Joseph Stanley Kuzniar

Joseph Stanley Kuzinar, LT. COLONEL (Retired) age 82 of Enon passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Kettering Medical Center. He was born the son of Joseph & Bertha (Bonk) Kuzinar on October 23, 1942, in Reading, Pennsylvania. He is preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers – in - law Robert Cast & Jerry Stach. Jospeh is survived by his beloved wife Mary of 53 years; sister-in-law Joyce Stach; numerous nieces, nephews & a host of friends. Joseph graduated from Wilson High School in West Lawn, Pennsylvania class of 1960 where he was a member of the National Honor Society & received the Rensselaer Award for Mathematics and Science. He then attended Lehigh University and earned his B.A. in Mathematics in 1965. Joseph served his country proudly as a member of The United States Air Force from 1965 – 1987. Upon his retirement from the Air Force he went onto work as a civilian at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in the Air Force Research Laboratory from 1987 – 2009. Faith was an important part of his life and he was a longtime member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Fairborn. In his younger days he was an avid deer hunter & sports fan. Most of all he enjoyed traveling with his wife showing her the world. One of their most exciting trips was in California where Joseph introduced Mary to numerous celebrities of the day. Joseph was a loving husband, uncle, brother – in – law & friend. He will be missed by all of those who love him. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Mary, Help of Christians Catholic Church in Fairborn & will be announced at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www.trostelchapman.com