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Richard “Gundy” Paul Gunderson 1946 ~ 2021
Richard “Gundy” Paul Gunderson 1946 ~ 2021
Richard “Gundy” Paul Gunderson, age 74 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, March 23, 2021, at his home in Austin, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born to Robert and Adeline (Papousek) Gunderson in Austin, Minnesota, on December 23, 1946. He graduated from Austin High School in 1964. He went on to attend Austin Community College, receiving his associate degree in machine tool technology in 1966. Richard worked for FMC in the cities and then Akkerman Manufacturing in Brownsdale, Minnesota. On September 26, 1981, he married Darlene Schwartz in Faribault, Minnesota. Together the couple had two sons, Nathan and Josh. Richard was a lifelong Austin resident and a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. He belonged to the Pacelli Booster Club and Cedar Valley Conservation Club for over 60
Richard “Gundy” Paul Gunderson, age 74 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning, March 23, 2021, at his home in Austin, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born to Robert and Adeline (Papousek) Gunderson in Austin, Minnesota, on December 23, 1946. He graduated from Austin High School in 1964. He went on to attend Austin Community College, receiving his associate degree in machine tool technology in 1966. Richard worked for FMC in the cities and then Akkerman Manufacturing in Brownsdale, Minnesota. On September 26, 1981, he married Darlene Schwartz in Faribault, Minnesota. Together the couple had two sons, Nathan and Josh. Richard was a lifelong Austin resident and a member of Queen of Angels Catholic Church. He belonged to the Pacelli Booster Club and Cedar Valley Conservation Club for over 60 years. Richard’s hobbies included, hunting, fishing, and was a master at tying fishing lures. He will be dearly missed.
Obituaries
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Gunderson of Austin, Minnesota; sons, Nathan (Marisa) Gunderson of Coon Rapids, Minnesota and Josh (Kathleen) Gunderson of Duluth, Minnesota; granddaughter, Emily Gunderson of Coon Rapids, Minnesota; sisters, Peggy (Steve) Levan of Elgin, Minnesota and Kathy (Steve) Bliss of Austin, Minnesota; sisters-in-law, Judy Gunderson of Austin, Minnesota, Carol (Mark) Freed of Faribault, Minnesota, Anita (Chris) Rugg of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Adeline Gunderson; brother, Dan Gunderson in 2021; father-in-law and mother-in-law, George and Charlotte Schwartz. A private family memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Worlein Funeral Home Chapel in Austin. A public visitation will take place one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at a later date. Memorials are preferred to the Cedar Valley Conservation Club, Pacelli Booster Club, or recipient of donor’s choice. Masks, social distancing, and all COVID-19 protocol will be enforced. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com.
John Wesley Newman 1956 ~ 2021
John Wesley Newman III, age 64 of Austin, Minnesota, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021 in hospice care at his brother’s home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, after a long courageous battle with cancer. John was born September 10, 1956, in Austin, Minnesota, to John “Jack” and Marilyn (Joseph) Newman. He grew up in Austin and graduated with the class of 1975 from Austin High School. Following high school, John started working for Winnebago Industries from 1975 until 1977. On October 2, 1976, he married Debra “Deb” Campbell at Red Oak Grove Lutheran Church in rural Austin. John had various jobs over the years including, Owatonna Manufacturing Company from 1977 until 1980, 12 years at McNeilus Steel, and Patterson Plumbing from 1992 until 1996. In September of 1998, John began a 23-year career
with Hormel Foods as a machine operator. He was planning to retire on April 1, 2021. John worked hard all his life, he took great pride in his employment and was physically strong as well as strong hearted. He was a lifelong Austin resident and a member of Crane Community Chapel. John was very handy, he loved tinkering in the garage and working on everything from old cars to lawn mowers. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, being outdoors, doing yardwork, playing softball, and especially spending time with his family and friends. John will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his wife, Debra “Deb” Newman of Austin, Minnesota; father, John “Jack” Newman of Austin, Minnesota; children, Vanessa (Mark) Miller of Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, Tiffany Newman of Onalaska, Wisconsin, Ashley Newman and Jordan Newman both of Austin, Minnesota; five grandchildren, Avery, Sierra, Emma, Ely, and Olivia; sister, Becky (Gary) Rector; brothers, Bill (Joanne) Newman and Glenn (Babs) Newman; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Marilyn Newman; sister and brother-in-law, Mary (Greg) Thompson; grandparents; aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Crane Community Chapel in Austin. Visitation will take place from 4:00-7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 25, at Worlein Funeral Home in Austin and will continue for one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Grandview Cemetery, Austin. Masks, social distancing, and all COVID-19 protocol will be enforced. Worlein Funeral Home of Austin is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein. com.
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