Gordon Earl Kunaschk

Born in Racine on August 29, 1938, he was the son of the late John Francis Irwin and Irene (Hinkley) Kunaschk. He was the husband of Sandra Ellen (Mark) Kunaschk, whom he married in 1963.

Mr. Kunaschk graduated from Racine Kenosha Teacher’s College and received his masters in education from University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. He was a reservist, honorably discharged, in the Army reserves.

Gordy devoted his career and free time to improving the lives of children. He spent his career as a public school teacher for the state of Wisconsin in the Kenosha School District, including two decades at Bose Elementary.

Growing up in a small house in Racine with his ten siblings, Gordy worked multiple jobs for years, often going to school at the same time. Thousands of kids at school and church youth programs spent time working with him over the decades, first at Atonement Lutheran Church in Racine and most recently at the Community Lutheran Church in Henderson where he was a member. He was Kenosha County Teacher of the Year and received many other teaching and volunteer accolades. In a 1979 Racine Journal Times article salute to Gordy, he was described as a “respected man, not only for his intelligence and compassion, but for his never-ending flow of energy.” He was a member of Phi Delta Kappa teacher’s fraternity, UCT, the 50-plus men’s group at Community Lutheran, and the Las Vegas Cadillac Club where he enjoyed showing his classic ’92 Cadillac.

Gordy loved the Green Bay Packers and enjoyed going to the Rum Runner to watch Sunday games. He enjoyed sailing as part of a racing crew on Lake Michigan, where he also enjoyed fishing for Coho salmon. He had an uncanny ability to bump into people he knew at random places. Teachers, former students, friends, people from his paper route sixty years ago, etc. often considered by some as the unofficial Wisconsin greeter to Las Vegas.

Gordy is survived by his wife Sandra, children and spouse, Craig W Kunaschk (Bobbie Chase) of New York, Brian E Kunaschk; grandchildren Chase and Clare Kunaschk. Also survived by two of his ten siblings Helene and Judy.

A private memorial service and interment is being held at Palm Mortuary in Las Vegas, NV.