Donald Wayne Kunkel, 64, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Ron Feather officiating. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Marlin. Family will receive friends, Sunday, April 15, from 6-8 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Adams Funeral Home in Marlin.

Donald was born Sept. 5, 1953 to Harding and Dorothea (Benke) Kunkel in Marlin, Texas. He was a life time resident of Otto, Texas. Donald graduated from Mart High School in 1973. He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Donald was also a farmer and Rancher in Falls County. He enjoyed visiting relatives and eating at the Marlin Dairy Queen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harding and Dorothea Kunkel.

Survivors include his brother, Darrell Kunkel and wife, Joy of Otto, Texas; sister, Carol McDonald of Otto, Texas; nephews, Levi Kunkel of Washington State, and Daniel Kunkel of San Antonio; nieces, Ashley Branch and husband, Eric of Hewitt, and Lauren McDonald of Otto; three grandnephews and one grandniece.