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Wayne Gunderson, 90, of Leland, IL passed away Monday, May 30, 2022 at Willow Crest Nursing Pavilion in Sandwich, IL. He was born October 25, 1931 in Leland, IL the son of Milton and Esther (Terry) Gunderson. He married Annette Mae Hanson on January 18, 1952 in Leland, IL. He was widowed in 1986. He later married Delores Aschinger on October 25, 1991 in Las Vegas, NV. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict serving in the US Army. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church, American Legion, Elk’s Club, Moose Club, Local 130 Plumbers Union and served as a board member of the Leland School District for many years. He was an active member of the community. He enjoyed coaching youth baseball and was general sports “know it all.” He also loved to golf, bowl, and was a dedicated fan of the Chicago White Sox. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife Delores; three children, Holly (Thomas) Ratko of Rocky Mount, MO, Chad (Patricia) Gunderson of New Lenox, IL, daughter-in-law Dawn Gunderson of Leland, IL Dirk (Diana) Gunderson of West Chicago, IL; three siblings Kenneth Gunderson of DeKalb, IL, Mary Leach of Sandwich, IL, Patricia Peterson of Peoria, IL.; stepdaughter Teri Dunshee; multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Annette of 34 years, his son Ty, brothers Graham Gunderson, Keith Gunderson, and stepson Rob Aschinger.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL with Pastor Bob Hansen officiating. Burial will follow at Leland Cemetery in Leland. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Leland School District, Leland Ambulance and Fire Service, and/or Bethany Lutheran Church. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
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He is survived by his wife Delores; three children, Holly (Thomas) Ratko of Rocky Mount, MO, Chad (Patricia) Gunderson of New Lenox, IL, daughter-in-law Dawn Gunderson of Leland, IL Dirk (Diana) Gunderson of West Chicago, IL; three siblings Kenneth Gunderson of DeKalb, IL, Mary Leach of Sandwich, IL, Patricia Peterson of Peoria, IL.; stepdaughter Teri Dunshee; multiple grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Annette of 34 years, his son Ty, brothers Graham Gunderson, Keith Gunderson, and stepson Rob Aschinger.
Funeral Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL with Pastor Bob Hansen officiating. Burial will follow at Leland Cemetery in Leland. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 3, 2022 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Leland, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Leland School District, Leland Ambulance and Fire Service, and/or Bethany Lutheran Church. For more information or to sign the online guestbook go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com
Turner-Eighner Funeral Home
13160 W. Rt 34 ~ P.O. Box 404
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2363
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