Kunz Memorial Field - Folsom, CA - People-Named Places on Waymarking.com

The Place: Kuntz Memorial Field, located in Folsom City Lions Park, is a Little League baseball field dedicated to the memory of Dr. James Kuntz and his two sons, Charles and Jeffrey, who tragically lost their lives in a plane crash in 1970. Dr. Kuntz was a respected physician and community leader who played a vital role in Folsom’s medical and civic life, serving as Chief of Staff at the city's first hospital and actively contributing to local organizations such as the Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce. His passion for youth sports and community development was reflected in his efforts to improve local park facilities. In recognition of his service and the family’s deep connection to Folsom, the City Council named the field in their honor. Rededicated in 2006, Kuntz Memorial Field stands as a lasting tribute to a family whose legacy of dedication, leadership, and love continues to inspire the community.

The Person: Dr. Jim and Bea Kuntz were beloved members of the Folsom community, known for their dedication to family, medicine, and public service. After moving to Folsom in 1963 with their three sons—Jim, Charles, and Jeffrey—they welcomed a fourth son, Tim, born locally at Twin Lakes Hospital. Dr. Jim Kuntz, a respected family physician who completed his residency at Indiana University, quickly became a trusted figure in the region, serving in emergency rooms across the Sacramento area and becoming Chief of Staff at Folsom’s first hospital. His boundless energy extended beyond medicine as he took on leadership roles in local organizations, including Rotary Club and the Chamber of Commerce. His commitment to community enhancement and youth recreation was evident in his work to improve local parks. Tragically, Dr. Kuntz and two of his sons, Charles and Jeffrey, died in a 1970 airplane crash. In their memory, the Folsom City Council named the Little League field at Folsom City Lions Park “Kuntz Memorial Field,” honoring their lasting legacy of service and love for the community.

The plaque: "KUNTZ MEMORIAL FIELD
City of Folsom – Parks & Recreation Department

Dr. Jim and Bea Kuntz came to Folsom in 1963 with their three boys Jim, Charles, and Jeffrey. Tim, their fourth son was born in Folsom at Twin Lakes Hospital. Dr. Kuntz had just finished his residency in family practice at Indiana University when they came to Folsom. Dr. Kuntz immediately gained the highest respect of physicians in the greater Sacramento area where he manned emergency rooms in neighboring communities while building his family practice in Folsom, eventually becoming Chief of Staff of Folsom’s first hospital. Dr. Kuntz’s boundless energy, enthusiasm and leadership drew him deep into Folsom community services as Rotary Club President, Chamber of Commerce Director and attending physician at the annual Fourth of July Rodeo to name a few. Shortly after leading the improvement efforts at Lew Howard Park and Folsom City Lions Park, the lives of Dr. Kuntz and his two sons, Charles and Jeffrey were cut short in a tragic airplane crash in 1970.

Understanding the value of community service, the need for park facilities and the benefits of youth sports, the City Council voted on February 17, 1970 to name the Little League field in Folsom City Lions Park the Kuntz Memorial Field in memoriam of Dr. James Kuntz and his two sons Charles and Jeffrey.

Rededicated April 1, 2006"

Year it was dedicated: April 1, 2006 Location of Coordinates: At the plaque Type of place/structure you are waymarking: Baseball Field Related Web address (if available): Not listed

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