Folsom in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Kuntz Memorial Field
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022
1. Kuntz Memorial Field Marker
Inscription.
Kuntz Memorial Field. . Dr. Jim And Bea Kuntz came to Folsom in 1963 with their three boys Jim, Charles, and Jeffrey. Tim, their fourth son was born in Folsom at Twin Lakes hospital. Dr. Kuntz had just finished his residency in family practice at Indiana University when they came to Folsom. Dr. Kuntz immediately gained the highest respect of physicians in the greater Sacramento area where he manned emergency rooms in neighboring communities while building his family practice in Folsom, eventually becoming chief of staff of Folsom's first hospital. Dr. Kuntz's boundless energy, enthusiasm and leadership drew him deep into Folsom community services as Rotary Club President, Chamber of Commerce Director, and attending physician at the annual Fourth of July Rodeo to name a few. Shortly after leading the improvement efforts at Lew Howard Park and Folsom City Lions Park, the lives of Dr. Kuntz and his two sons, Charles and Jeffrey were cut short in a tragic airplane crash in 1970., Understanding the value of community service, the need for park facilities and the benefits of youth sports, the city council voted on February 17, 1970 to name the little league field in Folsom City Lions Park the Kuntz Memorial Field in memoriam of Dr. James Kuntz and his two sons Charles and Jeffrey.
Dr. Jim And Bea Kuntz came to Folsom in 1963 with their three boys Jim,
Charles, and Jeffrey. Tim, their fourth son was born in Folsom at Twin Lakes
hospital. Dr. Kuntz had just finished his residency in family practice at
Indiana University when they came to Folsom. Dr. Kuntz immediately gained
the highest respect of physicians in the greater Sacramento area where he
manned emergency rooms in neighboring communities while building his
family practice in Folsom, eventually becoming chief of staff of Folsom's
first hospital. Dr. Kuntz's boundless energy, enthusiasm and leadership
drew him deep into Folsom community services as Rotary Club President,
Chamber of Commerce Director, and attending physician at the annual
Fourth of July Rodeo to name a few. Shortly after leading the improvement
efforts at Lew Howard Park and Folsom City Lions Park, the lives of Dr.
Kuntz and his two sons, Charles and Jeffrey were cut short in a tragic
airplane crash in 1970.
Understanding the value of community service, the need for park facilities
and the benefits of youth sports, the city council voted on February 17, 1970
to name the little league field in Folsom City Lions Park the Kuntz Memorial
Field in memoriam of Dr. James Kuntz and his two sons Charles and Jeffrey.
Location. 38° 40.946′ N, 121° 9.96′ W. Marker is in Folsom, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is on Stafford Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Folsom CA 95630, United States of America. Touch for directions.
More about this marker. The marker is located in Folsom City Park, not far from the zoo entrance.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022
2. Kuntz Memorial Field Marker - wide view
The marker is located behind home plate.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022
3. Kuntz Memorial plaque
Just a few steps away from the Kuntz Memorial Field marker is a memorial plaque for the Kuntz family.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 28, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 28, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
