Daniel Joseph Kunkel, age 62, died Tuesday after a sudden illness. He was a life resident of Canton, 1975 graduate of Saint Thomas Aquinas High School and retired from the City of Canton after 32 Years of service. Dan was a member of various veteran organizations and an avid Indians, Buckeyes, Browns and NASCAR fan. Survived by a son, Andrew J. Kunkel, parents, Donald and Mary (Evangelista) Kunkel, partner, Sue Miller and her children, Andrew (Gwen) and Lisa Miller and grandchildren, Gavin and Lilly, sister, Christine (Larry) Mayberry, brothers, Ronald J. (Helen) Kunkel, Gary J. (Linda) Kunkel and Scott J. (Sharon) Kunkel, and former wife, Vicki Kunkel. Friends may call Friday from 5-7 p.m. at the Lamiell Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Legion Post 44.