Harvey was born on May the 17th, 1944 in Dickinson, North Dakota to Monica and John Kuntz. John and Monica, along with their seven children moved to Circle, Montana in 1959 to operate the Husky Station.
In 1962, at the age of 18, Harvey enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country. A portion of his four years of service aboard the U.S.S. John W. Thomason DD-760 was spent with his brother Squeak. Many a story has been told about their time together.
Following his years of service, he returned to Circle to find employment and eventually part ownership of the Husky Station. And it paid off!! One day he saw Patsy walking home from the Tastee Freeze and engaged her in conversation – thus began their fifty-two years of wedded bliss. To this union six children were born. When not working at the station he and the family spent endless enjoyable hours at the lake house at Rock Creek catching “carp” and just enjoying one another. After their children graduated, Harvey and Patsy Ann made the decision to move to Billings, MT.
Harvey was a family man, who enjoyed spending time with his family above all else. It was very evident that his Grandchildren meant the world to him, and spending time with them may have been his favorite. Harvey was a very kind-hearted man, whose inner warmth and sparkle in his eyes would make any stranger feel welcome. It’s been said that “he would talk as long as someone would listen,” and maybe even beyond at times!
Harvey passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home in Billings.
He was preceded in death by daughters Londa and Brenda; son John; granddaughter Chaela; parents John and Monica Kuntz; his parents-in-law Glenn and Leona Strand; and brothers Leonard and Perry.
Harvey passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 5, 2022 at his home in Billings. He was preceded in death by daughters Londa and Brenda; son John; granddaughter Chaela; parents John and Monica Kuntz; his parents-in-law Glenn and Leona Strand; and brothers Leonard and Perry. He is survived by his wife Patsy Ann of Billings; son Travis Kuntz of Kinsey, MT and children Payton, Asiah and Chaz; daughter Jennifer Sperry (Jason) of Newbury Park, CA and children Makenna, Rally and Merrik; daughter Amber Massey (Mark) of Katy, TX and daughters Avery and Samantha, and son Hunter; sisters Toots (Rudy) Haynie, Bonnie (Bill) Gardner, Sandee Dean, Kathy Kuntz; and brother Ray (Linda) Kuntz.
Harvey will be dearly missed by all who were lucky to know him. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday April 2, 2022 at 12:30 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church of Circle, MT, followed by a military burial at the Riverview Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Rest in Peace with your fellow loved ones Harvey. We love you.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
12:30 p.m.
Saturday April 2, 2022
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Avenue
Circle, Montana 59215
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following the funeral service
Saturday April 2, 2022
Riverview Cemetery
Circle, Montana 59215
Reception
Following the Cemetery
Saturday April 2, 2022
VFW
100 Main Street
Circle , MT 59215
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
12:30 p.m.
Saturday April 2, 2022
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
1100 C Avenue
Circle, Montana 59215
Interment with Full Military Honors
Following the funeral service
Saturday April 2, 2022
Riverview Cemetery
Circle, Montana 59215
Reception
Following the Cemetery
Saturday April 2, 2022
VFW
100 Main Street
Circle , MT 59215
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Louise Twitchell says
Sorry to hear about Harvey. He will be missed by many.
Robert Beason says
sorry for this loss
thoughts to the family
Ron Arthur says
So sorry for your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Mary Jo Lawrence says
Patsy and family: I am so very sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing.
You are all in my thoughts prayers.
Mary Jo Lawrence says
So very sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dick & Carol Scheetz says
Prayers for comfort for the family.
Lauriena Yarger says
SO SO SORRY TO HEAR THIS. HUGS TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MY FRIEND!
Nancy says
hugs to you Patsy, thoughts and prayers to you and family
Tom and Brenda Atkinson says
Sorry for your loss, Patsy! Parayers for you and your family!
Sheila Schwartz says
Dear Patsy
So sorry for your loss but know you share many memories of precious time together even as God brought you through deep sorrows. May the God of comfort envelope you with His presence in the days, months ahead.
Diane Ligon (Shamley) says
Patsy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you endure yet another loss in your precious family. May God bring you peace.
Jeanne Kleppelid Shipstead says
My thoughs are with you . So very sorry.
