"Larie, Chris, Steve and Family; I just heard of Marv's pssing today. My deepest sympathy to everyone. For the short time that I knew Marv it was always a pleasure to visit with him. He loved his work and was one of the best truck drivers I had the pleasure of knowing. "
In loving memory of
Marvin L. Gunder
March 16, 1940 - August 10, 2011
Marvin Leroy Gunder was born March 16, 1940 at home in Great Bend Township, Cottonwood County to Leslie and Helka (Hoffrogge) Gunder. He was baptized and confirmed on March 9, 1965 at American Lutheran Church in Windom, Minnesota. Marvin was married to Laurene Tscherter on June 23rd, 1961 in Sioux Falls, SD. Born to this union was one child, Christine Lynn.
Marvin and Laurene made their home in Windom, Minnesota, living at Fish Lake. He worked as a truck driver his entire career, enjoying his travels all over the country. He and Laurene also owned and operated the Bergen Bar in Bergen, MN for 9 years. Following their retirement, they moved to Whittemore, Iowa in January, 2010.
Marvin's pride and joy was his four grandchildren. He enjoyed living at Fish Lake, telling truck stories, and having coffee with the Pitchers group. He was a past member of the American Lutheran Church in Windom and the Windom Eagles Club and presently a member of First Lutheran Church in Algona.
Marvin L. Gunder died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center North Iowa, Mason City, at the age of 71.
He is survived by his wife Laurene Gunder of Whittemore; a daughter, Christine Reding and her husband Steve of Cylinder; four grandchildren, Jessica Gaukler and her husband Nate of Belgrade, MT, Marisa Merkel and her husband Jared of Manning, Melody Reding of Fort Dodge, and Anthony Reding of Cylinder; three sisters, Sharon Larson of Lakefield, MN, Vicky Bixby of Windom, MN, and LuAnn Carlson and her husband Greg of Windom, MN; one brother, Raymond Gunder and his wife Tina of Kent, NY; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Norrene and Arlene Gunder; and one brother, Norman Gunder.
Tributes
"Laurie, Chris, Steve and family~ We just heard about Marv's passing, and we have been thinking of you all. How lucky we are to have known him! Sending you our sympathy and lots of hugs. Love,"
"Gunders, Sorry to hear of Marvs passing. Thoughts and prayers...Fish Lake rocks! Can't forget Big M's bean crew..."
"Our condolences to your family. What a Great Guy That Marv is. We will remember him for that great big smile and all of those wonderfull stories. God Bless, Tom Nelson Family."
"Laurie, Was so sorry to hear of Marv's passing, been thinking and praying for you! My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Take care Laurie. Melanie Patterson"
"Laurene & family, I always so much enjoyed Marv coming in to do his travel plans. He was so pleasant to visit with, and hear his stories. My sympathy extended to you. I will miss Marv."
"Laurie, Chris and family I'm so sorry to hear about Marv's passing. I just found out when I read the paper this morning. My deepest sympathy to everyone!! "
"Laurie,Chris and family....I'm so sorry to hear about Marvs passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless the Gunder family. "
"Laurie & Chris I just heard of Marvs much to earley passing. I know you are thankfull for the time you did share with him. Memories will comfort you as will your friends that are there to share with you."
"Laurie,Chris & family, Hugs, prayers, peace & comfort are being sent your way. Not sure if you had heard that Ken passed away recently (6/26/11). Can about imagine what the two of them are up to now?! Love, Patty "
"Laurie,Chris,and family, we are so very sorry to hear about Marv. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We have so many wonderful memories. love always June, Donna, & Dan Horkey"
"Laurie, Chris and family We were so sorry to hear about marv our thoughts and prayers are with all of you"
" Laurie, Chris and family: I remember so many good times our families had together. He will be be missed by many and my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. "
"Gunder family - You are in our thoughts and prayers. We always enjoyed visiting with Marvin and I know the 10:00am coffee group at Pitchers will miss him. "
"Laurie and Chris and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers."