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Bob Kuntz was the chief buildings and grounds officer at BSC for 24 years, and was known for his commitment to campus life. He grew up on a farm 18 miles south of Hebron and attended North Dakota State School of Science, Wahpeton, graduating with a degree in plumbing and air conditioning. A few years later, he married Rosemarie Hermes and they became parents of Nathan and Rachell. Bob began working at BSC in 1987, and his fingerprints are all over campus. Charged with new construction, building operations and grounds, Bob guided the construction of the National Energy Center of Excellence, Jack Science Center and Lidstrom Hall. He oversaw remodeling of Schafer Hall, BSC Armory, Meadowlark Building, Technical Center and Sidney J. Lee Auditorium and he created the beautiful grounds as well. Before his death at age 50, he was engaged in plans for the Student Union addition, Bismarck Community Bowl upgrade and a new physical plant, which was later named the Robert A. Kuntz Physical Plant Building in his honor. Donations from many friends, family and business associates provided funding for the scholarship established in 2011. The scholarship is designated for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning students at BSC.
