Michael Kunc

with the Lord on Thursday, September 13th, 2018 after a hard fought and courageous

battle with cancer.

Michael was born on December 4, 1951 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to parents Myrna

Jeane and Raymond Frank Kunc. The family grew over time as Michael’s younger

brother, Rolland (Rollie) Clayton and their little sister, Jeane Annette were born. The

Kunc family moved to Houston in 1968 where they and their families continue to reside.

Michael graduated from Sharpstown Highschool in 1971. He then attended the

University of Houston, obtaining a teaching degree in Special Education. His career

path would later turn to Cosmetology. He eventually opened his own hair salon -

“Styles Unlimited”. As Michael’s talent, expertise and work ethic became known

throughout the Hair Care Industry…he found himself in great demand. Not only by

clients but by industry giants such as Redken (now owned by L'Oréal Group). Michael

was recruited to join the Regional Management Team to train and equip Salon Owners

and Hairdressers in the use of Redken Products. Over a span of 20+ years, Michael’s

career was exceptionally successful and well respected.

Being a man of many talents, Michael explored numerous hobbies! He was an

AMAZING artist-working in both oils and watercolors. He studied Jazz dancing and

had a love for playing the piano, attending broadway shows and relaxing on a weekend

watching old movies. He rarely met a mystery he didn’t like! His home was surrounded

by flowers and fruit trees. He could reproduce his Czech Grandmother’s kolache and

dinner roll recipes with perfection! Animals have always held a very tender and special

place in Michael’s heart. As a young man he owned and loved a beautiful chestnut

quarter horse whose given name was ‘Alexis’ but was eventually and affectionately

called ‘Booger!’ because it was probably a much more fitting nickname. He had two

other beloved pets… “Bullet’ - a rescue Toy Poodle and “Pip Squeak” a Tea Cup

Poodle. “Pip” was loyal and adoring to Michael from the beginning to the very end…as

he laid at the foot of his bed and occasionally making his way to his ‘Daddy’s’ pillow to

give him a quick ‘I love you’ kiss or nuzzle.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents, Myrna Jeane Kunc and Raymond Frank

Kunc. He is survived by his brother, Rollie Kunc (wife-Jeri Lee) and his sister, Jeane

Putz (husband-Mitchell).

Nieces and Nephew: Sara Joy Frierdich (husband-Ryan), Christen Haley Madigan

(husband-Chris) and James Sakwitz.

Great Nieces and Nephews: Emma, Sophia & Abby Frierdich. Stella, James & River

Madigan.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to the American

Cancer Society in Michael’s honor.

A memorial service will be held at a later time. The family will communicate the date

and location via social media.