Russell H. Lunde

Russell H. Lunde obituary, Zumbrota, MN

Russell H. Lunde

Russell Lunde Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 14, 2016.
Russell H. Lunde, 66, of Zumbrota, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, Dec. 12, 2016, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - Rochester, Saint Marys Campus after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer.

Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Minneola Township, with the Rev. Randall Kuznicki officiating. Visitation will be from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Russell Harvey Lunde was born on March 10, 1950, in Red Wing to Monrad and Margot (Schwendicke) Lunde. He was baptized at Lands Lutheran Church and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church. In high school, Russ started working for Lueck Implement and graduated from Pine Island High School in 1968. After graduating, Russ started working at Methodist Hospital, he married Deborah Hinz on June 17, 1972, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Minneola Township, and they made their home in Zumbrota. Russell also worked for the Farm & Home store and Mid America Dairymen. Most recently Russ worked at Treasure Island as a security guard. Russ retired in March of 2015. Russ was an active member of St. John's Lutheran Church - Minneola Township.

Russ enjoyed his grandkids, family and friend gatherings, hunting, fishing and playing cribbage.

Russ is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Debbie; two children, daughter, Megan Lunde of Zumbrota and son, Ryan (Melissa) Lunde of St. Cloud, Minn.; their children, Corban, Zara, Xavier and a grandson on the way; mother, Margot Lunde of Zumbrota; two sisters, Bev Pike of Fountain Hills, Ariz., and Barb Sitsch of St. Johnsbury, Vt.; one brother, Michael (Nadeen) Lunde of Pine Island; brothers-in-law, Tom (Deb) Hinz of Zumbrota and Scott Hinz of Louisville, Ky.; and many extended family.

Russ was preceded in death by his father, Monrad Lunde.

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December 16, 2016

Tillie Mieseler(Hurlbut) posted to the memorial.

December 15, 2016

Marlene Schultz posted to the memorial.

December 15, 2016

Marie & Tim Mack posted to the memorial.

Tillie Mieseler(Hurlbut)

December 16, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Lunde Family. Russell and I were in many classes together. Always such a nice guy.

Marlene Schultz

December 15, 2016

Sorry for loss, I have known Russ all my life, he is one great guy. One that will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Marie & Tim Mack

December 15, 2016

Lunde family, Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers.

Karen Whitaker

December 15, 2016

Oh Deb.... Dennis just messaged me about this. We're so sorry for the loss of Russ! I know life has moved us all on different paths, but you all have remained in our hearts, and we have wonderful fun and loving memories of being neighbors. I especially remember you & I celebrating our birthdays together at Treasure Island, and meeting Russ there. You both were such a help and comfort when Dennis was going through his own cancer. Our love and prayers to you all. We pray God bless you and comfort you.

Pat and Dean Lee

December 14, 2016

So sorry for your loss Debbie, Megan , Ryan. My prayers are with you.

Evelyn Adler Mohlke

December 14, 2016

Many condolences to the family. I wish we would have stayed more in touch. I hope to see you at the visitation or funeral if I can arrange transportation.

Cyndi Reichstadt

December 14, 2016

Absolutely one of the nicest, kindest, funniest people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Sadly missed along life's way. Quietly remembered every day. No longer in our life to share but in our heart's you're always there.

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