Cecilia Jundt

Cecilia Jundt, 80, Bismarck, died peacefully at St. Gabriel's Community surrounded by her family on Oct. 27, 2016. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. CDT Friday, Nov. 4, at Church of Corpus Christi, 1919 N. Second St., Bismarck, with the Rev. Paul Becker officiating. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. CDT at North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, Mandan.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. CDT Thursday at Eastgate Funeral Service, 2302 E. Divide Ave., Bismarck, where a vigil service will begin at 7 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday, one hour prior to the service at the church.

Cecilia was born Nov. 27, 1935, in Bismarck, the daughter of Sylvester and Eva (Schmidt) Schneider. She was raised and educated in Bismarck and graduated from St. Mary's Central High School and then attended Bismarck State College. On Feb. 14, 1955, she married "the love of her life," Raymond Jundt, in Bismarck.

Cecilia was an active charter member of the Church of Corpus Christi for over 50 years. She shared her musical talents with many, singing for weddings, funerals and in the church choir. Cecilia belonged to many Bible study groups, was a speaker for the Christian Women's Club, was principal of the CCD program at Corpus Christi, played in several bridge and pinochle clubs, bowled in several leagues, set up at flea markets, clerked at auctions, loved to watch her grandchildren play basketball and was the Timberwolves' biggest fan! Cecilia loved to cook and bake, which she shared with many. She looked forward to holiday gatherings, where she welcomed family and friends.

In February 2014, she suffered a stroke and was paralyzed on her left side. During her courageous battle, she was such an inspiration and touched the lives of many. Her faith kept her strong, and she never became angry or felt sorry for herself. Her kind and generous spirit will be missed by many, especially her family and friends, who loved and adored her so much.

Cecilia is survived by four sons, Randall (Kathy), Lakeville, Minn., Curtis, Bismarck, Ryan (Karen), Bismarck, and Clark (Patricia), Bismarck; her five daughters, Raenelle (Mike) Bentson, Detroit Lakes, Minn., Cynthia (Kevin) Buck, Bismarck, Carita Jundt, San Antonio, Texas, Rachelle (Mark) Reinisch, Rosemount, Minn., and Crystal Jundt, Woodbury, Minn.; 14 grandchildren, Lt. Col. Micaela (Lt. Col. Matthew) Brancato, Arlington, Va., Julianne (Kevin) Knudson, Thornton, Colo., Jeremy (Amber) Gustin, Maple Grove, Minn., Mark (Jenny) Jundt, Lakeville, Minn., Dr. Amy (Dr. Andrew) Marsh, Tempe, Ariz., Rebecca (Dave) Wood, Mapleton, Dr. Michael (Megan) Jundt, Rochester, Minn., Joseph (Kim) Reinisch, Reseda, Calif., Chelsea (JP) Winters, Burnsville, Minn., Corey (Amanda) Jundt, Bismarck, Courtney Jundt, Sterling, Randi Rae Jundt, Woodbury, Minn., and Lucas and Annabelle Jundt, Bismarck; 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Marcus Schneider, Grand Forks; one brother-in-law, Harley (Mavis) Jundt, Bismarck; and one sister-in-law, Jan Schneider, Bismarck.

Cecilia was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; her parents; two sisters, Elizabeth and Helen; and two brothers, Joseph and James.

The family would like to thank the staff at Edgewood Vista and St. Gabriel's for their love, compassion and care.

Memorials may be sent to the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery and St. Mary's Central High School Music Department, Bismarck.

Go to www.eastgatefuneral.com to share memories of Cecilia and to sign the online guest book.