Herman V. Kunkel, 94, formerly of Coplay, died May 3, 2016, in Gracedale Nursing Home, Nazareth.

Born in Albany Township, Berks County, he was a son of the late Warren and Beulah (Rausch) Kunkel.

He was the former owner of Kunkel’s Citi Service gas station, garage and used car sales, Coplay, for 23 years.

Later he worked at the Quality Service gas station, Whitehall, for 10 years until retirement.

He served his country faithfully and honorably during WWII with the U.S. Army.

He was a life member of both the Fullerton Fire Company, and Coplay American Club.

His survivors include daughters Carol A. Kunkel and Linda L., wife of Paul Tacker, all of Coplay; sons Herman R. and his wife, Kathleen, of Walnutport, with whom he last resided, and Harlan E. and his wife, Sandra, of Whitehall; sister Miriam B. Reichel of Kutztown; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by siblings Clarence, Ellis, Clayton, George, Ivan and Howard Kunkel and Arlene Kistler.

Condolences may be recorded at nesterfuneral home.com.

Arrangements were made by Robert S. Nester Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Lynn Township.