Robert S. Kunselman

Robert S. “Skeet” Kunselman, age 79, of Strattanville, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He was born on June 11, 1947, in Brookville. Skeet was one of twelve children of the late Alonzo Frederick Kunselman and Jessie Minerva Deemer Shearer. He graduated from Clarion Limestone High School in 1967 and continued his education at Jeff Tech, where he received a welding apprenticeship. Skeet then enlisted in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, proudly serving until 1969, when he was honorably discharged. He married the love of his life, Penny L. Crick, on December 20, 1969, and they shared 56 dedicated years of marriage. He retired as a journeyman from Owens-Illinois Glass Plant in Clarion. Even after retirement, Skeet stayed busy, putting his fabrication skills to use by helping others with projects and haymaking on the farm. He also took great pleasure in collecting and restoring old cars. Skeet had a way of fixing anything and bringing it back to life. He was a true jack-of-all-trades. Skeet was a member of the American Legion Post #066 and VFW Post #2145, both of Clarion. He was an avid lover of Labrador retrievers and cherished every moment spent with his family. In his early years, Skeet loved riding his motorcycle and horseback. He was an exceptional man, whose greatest joy in life was pouring his heart into his sons. He had a deeply rooted sense of fairness and made certain they had everything they needed. When Skeet was navigating challenges in his teenage years, Gene and Connie Smith took him under their wing, giving him the guidance and unwavering support he needed. This shaped him into the man he became, someone who silently believed in paying it forward. In addition to his loving wife, Skeet leaves behind his sons, Robert N. Kunselman and his wife, Juanita, of Strattanville, and Derek Kunselman and his wife, Danielle, of Corsica; his granddaughter, Jerrica Sheridan and her husband, Stephen, of Scranton; his grandson, Nicholas Lockwood and his wife, Abigail, of Monroeville; three adored great-grandchildren, Kinsley Rae Sheridan, Adalyn Mae Sheridan, and Wesley Alder Lockwood; and his bonus son, Marcus “Mark” Radaker, aka Skeet’s third son. He also leaves behind his three brothers, Dave Kunselman and his wife, Randi; Jim Kunselman and his wife, Luella; and Don Kunselman and his wife, Faith; his sister, Betty Lou Rhines and her husband, Leroy; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Skeet was preceded in death by his brothers, John, Butch, Tom, Raymond, and Kenny Kunselman, and his sisters, Shirley Himes and Myra Hill. The Robert V. Burns Funeral Home in Clarion has the distinct honor of serving the family. There will be no public visitation or services, and cremation care has been entrusted to the RV Burns Crematorium, Inc.

Robert S. Kunselman

June 11, 1947 - June 30, 2026