Background
Kuntz, Werner Hinrich was born on April 23, 1898 in Lewiston, Minnesota, United States. Son of Arnold Hilarius and Minna (Koenig) Kuntz.
Kuntz, Werner Hinrich was born on April 23, 1898 in Lewiston, Minnesota, United States. Son of Arnold Hilarius and Minna (Koenig) Kuntz.
Student Concordia College, Concordia Seminary. Master of Arts in Social Administration, Wayne State University, 1953. Doctor of Letters (honorary), Concordia College, 1968.
Ordained to ministry Lutheran Church, 1922. Pastor Saint John's Church, Grey Eagle, Minnesota, 1922-1925, Grace Church, Indianapolis, 1925-1937, Baden Memorial Church, Winfield, Kansas, 1937-1945. Executive secretary Social Welfare, Michigan District, 1945-1953.
Executive director Resettlement for European Refugees, 1951-1953, Board World Relief for Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod, 1953-1970.
Vice president Associate Lutheran Charities. Member of national committee United Community Services Metropolitan Detroit.
Member American Association for United Nations, National Conference on Social Welfare, International Council on Social Welfare, Society for International Development, Lutheran Human Relations Association American. Clubs: Circumnavigators, Clipper.
Married Litana Messerll, April. Children: Richard A., Oralyn (Mistress J.L. Dennison), Joanna, Susan, Judith.