Gerald Duane "Jerry" Sunnarborg

Gerald Duane "Jerry" Sunnarborg obituary, Minneapolis, MN

Gerald Duane "Jerry" Sunnarborg

Gerald Sunnarborg Obituary

Published by Legacy on Nov. 7, 2025.
Gerald (Jerry) Sunnarborg passed away peacefully surrounded by family on 10-31-25 at 85 years old. Jerry was a devoted husband, wonderful father and an avid outdoorsman.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Pat; infant daughter, Lori Ann; parents, Clarence and Ellen Sunnarborg and a brother, Wootsie Sunnarborg.
He is survived by his daughters, Shelley Juntunen (Jeff) and Lisa Lambert (Kenn); Grandchildren, John Forrest and Ashley Lambert; Great Grandchildren, Rilea Eckenberg, Gavin Forrest and Haylie Forrest.
No services will be held, as Jerry requested. A private cremation has taken place.

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