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William Unger Obituary
Sauk Centre
December 8, 1931- February 16, 2011
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 22 at Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church in Sauk Centre for William "Bill" Unger who died Wednesday, February 16 at Assumption Community in Cold Spring. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery in Mendota Heights.
Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Sauk Centre and from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.
William Henry Unger was born December 8, 1931 in Sauk Centre, Minnesota to Frederick and Louise (Borgmann) Unger. He was a graduate of Sauk Centre High School and the University of Notre Dame. Bill served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy. On August 3, 1957 he married Mercedes "Dixie" Thyen at Resurrection Catholic Church in Minneapolis. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2007.
Bill owned and operated Unger Furniture in Sauk Centre. He was the third generation of the Unger family to run the store which began in 1901. He enjoyed working with his customers and valued their relationships and their business. He retired from the furniture business in 2007 to focus on spending time with his family. He was a loving, dedicated father of five children and proud grandfather of 13 grandchildren. Bill loved spending time with his family in Sauk Centre and up north at Gull Lake. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's theatrical, musical, and sporting events. He always was there for his family. Bill also loved the outdoors, traveling and Notre Dame football.
Bill was a member of Our Lady of the Angels Catholic Church, Bishop Busch Council 4863 Knights of Columbus, Sauk Centre Lions, and the Notre Dame Sorin Society. He was an Eagle Scout and active in the Boy Scouts of America, earning the Silver Beaver Award for his contributions. He served as the Chair of the Board of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Heart Association. When he was at Notre Dame, he led a record-breaking blood drive on behalf of the University and the American Red Cross. He also earned the WCCO "Good Neighbor" Award.
Bill is survived by his children, Dr. Mary (John) Henderson of Eagan, Ann (Michael) Lindberg of St. Cloud, Dr. Kevin (Sandi) Unger of Willmar, Tom (Susan) Unger of St. Cloud, and Kelly (Tim) Dowse of Falls Church, Virginia; 13 grandchildren, Tom, Nick, and Joe Henderson, Ashley, Emily, and Kaitlin Lindberg, Ali, Jack, and Jimmy Unger, and Lauren, Natalie, Alyssa, and Will Unger; and sister, Geri Hird of San Diego, California.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Unger on March 17, 2008; parents, Frederick and Louise Unger; and sisters, Janet Kuhlmann and Karen Destache.
Memorials may be given to Poor Clares, Holy family School in Sauk Centre, or the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mary Cebuhar
February 27, 2011
I will always remember Bill as one of the "Birch Lake Gang," having been family friends for many years.
Bill was a loyal friend, and had a work ethic to be proud of.
He will be missed. May he rest in peace.
Warmly,
Mary Berney Cebuhar
Don and Ann Frost
February 23, 2011
Bill was such a good and hard working man that was so dedicated to his family. We know he will be missed by all that had the honor to know him throughout his lifetime. Our prayers are with all of the Unger family.
Nancy Thomas
February 23, 2011
To The Family of William Unger:
TOGETHER AGAIN: Bill and his Loving wife Dixie. I did not have the priveledge of meeting your Dad, but know he was a Wonderful Man, because he and Dixie raised a Family of Great
Children. My Sympathy to Mary, Ann and
Kelly, who I had the privelege OF GETTING TO KNOW at "Kent's" and of course to ALL THE FAMILY. Treasure ALL THE WONDERFULL MEMORIES OF YOUR PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS.....
Ann Borgmann
February 22, 2011
Bill was an important part of my growing....I spent so much time at Unger's. He was like a big brother to me...each and every time I visited with him was extremely special. I want to extend my symphony to his children. He was such a special man..............Ann Borgmann; Bloomington
Lila Donlin
February 21, 2011
I really enjoyed getting to know and build a relationship with Bill at Assumption Home. He was always eager to help to the best of his abilities. What a happy man. I will miss him. North Woods won't be the same without Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lila Donlin
Mark & Karen Gamradt
February 21, 2011
Bill was such a good man, he always had time to visit with all his customers at the store. He will be greatly missed by all who had the honor to meet him.Our sincerest sympathy to the Unger family.
Shari
February 21, 2011
Bill was a really great man! I really enjoyed getting to know him. My thoughts go out to his family!
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