Wayne Gunderson

Wayne Gunderson obituary, Elmhurst, IL

Wayne Gunderson

Wayne Gunderson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Elmhurst Community Funeral Home - The Ahlgrim Chapel on Jun. 1, 2023.
Wayne Gunderson, 69, of Elmhurst, passed away at home Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was born October 21, 1953 in Chicago, to the late Ronald and Rita Gunderson. Beloved husband of 40 years to Barb Gunderson; loving father to Kyle Gunderson; further survived by many extended family members and friends.
Wayne deeply loved his dogs and his Minnesota cabin; he will be dearly missed.
A Celebration of Life will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday May 2, 2023 with a short service at 2:30 p.m. at Elmhurst Community Funeral Home – THE AHLGRIM CHAPEL, 567 South Spring Road, Elmhurst.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be written to National Park Foundation
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