Phil was one of a kind. He was a humble man of God who lived his life with passion. Nothing mattered more to Phil than the people in his life. He was a dedicated husband to his beautiful wife of 26 years, Anne Marie, and spent his life caring for her and their three children; Nicholas (25), Jillian (23), and Amelia Grace (20).
Phil, the son of Marion and the late Carl Kuntzman, was born in Detroit on April 2, 1966. He was raised in Rochester, Michigan, the town he loved, where he lived until his death.
Phil is survived by his siblings Alan (Tomi Jo) Kuntzman and Marilyn Hondorp (Greg), his sister in laws Ellen Roberts (Tom) and Molly Green (the late Michael) and his mother-in-law, Jean Green. Phil leaves behind 16 nieces and nephews: David (Shawna) Hondorp, Brian (Linnea) Hondorp, Jonathan Hondorp, Sarah Hondorp, Alison Stofko (Adam), Eric Kuntzman, Michael Kuntzman, Matthew (Meredith) Kuntzman, Meredith Green, Noah Green, Brady Green, Maggie Green, Emily Roberts, Luke Roberts, Abigail Roberts, and Kate Roberts.
Phil attended Rochester High School and graduated from Michigan State University. To know Phil was to love him, as evidenced by the countless friendships which spanned his lifetime. With his infectious, always present smile, Phil made everyone feel calm, comfortable, and important. Wise and insightful, Phil had an uncanny way of saying everything you needed to hear in just a few words. An avid sportsman, Phil loved snow skiing, running, mountain biking, fishing, kite sailing and waterskiing on his beloved Torch Lake. Phil appreciated the simple things in life. He was a fun-loving soul who emanated a childlike joy and his love for life was clear in everything he did.
Phil lived his life in service to the Lord and instilled a deep faith in his children. Phil’s priority was taking care of his family. A faithful steward of the gifts God gave him. Phil was a talented craftsman who loved creating. He began his residential home building business, Upland Properties, in 1992, working over the years to build over 1200 homes. Phil was known as an honest, fair, hardworking man. It brought Phil great joy when his son Nick joined the company to work alongside him.
Words are inadequate to express the impact of Phil’s life on everyone who was blessed to know him. Our hearts are broken but we are comforted by the hope we have in Jesus.
Phil was patient and kind. He was slow to anger and did not speak unkind words about others. He lived a beautiful life as a Christ-follower, faithful husband, devoted father, and true friend to many.
His life is one to be emulated and his legacy reflects the fruit of the Spirit: “…love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22-23
A celebration of the life of Phil Kuntzman will be held on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 11am at Woodside Bible Church, located at 2500 Joslyn Road in Lake Orion, Michigan. Phil's family will welcome all to a gathering at Woodside Bible Church prior to the service from 9:30-11am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Kuntzman children's education fund online at https://everloved.com/life-of/phil-kuntzman/. Envelopes will also be available at the celebration of life.
