George F. Chuning
George “Fred” Frederick Chuning, 91 of Independence, MO passed away November 17, 2020. Private family services.
Fred was born June 28, 1929 in Fortescue, MO to George I & Ada (Jackson) Chuning. He married Alberta Winslow on May 29, 1949 in Fortescue, MO. Fred was a Locomotive Engineer for Burlington Northern Railroad for 38 years. He enjoyed riding horses and driving tractors. Fred was a member of the River Boulevard Baptist Church. He was a member of the Osage Rough Riders Saddle Club and celebrated the 200th Anniversary of the Pony Express, taking mail from Independence, MO to Buckner, MO
Fred was preceded in death by his parents: George & Ada Chuning; wife: Alberta in 2015; 3 sisters and 1 brother.
Fred is survived by his children: Rick Chuning (Brenda) of Buckner, MO; Kay Millet (Dave) of Excelsior Springs, MO, Bob Chuning (Cindy) of Excelsior Springs, MO; sister: Marjorie Spease of Bethany, MO; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Arrangements: Royer’s New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO 816-796-8600