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Published May 30, 2012, 12:00 AM

DALE LOUIS LUNDE

Dale Louis Lunde, 81, of Hermantown, Minn. died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on May 28, 2012.

Dale Louis Lunde, 81, of Hermantown, Minn., died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on May 28, 2012.

He was born Oct. 20, 1930 to Frank and Margaret Lunde.

Dale was united in marriage to Marcia Ostrander on Feb. 10, 1954.

Dale worked at R.C. Buck Company, that later became Lakehead Constructors. He was a long time member and leader at Kenwood Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Margaret; three brothers Gary, Robert and Gilean Lunde; grandson Cale Leif Lunde; and great grandson Mason David Stokes.

Dale is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Marcia; brother Duane (Doreen) Lunde; six daughters, Diane (Robert) Lunde-Hansen, Debra (David) Stokes, Cheryl Schock, Rani (Dale) Douville, Kristy (Frank) Stokes, Janna Stevens; son, Leif Dale (Sissy) Lunde; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends.

Dale thought of his family as the jewels in his crown of life. He will be dearly missed. His good friend, Tony, stated Dale set the bar high for manhood.

The family would like to thank the staff at Essentia Health Hospice for the help and support given.

MEMORIAL SERVICE: 5 p.m. June 1, 2012 in Kenwood Lutheran Church, 324 West Cleveland Street, Duluth, MN 55811.

Memorials and donations can be made to Kenwood Lutheran Church or Essentia Health Hospice program.

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Diane L.
Duluth, MN     06/05/2012 10:07 AM

My Dad's Memorial Service on Friday, June 1st, 2012, @ church was beautiful. Pastor Becky read the tribute and memories we all had of our dad/husband, and it was wonderful. At one point, the congregation laughed at Pastor Becky's reading of my Dad's 3 measure ratings in life, as well as the governor story, and more. Lori, the soloist and Peggy the orThe burial of his ashes in the Garden of Gethsemane at church was very somber, followed by tea and cookies in the Fellowship Hall. There must have been seven hundred people at the service and I would like to thank all for coming and for your thoughts, words, prayers, flowers, and gifts at a very sad sad time for our family. We know Dad lives in Heaven now, and lives with our Saviour, & with his Mom, Dad, grandson Cale, and great grand-son, Mason and his brothers, grandparents, etc.,. We will miss you, Dad, with all of our hearts, forever, until we meet again. You were the Best Dad ever. Diane

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karl a.
Minneapolis, MN     05/30/2012 1:05 PM

I am sorry to hear of Dale's passing. I have so many great memories of childhood spent at your house on Martin Road. Capture the flag, riding bikes and motor bikes all over, summer and winter down at the pond (I remember grabbing Leif as the ice broke one time). I learned to water ski with you guys on Peqwaywan Lake, which I haven't done since I was a kid. Dale arranged for us to drive a bulldozer one time, which I've never done since. What a fantastic, loving family. I can hardly think of my younger days without thinking of Leif and all of you. I'm listening to Rod Stuart on the Current right now--that totally brings me back to sleep over days and late night TV. Karl Ahlgren

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