Herkimer - Harvey W. Dunckel, Jr., 74, of Herkimer passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 25, 2016.

He was born June 28, 1941 in Little Falls the son of the late Harvey W. and Elizabeth (Leve) Dunckel, Sr. Harvey was a graduate of Ilion High School and Mohawk Valley Community College. He also attended SUNY Utica.

Mr. Dunckel was a United States Army veteran during the Vietnam War, enlisting on October 3, 1961 and was honorably discharged on April 2, 1965 with the rank of SP4. His service to his country continued with him being a Drill Sergeant for the Army Reserves.

Harvey was employed at Remington Arms in Ilion, NY for 34 years until his retirement in 1998.

He was a life long member of the Michael Pliseck VFW Post #4915 in Herkimer. Harvey was also an active member of the Ilion Elks Lodge, #1444 and the Crowley Barnum American Legion Post #25 in Mohawk.

A loving patriarch, Harvey truly cared for everyone in his circle of life, especially his granddaughters, Natalie & Gracie. In his younger years he enjoyed water skiing and always found much pleasure and tranquility in camping, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include his wife Marilyn; a daughter, Stephanie Schrader of Herkimer; two granddaughters, Natalie and Gracie Schrader both of Herkimer; two brothers, Arthur Dunckel of North Carolina and Martin Dunckel of Mohawk; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was pre-deceased by a brother, David Dunckel and two sisters, Kathleen Farrell and Beverly Matusik.

Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service with full military honors accorded on Friday July 1, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Mary's Cemetery, Town of Herkimer, with Deacon James Bower, officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Vincent A. Enea Funeral Service, NEW LOCATION, 527 East Albany St., Herkimer, NY 866-1500. The family would like to sincerely thank Robert Schrader and their neighbors Matt and Kara for all the compassion shown to the family at this difficult time.

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