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Ronald F. Wunder
1939 - 2014
Ronald F. Wunder
1939 - 2014
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Ronald Wunder Obituary
Born Dec. 15, 1939, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was the son of Carl and Olinda Ott Wunder. He was married to Adrene Sharon Boening on Aug. 19, 1961, in Milwaukee.
Ron was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a 1967 graduate of Concordia College in Seward, Nebraska, earning degrees in music and elementary education. He was a teacher at Immanuel Lutheran School, Trinity Lutheran High School, Bartholomew County Home School Association, St. Peter's Lutheran School and Columbus Christian School. Ron enjoyed playing multiple instruments and volunteered at area nursing homes, entertaining the residents. He also played in Milwaukee as a member of the Wunderbars, a family music band. During his teaching career, he tried to instill his love for music to the students he taught.
Mr. Wunder was a longtime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and an active member of American Legion Post 89 in Seymour.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Adrene; children, Mark (Ann) Wunder of Louisville, Kentucky, Ronda (Corey) Cain of Seymour and Greg (Beth) Wunder of Binghamton, New York; grandchildren, Danielle, Samantha, Natalie, Jake and Ava Wunder, Lucy and Hazel Cain and Jessica Napier; a brother, Marv (Chris) Wunder of Pewaukee, Wisconsin; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Don Wunder; and a nephew, David Wunder.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Ralph Blomenberg, Pastor Philip Bloch and Vicar Dan Merz officiating. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Burkholder Funeral Chapel and from 10 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the church. Burial will take place at the Lutheran Cemetery following the service with military graveside rites conducted by American Legion Post 89, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1925, Disabled American Veterans 47 and Vietnam Veterans 7, all of Seymour.
Memorials can be made to the music departments of Immanuel Lutheran School, Immanuel Lutheran Church or Trinity Lutheran High School.
Remembrances, condolences and a video of Mr. Wunder's life can be shared at burkholderfuneralchapel.com.
Aaron Lucas
December 30, 2014
Really sad to hear about the passing of Mr. Wunder. Music has always been such an important thing in my life that's kept me going through all the chaos and without him I can't say I would've ever been too involved with it. He was the first person to ever really teach me how to read music and I used to skip study hall and go play clarinet with him in the instruction room all the time. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Lydia Chandler and Jennifer Abner
December 29, 2014
We thought the world of Mr. Wunder, he brought music to life for Lydia, and taught her almost everything she knows on the alto sax. He'll be remembered in every note she plays! My prayers go out to all the family, just remember, he's making beautiful music for God and all the loved ones who went before. I know my dad, Ted Tatlock, will be listening and playing right along with him!
December 29, 2014
The angels are singing with an extra trumpeter today. What a beautiful picture it is. Our comfort and peace to you, Adrene and to every heart he touched. Todd & Chris
Jean Barkman
December 29, 2014
Ron will be missed! God's Blessings to you and your family.
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Brent and Sandy Kilgas
December 29, 2014
Ron will be greatly missed. Our sincere thoughts and prayers to Adrene, Mark, Ronda, Greg and families.
Tom Stafford
December 29, 2014
I lost a neighbor with a heart of gold, I will forever miss the talks we had. Prayers for the family
Tom Stafford
December 29, 2014
Lost a neighbor with a heart of gold, I am going to miss him. Prayers for the family
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