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Keith R. Gunderson
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This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
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Martin Skoro
October 12, 2020
I think of Keith often and miss his smarts, wit and presence.
Martin Skoro
October 12, 2019
I miss him. His inquisitiveness, his conversation, his joyfulness and humor, speaking his poetry. I miss his presence.
Douglas Ferguson
March 4, 2014
Keith was a good friend when we were in college together at Macalester. I remember him as a lively laughing and kindly spirit. He enriched my life in the time we shared together and I have always been grateful. All of us who knew him are better for his presence in our lives.
Douglas Ferguson
Macalester College 1956
Stephen Savage
January 16, 2014
Chris, Jon and Nate: One of my first "people" memories when we moved to Minneapolis in 1970 was of your dad. Such a kid-friendly guy with his hearty laugh and big smile. So sorry to hear that he's gone. My sincere condolences.
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Kevin Falvey
December 2, 2013
Sad to hear of Keith's passing. I have fond memories of the seminar I took with him on Nagel's "The View from Nowhere." His charm and humor were always appreciated around old Ford Hall.
November 5, 2013
Back in the 70's, Garrison Keillor used to read from Keith's 3142 Lyndale Ave. So. on his Morning Show.
I loved it, bought it for all my kids - still love it.
I am so sorry he's gone. What a loss.
Dorothy Scanlan
Marcia Eaton
October 28, 2013
So sorry to get this news. Keith was a lively colleague and friend. Best to his family.
October 25, 2013
My heart goes out to all of Keith's loved ones. Keith was instrumental in my life in my growing up years. He was a great teacher, and a great wit, great writer, but most of all, he had a heart of great depth. I send my love especially to Jonathan who introduced me to his Dad and Sandra when we were just young. Those years are most impressionable. My love to all Gunderson's and their kids, to Sandra and her family. My love to Donna too, who spent a good deal of her life with Keith and I'm sure feels the loss too. Love, Anne Zerby
Sonia Cairns (formerly Sands)
October 24, 2013
Dear Christopher and Jonathan: It was wonderful to live so closely to your family (pre-Nate I'm sad to say.) One of the highlights was hanging out with your hilarious dad who was also deeply serious about political issues and other important matters. We all had been protesting Vietnam and I'll never forget the day I ran down to tell him President Johnson decided not to run for reelection. I think we danced in your living room!! He must have been very proud of each of you 3.
JIM NELSON
October 23, 2013
MY SISTER MARGIE AND I LIVED ON 31ST AND ALDRIDGE. KIETH WAS HER FRIEND BUT I KNEW HIM AS WELL AND DELIVERED NEWS PAPERS IN HIS BUILDING ON LYNDALE. HE WAS ALLWAYS FUN TO BE AROUND AND WEST HIGH EXPERIENCES WERE MEMORABLE. HE WILL BE MISSED.
Beverly Ferguson
October 23, 2013
We read his prose poems from 3142 Lyndale Ave. So. Apt. 24 at Chrqistmas for many years. Some of our favorites were Naming The State Bird and Nine Little Piggies On The Mountain Top. He will be miSsed by many, bur remembered.
Marty Skoro
October 22, 2013
Keith meant a lot to me and our group from the neighborhood. We loved Keith's wit, his poetry, love of people and of friends. We will miss him greatly. I know he is sitting beside a large rabbit wearing a peculiar hat watching us all and smiling. All my love to you Keith, I will miss you! And all my sincere love and condolences to you Sandra.
Ross Rezac
October 22, 2013
A previous writer expressed what I feel about Keith, "He was a pixie, full of delight. . . " He was a loving and caring friend and will be remembered always.
Susan Bernick
October 22, 2013
I was a graduate student at the University of Minnesota in the 80s and had Keith as a professor. He was a pixie, full of the delight of playing with ideas. I was sorry to learn of his death and know the world will be a less charming place with his loss. My best wishes to his family and friends.
October 20, 2013
This crazy guy somehow saw value in my proposal to write a dissertation on the aesthetics of dressage. He agreed to take me on in his last year of teaching, even though he would be retired as I finished the project. I still remember the most powerful comment I ever got on a paper, which was a picture of a very confused looking guy with a question mark above his head. A picture's worth a thousand words. RIP, Keith.
Mark Mertel
October 20, 2013
Godspeed uncle. You are missed.
Curt Carlson
October 19, 2013
Keith was a real teacher, mentor and friend. I'll always remember his wonderfully natural response when the boys visited his office, and his obvious delight in reading his poetry, especially the rhythm poems, aloud.
Carl Nashan
October 19, 2013
Keith was a wonderful neighbor and great friend over many years. He and Sandra were always a joy to be with even after we moved to Hudson Wisconsin. The proximity changed, but not the closeness of our friendship. He will be sorely missed by Julie and me and all those who knew him.
Carl Nashan and Julie Ayer
October 18, 2013
Marjie (Nelson) Eastlund
We shared lots of good times, even going back to our days at Lyndale Grade School. I think we were among the few from our neighborhood who went on to Jefferson and then, West High.
You had a good life and will be missed by many. Sincere sympathy to Sandra and the family.
Wayne Nelson
October 18, 2013
Keith will surely be missed by his fellow classmates at West High.
I resently received his book "A Continual Interest in the Sun & Sea, Inland Missing the Sea. I plan to read it now when I get to Maui.
It will mean a lot more reading by the Sea.
Farewell Keith until we meet again.
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