Pauline Kuntz 74, of Jefferson City passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 surrounded by family. Her family will fondly remember her as a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, an avid traveler, and a lover of theater, music, and dance.
 Born in Mexico, MO to the late Chester and Edith (Woodward) Carter, Pauline grew up in Centralia, MO and was a graduate of Centralia High School. She went on to earn a B.S. in Business Administration from Lincoln University. Her career included work for the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and SEMA. Because of her passion for the arts and theatre, she started 5-6-7-8 Dancenter in Jefferson City where she was co-owner and business manager.
 Never one to sit at home, Pauline was involved in many different singing and acting venues, both as a performer and a fan. She performed with Cantorum, TMI, the Missouri Music Makers, Little Theater, and the Capital City Players. She shared her love of theater with her family and friends, attending shows around Jefferson City and at the Fox Theatre in St. Louis. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir each week.
 On May 23, 1981, Pauline married Richard ‘Rick’ Kuntz at First Christian Church, Jefferson City. They enjoyed traveling, including overseas trips to Europe and road trips throughout the United States to spend time with family, visit landmarks, and see covered bridges.
 Whether it was playing Uno or Wii or simply connect­ing over FaceTime, Pauline loved her grandchildren. She instilled in them her competitive spirit in the many games they played together.
 Survivors include her husband, Rick of Jefferson City, four sons; Raymond (Sherri) of Ashland, MO, Kristop­◤CO Check hyphenation◢her (Christa) of El Paso, TX, Brad (Amanda) of Sturgeon Bay, WI, Eric (Katie) of St. Charles, MO; eight grandchildren; Mason, Kaylee, Blake, Megan, Will, Ariel, Christopher, Ke’hlani; and two brothers, Johnny (Georgann) Carter of Washington, MO, Robert (Phyllis) Carter of St. Peters, MO and numerous nieces and nephews. Pauline was further preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters.
 Funeral services were held Friday, January 3, 2025 at First United Methodist Church, Jefferson City.
 Memorial contributions may be directed to First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.
 Trimble Funeral Homes-Jefferson City is assisting our family with arrangements. trimblefunerals.com