Audun R. FREDRIKSEN

1921-2015 Native of Bergen, Norway and resident of St. Paul, Minnesota passed away peacefully August 11th, 2015 of natural causes. Audun is preceded in death by his father, brother, mother and niece Elin, and will join them at his final resting place in Bergen, Norway. He is survived by former wife, friend and mother of his children, Pat Fredriksen of Edina, MN; companion Dorthea Gumbrill of St. Paul, MN; oldest daughter Kathy (Tony) Golden and sons Dillon and Devon of Miami, FL; daughter Nancy (Pepe) Badia and daughters Bianca and Dakota of Miami, FL; son Stephen (Sheila) Fredriksen of Minneapolis, MN; and nephews Kolbjorn and Oystein Fredriksen of Norway. Audun attended the Bergen School of Technology then immigrated to the U.S. in 1946 as part of a student exchange program. Prior to acceptance as an exchange student he was engaged in scientific research in Stockholm, Sweden. He attended the University of MN where he achieved his BA in Chemical Engineering and a Masters in Business. He dedicated his academic achievements to the 3M Corporation beginning his 30-year career in the U.S. lab, working his way to managing 3M International based out of Dusseldorf, Germany and returning to the U.S. headquarters to head the 3M Healthcare division. After leaving 3M he went on to act as CEO for Underberg Group in Germany before retiring in 1983. Audun was a Captain in the OSS (Office of Strategic Services) serving as a spy in Nazi occupied Norway for the Allied Forces during WW2. He was personally responsible for helping many downed allied pilots back to safety as well as helping many displaced European Jews escape Europe through Norway and on to safety in England. He had many secret missions still unknown to his friends and family. Audun was a natural comedian, gifted pianist and an avid fly fisherman, a love passed down from his father, and from Audun to his son. Audun was truly a dynamic man with fierce intelligence and passion for life and those he loved. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered. Public services will be held Wednesday August 19, 2015 at 11:00am at Unity Church-Unitarian in St. Paul: 733 Portland Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104. (651) 228-1456. A reception will follow at the church. The Fredriksen family would like to thank everyone who cared for Audun in the last years and days of his life, your dedication is greatly appreciated.