Luther Paul Germundson

Luther Germundson Obituary

Germundson, Luther Paul
Luther Paul Germundson, 53, passed away suddenly Monday April 4, 2011. Luther was born on March 9, 1958 in Karlstad, MN. He was a consummate car guy starting with H. E. Everson Parts Co., in Karlstad. In 1986 he followed his dream and moved to Arizona where he met the love of his life, Debbie Snyder. After 3 ½ years of romance they were married on August 11, 1990, in La Jolla, CA. Luther worked at Supershuttle and Autozone, before finding his true calling in auto sales with Toyota. He was recognized for his excellence in sales and customer service, winning The Toyota Sales Society Award in 2007, consistently praised for all of his achievements. He retired in 2008, leaving a void in a dealership that will never be filled in the same way. Everyone who met Luther loved him. He had a personality that was bigger than life and a laugh to go along with it. One look from those sparkling eyes and infectious smile and you instantly felt you could trust him. A consummate optimist, with a heart overflowing with pride and love for his family. This is the Luther that all were blessed to know. He loved to play golf and was darn good at it. To say he was passionate about Cardinals Football was an understatement. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him, and will live on in their hearts forever. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Deborah, his sons, Barret and Dallas (wife Briana) and grandsons, Luca and Zachary Germundson; parents, Loren and Lola; brother, Neil (Shannon); sisters, Lori Hetrick and Ann Wilson (husband Dean); nieces and nephews, Aubree, Julia, Nevada, Sadie, Aquillon, Devin, Dylan, Nikki, Ariana, Colton, Siara and his furry, four-legged daughter, Maya. Services will be held at 10AM, Saturday, April 9, 2011, Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4930 E. Greenway Rd., Scottsdale. In lieu of flowers, an account is being established with Bank of America in memory of Luther. The proceeds of your generosity will go to offset funeral expenses, and the remainder will be donated to the Cardinals Charities. Please contact Bank of America with any questions. Thank you. Please visit www.hansenmortuary.com to leave online condolences.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Apr. 7, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Luther Germundson

21 Entries

Lanny Backes

December 3, 2021

In 1990-91, I had the humble honor of working under Luther at AutoZone in Mesa. Luther made our store a better place just by being there, let alone running it the way he did, like we were his family. I moved to the west side of Phoenix and transferred to a store out there and soon after left AutoZone. I have thought of Luther very often over the years and wish that I had made an effort to keep in touch. I decided I needed to find him, if nothing more than to just say hi and hopefully to reconnect. Finding this page today was a shock and I'm saddened by hearing that he was taken up to heaven while still so young. I know it's been ten years, but I'm sure he is thought of missed every day by those who love him. God bless your family, Luther, you were truly a great friend to me and I'm sure the best husband and father, son and brother.
Lanny

Tim Reading

May 1, 2011

Debbie, Although I never met Luther, I felt like I new him. When you spoke about him while you were cutting my hair I could tell you two were crazy about each other and that you loved him very much. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time.

Steve Germundson

April 13, 2011

I was so happy to see Luther in Karlstad last November; it brought back very good childhood memories for me, and of course we had a great time. I was hoping that we could get together again next fall. Our entire family is shocked and saddened, and we will always have fond memories of Luther. He will be missed.

April 13, 2011

Neil and Germundson Family
Our hearts go out to all of you with your loss of Luther. We always enjoyed talking with Neil and Luther when we would stop at Right Toyota to see our son--Luther always had a smile on his face. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the days to come.
Linda and Jerry Sees Sr.
Chandler, AZ

Keri

April 12, 2011

Dear Luther, in true form you continue to enrich our lives and bring smiles to our faces, despite the fact we can only see you with our hearts. We're doing our best to take care of your girl!

April 11, 2011

My love.....

April 10, 2011

Thoughs and prayers to the Germundsons,he was one of the good ones,he will be missed.
Charles Forker

lori hetrick

April 10, 2011

Dear Brother Luther lived his life like he drove his 'hot-rod' car when he was a teenager in Karlstad, Minnesota----without a muffler! He lived life fully, and could make the windows in the house shake when he pulled into the driveway....I love his Zest! I smile in his honor!

Patty Winjum/Heyns

April 9, 2011

I knew Luther and his family back in Karlstad when we were children. Wish I knew he lived so close... My heartfelt sympathy to his family.

Todd Pack

April 9, 2011

Luther was a great guy. He will be missed. He did have a great smile and infectious laugh. I enjoyed my time knowing Luther.
Both Debi and I send our condolences to his family.
He was a great teammate during amateur basketball and we competed side by side.

He will be missed.

Bob Owchinko

April 9, 2011

A great guy to be around. My heart felt sympathy to his brother Neil and the rest of the family.

Kaylene Ferguson

April 8, 2011

Debbie and family,you are all in my prayers,hold on to all the memories.god took another guy way to early Rest in Peace.

John Bourdages

April 8, 2011

I'm going to miss Luther's laugh. He was an amazing guy.

AL HAWTHORNE

April 7, 2011

I WORKED AT AUTOZONE I KNEW LUTHER HE WAS A GREAT PERSON JUST TOO YOUNG TO LEAVE THIS EARTH