Harvey & Trudy Kirkegard says
Patsy and family,
Our sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your precious families! We were so saddened to hear of the loss of Harvey. Your memories will give you the strength to carry on and rest assured, Harv will be watching you from heaven above. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and know that we share your grief!
Kathy Aakre Ruddy says
Patsy & family – sending my thoughts and prayers for you during this difficult time.
Marlys Schara Lee says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have so many memories from my childhood spent at the Kuntz house. My thoughts are with you.
Mark and Marlene Dreesen says
Patsy and family…please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Always enjoyed visiting with Harvey. May the God we know and love grant you comfort and peace for the difficult days ahead.
Clay and Karen taylor says
So very sorry to hear this sad news thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends
Larry and Sheri Schmidt says
Praying that God gives you comfort and peace Patsy and family.
Sharon Volkman says
So sorry for your loss. Harvey was a kind, fun person
Charles Kleppelid says
My thoughts and prayers for the family. I enjoyed my conversation with Harvey
Lance Voegele says
Harvey was so good to all of us. We will be praying for all of you who need comfort. A wonderful man that was so caring.
Mary Kasten says
I’m so sorrry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was such a good neighbor to Uncle Paul and Aunt Carrie. Hugs.
Mary Curtiss says
So sorry for your loss.
Jessica Bradley says
Thoughts and prayers for God’s peace for the whole family. So sorry for your loss.
Sheri and Dick Kurtz says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless
Roxy Kasten Musser says
I’m so so sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. May God hold you close and comfort you during this time and always. Please accept my condolences.
Daniel Hoffer says
So sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. He was a very good friend to me. When I traveled for L P Anderson way back when his folks would let me stay with them. Last time I saw him he was driving people to and from the doctors. Great man!!! Dan Hoffer
Mike and Stephanie George says
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss,Harv was one of our favorite people , we love you,if you need anything we are a call away
Debbie (Bond) Wagner says
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lori wenckus says
Dear Patsy and family, I just heard that Harvey passed away. I’m so sorry for your loss. Harvey was one of the reasons I enjoyed going to work each day with Gold Advantage. He would make me laugh and sometimes make me mad and I would have to use my “Harvey voice”. It became an office joke. I will always remember him as a friend. He will be missed.
Will be thinking of you all.
Sharon Paulson Finneman says
Patsy and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. Oh my gosh you have certainly had your share of sadness and loss. I didn’t know Harvey well. I was a classmate of Perry. You will have lots of angels watching over you now. Prayers and thoughts for you and family. May God give you peace and strength.
Kathy Webster James says
I remember Harvey as the Gold Advantage van driver in Billings. He was cheerful and friendly to all. Patsy, you two were a great team. I’m sorry for your sadness.
Sedly Barsness says
I am so sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. I remember hearing someone whistled at me in rim rock mall and looked over to see Harvey and Rick Knipcamp sitting on a bench waiting for their wives. Of course they got the reaction they wanted when I turned bright red. It was always good to see Harvey, always a smile and good conversation. You are in my prayers Patsy.
Donna Ingwaldson says
Patsy and family,
I am so sorry about the loss of Harvey. He was a wonderful man. I worked with him at SVH and reconnected with him as a neighbor. He will be greatly missed. He always had a friendly smile and a hello for everyone.
Connie Gackle Phalen says
May God’s peace and comfort surround all of you, Patsy. What a hard time. Know our prayers are with you.
wayne Leischner says
Patsy and family, so sorry to hear of Harvey’s passing. Wayne and I have many memories. Keeping you in our hearts every day. Harvey knew he was loved. Millie and Wayne
Pete Nagel says
My thought and prayers are with the family and all that knew and
loved Harvey It was my pleasure to know Harvey every since the family came to Circle.
Tawny Hansen says
Condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss.
Deb & Bob Hagemeister says
Travis and family. So sorry for your loss! Enjoyed meeting Harvey in Forsyth. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Deb & Bob
Marteen Taylor says
You guys have given me so many wonderful childhood memories, especially lake memories puttering around on the old pontoon, wrecking on the jet skis and sleeping on that old pullout couch in the cabin. I will always remember how Harvey’s fun loving personality put this shy little girl at ease. He was kind and funny, but we also knew when he meant business! Thank you for all the love your family has given me! Love you guys!
Darla R Ballard says
Sorry to hear of loss of a Father, Brother, Grandfather.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.