Richard Mundinger

Mundinger, Richard Age 79 Of Hudson Died on July 3, 2008 at his home. He had recently developed pancreatic cancer. He was born on March 10, 1929 in Wadena, Saskatchewan, Canada. His parents were Hedwig Mezger and William Mundinger. Richard earned a Master of Science degree at North Dakota State University in 1953. He married Audrey Senechol in 1953 who preceded him in death in 1999. In 2001 he married Lis Damon who survives him. Richard was employed by Dow Chemical, Borg-Warner, and by 3M for almost 30 years. He held membership in the Jaycees and was Chair of the Society for Coating Technology. He was also president of the church council at St. Peter's Lutheran church in Afton, MN as well as at a church in West Virginia. He also served as the choir director at those two parishes. He was an avid golfer and played golf in all 50 States, and loved to sing in various choirs. He was a consummate traveler, visiting South America, Europe numerous times, and throughout the United States. In addition to his spouse, Lis, he is survived by his children, Louise (Pierre Trepagnier) of Medford, Massachusetts; Carol of Paris, France; Diana (Brad Bealka) of Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Steve (Peggy) of Aspen, Colorado; and Martha (Brad Edwards) of Columbia, South Carolina; and his step-children, Lisa Damon (Greg Lauderdale) of Afton, Minnesota; and Paul Damon (Liz) of Hudson, Wisconsin. He is also survived by his grandchildren, William Trepagnier, William Edwards, Ella Mundinger, and Amelia Edwards. One sister, Rhoda Heidinger of Medina, Ohio, also survives him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Charlotte Walz of Sebawaing, Michigan and Ada Sapko of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, and his brothers, Tom Mundinger of Egenville, Ontario and Gerard Mundinger of Glencoe, Ontario. The memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 1:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1201 Sixth Street, in Hudson with The Rev. Fred Golke officiating. A private interment was held earlier.