Arthur Ernest Kunberger, Jr.

Arthur Ernest Kunberger Jr, born on November 25, 1931, in Baton Rouge, LA, passed away on December 8, 2023, in Sarasota, FL, at the age of 92. He was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. Arthur grew up in Baton Rouge, LA and earned a BS and MS in Chemical Engineering at Louisiana State University. Arthur served as a First Lieutenant in the US Army from 1952 to 1954, where he held the positions of Gas Generation Unit Commander and Post Engineer Supply Officer in Europe. He was joined in post war France by his new bride Beverly, and they welcomed their first son Arthur III on an army base in the Loire Valley. After his military service, Arthur pursued a successful career at Exxon Corporation from 1952 to 1986, where he excelled in corporate planning and marketing. His work took him and Beverly to various cities in the US as well as to Colombia and Brazil, where he was the Corporate Planning Manager. In 1988, after retiring from Exxon, Arthur and Beverly moved to Atlanta GA where they opened PCR, a computer franchise, with the family. Arthur retired for good in 1996 and he and Beverly eventually moved to Sarasota FL. Arthur was a passionate individual with a variety of interests. He enjoyed golfing, gardening, genealogy, and cheering for his beloved LSU Tigers. He was an avid photographer, videographer, and family historian, chronicling the many travels and adventures on which he led the family. Later in life he embarked on bucket list adventures, including travel to the Antarctic, Australia, and to Germany to reunite with relatives. He cherished his role as a father of three and a devoted grandfather to two granddaughters and a grandson. Arthur is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Beverly Miller Kunberger, his sons Arthur Kunberger III and Charles Kunberger, daughter-in-law Linda Runyan Kunberger, his daughter Laura Kunberger, son-in-law David Millie, and grandchildren Corinne Kunberger Striepe and her husband Maximillian Striepe, Jane Kunberger and her fiancé Luis Bello, and Samuel Millie. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him. Arthur will be remembered for his service to his country, his achievements in his career, and his zest for life through his hobbies and interests. His legacy will live on in the hearts of those he touched.

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Arthur Ernest Kunberger, Jr.

November 25, 1931 - December 8, 2023