QUINCY -- Arthur J. Kunkel, 89, of 2535 Old Orchard Road, a truly devoted husband, father and grandfather and proud owner and operator of Quincy Building Materials Company, died at 1:16 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, at Blessing Hospital. Arthur was born on July 16, 1927, in Quincy to a warm and welcoming Arthur V. and Hilda Zimmerman Kunkel. He is survived by the love of his life, Nancy Fuelbier. They married June 30, 1951, in St. Peter Church, where they have been active, life-long parishioners. Mr. Kunkel attended St. Francis Grade School and graduated in 1945 from Notre Dame High School, where he was an accomplished catcher on the baseball team and an acclaimed center for the football team. He served in the U.S. Navy for two and a half years before receiving an invitation to the Naval Academy in Annapolis, where he met his lifelong friend and best man, Ed O'Shea. Arthur returned to Quincy to attend Quincy College and become a member of the first ever QU football team. In 2015, Art, along with his long-time friend Hank Constanino, were recognized at the opening of the new QU stadium as members of that first QU football team. He remained active in sports, particularly tennis, throughout most of his life. Mr. Kunkel owned and operated successful family businesses for almost 47 years. He retired as owner and manager of Quincy Building Materials Company and Kunkel Packing and Provision, both originating at 20th and Broadway. He transitioned into real estate, enjoying a second career with Davis and Associates until 2009. He was a member of the Quincy Exchange Club and the Knights of Columbus Third Degree. For many years, he was a member of Spring Lake Country Club, Quincy Country Club and the Quincy Racquet Club. He was proud to participate in an Honor Flight to visit the national memorials in Washington, D.C. In addition to his beloved Nancy, Arthur is survived by his daughter Kristin Kunkel Frohn and her husband Brad of Beverly Hills, Mich.; four grandchildren, Keaton, Kendall, Kelsey and Kaitlin Frohn; and a nephew Dennis "Denny" Campbell and his wife Nancy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Marjorie Kunkel Campbell along with her husband Raymond. Both surviving and preceding Arthur in death are numerous lifetime friends, including the "Romeos" who counted on him to make regular lunch-group arrangements; worldwide traveling companions of his and Nancy's; his card-game partners; caregivers who assisted both at their residence and at Good Samaritan Home; and the children of his and Nancy's close circle of friends whom he treated as his own family. SERVICES: 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 2, 2016, at Church of St. Peter with Monsignor Leo Enlow as officiant. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery with military honors. VISITATION: 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, at Duker and Haugh Funeral Home. MEMORIALS: Quincy Notre Dame, School Sisters of Notre Dame or Franciscans of the Sacred Heart Province. WEBSITE: dukerandhaugh.com.SClBCondolences may be expressed online at whig.com.