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Ralph Lundeen Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 4, 2004.

Lundeen, Ralph John - May 3, 1917-March 30, 2004 Beloved Father, Brother & Grandfather Preceded in death by wife Jeanette Purdy Lundeen; and brother Roy. Survived by sister Ellen Rempel; and brother Floyd (Phyllis); five daughters: Joanne Lundeen (Randy Ringaman), Sue Matthews (Larry Matthews), Nancee Lundeen, Sandra Lundeen, and Judy Lundeen (Douglas Briedwell); nine grandchildren: Mark, Leslee, Amy, Sarah, Kristofer, Andy, Christine, Alex, and Emily; four great-grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; and many friends. Ralph was a professor, Athletic Director and coach at Macalester College from 1954-1984, and Athletic Director and coach at Huron College (Huron, SD) from 1950-1954 where he led the basketball team to a NAIA championship. A decorated WWII veteran, Ralph flew 31 missions as a B-24 pilot in Europe with the 34th Bomb Group (H), 4th Squadron, and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross. He graduated from the University of Minnesota and lettered in football under Bernie Bierman, and earned a Masters degree in Education there in 1947. He was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame at Minneapolis Edison High School, Huron College and Macalester College. Ralph lived his life with courage, integrity and humor, and his golf swing was above average. A celebration will be held 11AM Saturday, May 22, at WEYERHAUSER CHAPEL AT MACALESTER COLLEGE, 1600 Grand Avenue, St. Paul. Memorials preferred to the Ralph Lundeen Memorial Fund.

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April 19, 2004

Bob and Linda Smith posted to the memorial.

April 5, 2004

Hazel Ford posted to the memorial.

April 4, 2004

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Bob and Linda Smith

April 19, 2004

We express our deepest love and sympathy to our dearest friends Joanne and Randy in the loss of their wonderful father Ralph Lundeen. Please extend our sympathy to all of the Lundeen family in this time of sadness.

What a wonderful family he raised in his five very special daughters. I am especially thankful to Ralph for giving me my dearest friend Joanne, his oldest daughter who has always been like a sister to me. She is like her dad in many ways and for that I am so glad.

Hazel Ford

April 5, 2004

My thoughts are with you. I have been living with Beverly for the last three years. It is our hope to be able to attend the memorial service in May. Hazel Ford

Jenny Gruber

April 4, 2004

Although I only knew Ralph for a short time, I knew him enough to know that he will be greatly missed. I worked at Roswood Estates where Ralph resided at and I always enjoyed his wonderful sense of humor. Ralph was a kind, warm hearted man and always good for a laugh. He will be deeply missed. My heart goes out to Ralph's family and friends.

Randy Ringaman

April 4, 2004

I will miss Ralph, particularly the stories of his bombing missions during WWII. I always enjoyed his company ,wit and golf lessons. May he reside forever peaceful in God's home.