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Guldager
1931 - 2014
George "Mike" Guldager of Eugene died May 22 of cancer at the age of 82. Mike was born July 10, 1931 in Olympia, Washington to Charles Kenneth and Alice Merrill Guldager.
He married Joann Donaldson on August 20, 1954, who preceded him in death in 2010. He went to the University of Oregon where he was on a track scholarship while studying communications. He served his country during the Korean War in the Coast Guard. Upon returning from his three year commitment, Mike worked in the television and radio business for the next 44 years in the Eugene/ Springfield area while raising his family. His career began at KVAL television and ended up at KPNW radio. Mike was the Voice of the Ducks in the late 1960's and early 1970's while also serving in the same capacity with the Eugene Emeralds.
Survivors include his daughter Kristin Foster and her husband Lou of Eugene, his two sons, Jon and his wife Christine of Eugene, and Erik of Indiana; seven grandchildren, and Patricia Negus of Eugene. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, June 5 at 1:00 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church in Eugene.
Arrangements by Andreason's Cremation and Burial Service in Springfield. Remembrances to the Willamette Baseball Foundation and Trinity United Methodist Church.
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Orin Nusbaum
November 8, 2014
I was a big fan of the KPNW morning show in the 90's.....and Mike was the central part of it. A great radio talent with a fantastic sense of humor and unquestionably the best pipes in Eugene radio.....ever. I was listening the morning he hung up the headphones and still miss his presence there. 1120 has never seemed the same since.
Carmen Brambora
June 2, 2014
I had the privilege of working with Mike on his first day at KPNW, he was such a kind man. My prayers are with his family
June 2, 2014
We miss you, Mike. Those were some great days at KPNW. Bill Johnstone
Barbara Dellenback
June 2, 2014
My mornings on air with Mike were fun, educational, amazing, and I learned so much. I miss him and thank him daily. And he taught me the Duck fight song one early morning, and I sing it in his honor.
Ian Crawford
June 2, 2014
Mike was a great colleague and a fantastic teacher...and one of the funniest people I've ever known. My deepest sympathies to the family. May his memory be a blessing.
Terry Jonz
June 2, 2014
Some of my fondest memories are broadcasting high school basketball tournament games with Mike. We had some great laughs on and off the air. Big loss. Loved Mikey G!
buddy fisher
June 1, 2014
sorry to here about mike I remember him in the late 70s he came around a few baseball games in Elmira..
June 1, 2014
To the bereaved Guldager family,
The scriptures indicates it's possible to live again.
June 1, 2014
Mike was a great friend and neighbor when I lived in SongBrook. He will be missed by his family and many friends. My love and prayers to Pat and his family. Pauline Parks Hillsboro, OR
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