Montana FFA Foundation. If you wish to donate locally, please consider giving to the Beaverhead County 4-H to help them build their new 4-H building or to the new Beaverhead County High School baseball team.
