San Andreas, CA…Calaveras County Sheriff Gary G. Kuntz 63 years old born June 30, 1952 in Mandan, North Dakota died October 29, 2015 of a heart attack. Gary died in his home surrounded by family and friends. He moved to Calaveras County in 1969 and was a graduate of Calaveras High School in 1970.
Gary left behind his life partner for 12 years Johanna Vermeltfoort. Three children, Amy Haire/Emmit, Sabrina House/Matt and Garret Kuntz. Gary had 9 grandchildren, 2 brothers, Daryl Kuntz /Kathy, Harlan Kuntz/Rhonda and 2 sisters Michelle Newby/Jack, Carlotta Coss/Riquildo and numerous nieces, nephews, and in-laws. Gary’s Mother is Lillian Kuntz. He was preceded in death by his Father George A. Kuntz
Sheriff Kuntz worked as a Concrete Mason from 1971-1985, graduated from Delta College Police Academy then in 1985 started his career at Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office as a Reserve/Extra Hire Officer. Sheriff Kuntz worked his way up through ranks of Patrol Officer, Detective, Sergeant, Operations Commander, Jail Commander, Lieutenant and Sheriff in 2010 to present. He was involved in numerous associations and groups and enjoyed motorcycles, cars and golf. Gary’s legacy will always be known as being deeply rooted in this county and being the “Sheriff of the people”.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the nonprofit Sheriff Kuntz cofounded in 2012. Friends of the Calaveras Sheriffs Office.org or POB 1522 Valley Springs 95252. Any other gift or flowers are asked to be delivered to the Celebration at Ironstone. Thank you.
His family will hold a private Mass in San Andreas for family and close friends before the Celebration and a family/friend gathering afterward in San Andreas. Sheriff Kuntz will be laid to rest in Jenny Lind that weekend.
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A more fair and honest man I have never met! Ride on friend.
Sheriff Gary Kuntz was truly a Sheriff for the people of Calaveras County as he wanted to be. I am sad that he left us so early in life. We can only hope that his tradition will live on in the Sheriffs Department. He will be missed. I was honored to know him.
Sheiff Kuntz, I will miss talking to you as I called you a monrh to month and yoiu were ALWAYS available to talk to me. I am so sad to see you leave so early in life, However you and I did share one thing and that is we both were Catholics.
May you R I P and may God Bless You, Friends Family and the entire community as I lived in Mountain Ranch from 1980 to 1992.
Make sure when you are up there in Heaven with our heavly Fatyher you say hello yo my dad Colonel Roy D. Wathen and his wife (My mom) Sally too.