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Leland Lund

1931 - 2013

Leland Lund obituary, 1931-2013, Stevens Point, WI

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1931

DIED

2013

Leland Lund Obituary

Lund, Leland "Lee"

Leland "Lee" Carlton Lund, 81, lost his battle with cancer on August 20, 2013. He was born on October 29, 1931, the son of Henry and Emily (Vesterse) Lund of Black Hammer Minnesota. On March 28, 1959, he married Lucille Wiese at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Oakfield. Together they resided in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Lee served our country in the US Army for the 26th Infantry, stationed in Germany from 1948 until 1951. He then worked for Wright Tree Service for over 35 years and retired in 1989. He was a life-time member of the VFW Post 10262. Leland enjoyed pony pulling, wood crafts and gambling. Leland is preceded in death by his wife Lucille, his parents Henry and Emily, 5 sisters and 1 brother. Survivors include several nieces and nephews of the Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Iowa area. Also survived by special friends Kevin and Peggy (Schultz) Flaherty, Jason and Sherry (Schultz) Szymkowiak, Orville and Donna (Schultz) Kurth, Robert and Julie Hutter and Leroy and Janet Schultz. A celebration of life will take place at the VFW on Hickory Dr. in Plover on Friday August 30 from 4 - 8 pm. Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at jjbfh.com.



Published by Stevens Point Journal from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2013.
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Our thoughts and prayer are with your loved ones that share your loving memories. On to your next journey in life. I'm sure you will be as big of a shining light as you were here. We have many memories to hold on to with the time we spent together at all those pony pulls. Those were the good old days. God speed.
The loving family of departed Bud Shady ~ Pat, Bev, Randy and Sandy

Bev Vis

August 27, 2013

It was wonderful seeing you on Sundays and enjoying your company at family events! You will surely be missed!

Adam, Kari, Paige Barlow

August 26, 2013

Lee, you were a good neighbor and a true friend. We will miss you. Go Vikings!!
Barb, Gary & Jason

August 26, 2013

May God be with your family and friends Lee during this difficult time for them. You will be missed by many!
Our hearts are with you Peggy, Kevin, Donna, Orv, Sherry and Jason. We know how much you all loved Lee.

August 25, 2013

Our prayers are with you and your family and friends at this time - we will miss you

Dan Feltz Family

August 25, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

DiAnne Lund-Johnson

August 24, 2013

Rest in peace, Uncle Lee.

Jaerdis Bistodeau

August 24, 2013

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