Brenda Jeanne Kunkel

Brenda J. Kunkel, 73, went home to be with the Lord April 4, 2018. She leaves behind her loving husband and soul mate of 50 years, Clyde, her daughters and families; Jody and Grant, Lauren and Kate Beckley, and Laura and Keith, Ella and Gwen Duplain. Other surviving families include mother Evelyn Roth; Larry and Clarice Roth; Karen, Walter and Yuri Slepchuk; and Tami, Rick, Johnathan, Rachel and Ali Perdue. Brenda is a 1962 DeVilbiss High School and 1966 BGSU graduate who spent her life’s work serving others and God at Epworth United Methodist Church for 30 years as Director of Congregational Care. Additionally, she initiated and taught Body Recall, an exercise program for mature adults. She lived her life guided by her strong faith, joy, passion, and commitment. She was a loving, caring person willing to listen, offer an encouraging word or a smile at the right time. Brenda never met an individual that didn’t know she cared about them and instantly became a friend. The family will receive friends on April 8th from 3:00 - 8:00 at Walker Funeral Home, 5155 West Sylvania Avenue, Toledo Ohio. A celebration of Brenda’s life will be held at 11:00 April 9th at Epworth United Methodist Church, 4855 Central Avenue, Toledo Ohio 43615. Brenda and Clyde thank the excellent caring staff of the Hickman Cancer Center and all of the friends who have prayed for and supported them on this journey. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Epworth United Methodist Church Memorial Garden, 4855 Central Avenue, Toledo Ohio 43615.