John Joseph Gunderson

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Gunderson, John Joseph Age 95 Of White Bear Lake. John was born on October 2, 1928, in White Bear Lake, MN, where he grew up on his family farm. He graduated from Mahtomedi High School in 1947 where he lettered in football. He was drafted by the U.S. Army and served as a Corporal during the Korean War, where he was awarded numerous medals for his service. When he returned home, he met Dolores Heid during a dance at the Prom Center on July 23, 1953, and they married in 1955. He and Dolores raised their family on a dairy farm in rural Mahtomedi. A favorite past time of his was following the Twins and the Vikings, as they were always a staple on the radio in the kitchen. He loved spending time with his family, and he had a special place in his heart for his grandchildren. He would tell stories and jokes as his face would light up. He will be greatly missed. He passed away peacefully into God's hands surrounded by his family on May 20, 2024, at the age of 95. Preceded in death by his wife, Dolores; daughter-in-law Julie Ann; parents, John A. and Mary; sisters, Mary Luers, Jane Noehring and Margaret Whitcomb. He is survived by his children, Kathleen (Larry) Borgen, Larry (Kathy), John C., Michael, Raymond (Amy), Mary (Mike) Moraczewski; grandchildren, Camille, Leah, Teresa Borgen, Andrew, Christopher Borgen, Matthew, Emily, Thomas, Katelyn, Jennifer, Sarah Moraczewski, Joseph Moraczewski, and John T.; 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, James (Peg), Richard (Dee), Thomas (Penny Streifel); and many other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Jude of the Lake Church in Mahtomedi on Wednesday, May 29, at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be at Honsa Funeral Home in White Bear Lake on Tuesday, May 28, 4:30-7:30 and 1 hour before Mass. Memorials preferred to St. Jude of the Lake Church, Mahtomedi. We would also like to extend a special thank you to these care providers for their wonderful services: Health East Home Health Care, Croixdale, Trinity Care, Lakeview Hospice, and Grace Hospice. Honsa Family Funeral Home Honsafamilyfuneral.com 651-429-6172

Published on May 26, 2024