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. 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

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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.

Erected 2006 by City of Folsom Parks and Recreation Department.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Science & Medicine.

Location. 38° 40.946′ N, 121° 9.96′ W. Marker is in Folsom, California, in Sacramento County. It is on Stafford Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Folsom CA 95630, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Who is Fisher?

Kuntz Memorial Field Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022

2. Kuntz Memorial Field Marker - wide view

The marker is located behind home plate.

(within shouting distance of this marker); Folsom Institute (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Folsom Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); An Electrifying Past (approx. 0.6 miles away); Forebay (approx. 0.6 miles away); Original Folsom Hydroelectric Plant (approx. 0.6 miles away); Cutting Edge Technology (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pushing Electrons (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Folsom.

More about this marker. The marker is located in Folsom City Park, not far from the zoo entrance.

Kuntz Memorial plaque image. Click for full size.

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 1,015 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 28, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.