Elmer H. "Bud" Gunderson

Gunderson, Elmer H. "Bud" Age 86 of Bloomington. Born in Minneapolis on March 3, 1927, to Henry and Esther Gunderson. Passed away Sunday, October 13, 2013 from complications of Parkinson's Disease and Dementia. Bud grew up in Mpls, graduated from Edison High School 1945, graduated from the University of Minnesota 1955, served in the U.S. Army from 1951-53. While pursuing his love of ethnic dancing he found another love, his wife, Elsbeth "Betty". They married and continued their lifelong hobby of dancing with several groups; German, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and even clogging and ballroom. Bud was a Physical Therapist opening his own practice, Bloomington Physical Therapy Service. He enjoyed working with the Boy Scouts, camping with family, gardening and the outdoors. Bud is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Betty. Four children; Bruce (Mary) of Plymouth MN, Barb (DeLon) Askvig of Sandy UT, Brian (Janet) of Richfield MN, and Barry (Judy) of Eagan MN. Eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his two sisters, Norma and Char and one great grandchild, Nathaniel. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 17, 5-7PM at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Home, 2300 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington. Funeral service will be held Friday, October 18, 10:30AM at Hillcrest United Methodist Church, 9100 Russell Ave S, Bloomington (visitation also one hour prior to service). Interment at Fort Snelling.