Hal G. Kuntz ’60

Hal died Aug. 18, 2014, in Houston.

Born in San Antonio, Texas, Hal prepared for Princeton at the Lawrenceville School. At Princeton, he was a member of the freshman wrestling team and played golf his last three years. He took his meals at Cottage Club and graduated with a degree in    geological engineering.

After graduation, Hal served in the Army in Korea, Kentucky, and Oklahoma. As he put it, “protecting my country for the most part with my golf clubs,” winning the Fourth Army Championship, six under par in 72 holes.

He then worked for Mobil Oil for 11 years before co-founding KLK Corp. and several other firms in the oil and gas industry. He also earned an MBA in finance and both private and commercial pilot licenses. After retiring from the oil and gas business, Hal began working on his 50,000-acre ranch in Mexico and 12,600-acre ranch in Texas. Hal served on several boards, including the Houston Grand Opera. His enthusiasm for bird shooting took him often to England, Spain, and Argentina.

Survivors include Hal’s wife, Annette; her children and grandchildren; and his children and grandchildren. The class extends sympathy to all the family.