Curtis Gene Bunch
April 1, 1939 - August 5, 2021
Curtis Gene Bunch, age 82 of La Plata, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital in Macon, Missouri.
Born April 1, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Ernest and Zelma (Thurston) Bunch. On September 12, 1984 in Elko, Nevada, he was united in marriage to Arlene Vaughn who survives.
Also surviving are two sons, Randy and Danny (Teena) Bunch of La Plata, Missouri; one daughter, Kristina (Chris) Wolf of Columbia, Missouri; five grandchildren, Curtiss (Jess) Bunch, Christian (Jessica) Bunch, Braden, Hunter, and Tenley Wolf; one great granddaughter, Briley Bunch; and several nieces and nephews.
His parents and three brothers, Darrell, Paul, and Leon Bunch preceded him in death.
Gene was a 1956 Graduate of La Plata High School. He was an engineer with the BNSF Railway, retiring in 2001. He was a Past Master and 50-year member of the La Plata Masonic Lodge, and was a member and Deacon Emeritus of the La Plata Christian Church.
Gene was many things to many people; Beaky to some; Bunchie to others; husband, dad, grandpa to a special few; and a friend to many. He was a child of God. It made no difference if you were family, friend, fellow competitor, hunting companion, or teammate. He was admired for his innate ability to perform at a high level with grace and integrity, and had a great laugh when it fit. He was a man well respected.
Gene enjoyed hunting, golfing, and St. Louis Cardinal Baseball. Most of all, he loved his family. He took pride in the sporting and academic accomplishments of his kids and grandkids, but even more so in the fact the life values he strove to teach them were reflected in the good, honest people they have become.
Masonic services followed by the funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Sunday, August 8, 2021 at the La Plata Christian Church. Inurnment will be in the La Plata Cemetery.
The family would like to encourage everyone attending to wear a mask.
Memorials in memory of Gene may be made to the La Plata Christian Church or to the donor’s choice. They may be sent to or left at Travis Funeral Chapel, 125 S. Church St., La Plata, MO 63549.
