Born April 29, 1936 to Olaf and Eula Gunderson, he was raised in Dix, Nebraska, and earned his bachelor’s degree in education at Kearney State College.
He was a teacher for some time and served 30 years as a Chief Warrant Officer in the National Guard at Sidney, where he retired.
While in the National Guard, he enjoyed working with the people in his unit. He was eager to serve the community by coordinating the use of the building for receptions and community events as well as readying the equipment and relaying the call to his unit to aid in blizzards.
After retiring to Lakeport, CA in 1999, “Gundy" became a member of the Military Funeral Honors Team helping to perform at many veterans’ memorials throughout Lake County.
As a Christian, he found community at United Christian Parish where he was an active member of the Friday morning men’s breakfast and Bible study.
Marion “Gundy" is survived by his wife, Virginia “ Ginny" Gunderson, to whom he was devoted to during their 33-year marriage. He was proud of and dedicated to his family including two sons, Bryan and David; daughter, Cindi Moulton; and stepchildren, Kit Eischen, Karen Eischen and Steve Eischen; grandchildren; and sister, Audrey Solo.
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Lois Gunderson; sister, Elaine Moulton; and son-in-law, Dennis Perry.
Military graveside memorial services were held at Hartley Cemetery Oct. 13.
Donations can be made in Gundy's name to the Military Funeral Honors Team of Lake County, P.O. Box 1365 Kelseyville, CA 95451.
Arrangements by Chapel of the Lakes Mortuary in Lakeport. 707-263-0357 or 995-5611 or visit www.chapelofthelakes.com.
