He was born May 11, 1938, in Milwaukee, son of the late Ralph Sr. and Bernice (Olson) Kuenstler. Ralph resided in New Berlin, Wis. for 60 years. He owned Mohr’s Automotive Services for 12 years and retired from the City of New Berlin Highway Department in 1998. Ralph was an officer and member of the New Berlin Lions Club and the Norway Moose Lodge.

He is survived by his loving wife, Maureen; one brother, Russell (Sandra) Kuenstler of New Berlin; one son, David (Melinda) Kuenstler of Big Lake, Minn.; one daughter, Gail (Gregg Gilmore) Kuenstler of Milwaukee; one step-son, Richard Morehouse of Middleton, Wis.; one step-daughter, Patricia (Charles) Sneesby of St. Francis, Wis.; three grandchildren, Hannah, Lucas, Megan Kuenstler; four step-grandchildren, Jessica Sneesby, Nicholas, Kenneth and Sonja Morehouse; various nieces and nephews and one step-great-granddaughter.

In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara (Michael) Culver.

Visitation will be Friday, Nov.21, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Norway.

The funeral Mass will be held at 1 p.m. Fr. Timothy Ekaitis will officiate.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home, Iron Mountain to honor Ralph’s Legacy of Life.

You may light a candle in remembrance of Ralph, or leave a condolence for his family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com