"To the Bunke Family. I am praying you are eased of the pain during this time. Norbert was a funny and yet so loving man. He was also a father figure to me. I met him when he was working at Gorman's and later I introduced him to my mom. They are together now and with other family and at Peace. R.I.P. Norbert Bunk "
In loving memory of
Norbert Luther Bunke
June 3, 1932 - July 10, 2017
WINONA, MN - Norbert L. Bunke, 85, of Winona and formerly of Rushford, MN died on Monday, July 10, 2017, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN.
Norbert was born on June 3, 1932, in Hart, MN to Werner and Helen (Heiden) Bunke. He was raised on the family farm on Oak Ridge, south of Rushford. Norbert attended Rushford School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in Germany. After the military, Norbert moved to Rushford where he worked his entire career at Gorman Foundry. On June 4, 1994, Norbert was united in marriage with Jeanette Frye in Winona. Norbert was an avid fisherman, was very patriotic and always attended church on Sundays. He was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Winona.
Norbert is survived by one brother, Myron (Helen) Bunke of Rushford; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and his sister, Phyllis.
There will be a memorial service for Norbert at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017, at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Winona with Pastor Richard Moore officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona at a later date.
Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview, MN is assisting the family with arrangements.
Tributes
"Wish I had known sooner Notbert, I pray you are dancing in the heavens and all is well, You were a good step dad, never complaining, So now RIP! "