Jason Michael Kuntz

Jason Michael Kuntz, 33, of Buchanan, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 21, 2021, at home with his family by his side. Jason was born on August 29, 1987, to Michael and Sharon (Geik) Kuntz in South Bend, IN. He graduated from Buchanan High School in 2006 and graduated from Western Michigan University in 2011. Jason was a lifetime member at First Presbyterian Church in Niles where he served as a Deacon and had most recently attended Gospel City Church in Granger. Jason is survived by his parents, Michael and Sharon Kuntz; brother, Bryan (Ty Bookout) Kuntz; paternal grandparents, Richard and Joan Kuntz; several beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and students. Jason was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, William and Shirly Geik. Jason was an interventionist for Buchanan Community Schools for seven years and most recently a third-grade teacher at Three Oaks Elementary School. When Jason wasn’t teaching, you may have seen him stocking shelves at the local Martin's grocery store or at church on Sunday morning. You might have been one of the lucky participants in the history clubs he started or attended one of his history presentations within your community. You may have heard him announcing Friday night football or Saturday afternoon basketball games with Regional Radio Sports Network. Perhaps you are a student, or parent of a child who has a newfound love for history because of him. Jason was kind, an amazing storyteller, loved history; both studying it and teaching it, and most of all, loved his family and Jesus. A private celebration of life service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at Swem Chapel, 301 W. Front St., Buchanan. The public is welcome to attend but please remain in your vehicles where the service will be radio broadcasted on our website.. At the funeral home, funeral associates will help instruct and assist you to the proper station. The service will also be livestreamed for the public and can be viewed on Jason’s obituary page at www.swemchapel.com under the photos & videos tab. Interment will follow with a full public funeral procession, to the Galien Cemetery. Public visitation will be held from 5-8 pm on Friday, March 26, 2021, also at the funeral home. Out of respect for the family and community, masks and social distancing will be required. With all the lives Jason has touched through the years, we ask that your sharing at visitation be brief, so everyone in the community can give their support. Those wishing to send a condolence online may do so at www.swemchapel.com. The family would like to thank everyone for their generous contributions and continued support the past year.