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Tag: in memoriam

  • James C. Kunelius (Korny) ’74

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    Erin Wilken

    James C. Kunelius (Korny) ’74 passed away on June 28, 2013. He was a planner at RR Donnelley. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anderson Kunelius ’77 and daughter, Leigh (Kunelius) King ’02 as well as two sons, John and David. He is also survived by a brother, Donald Kunelius ’72

  • Robert Ryan ’78

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    Erin Wilken

    It is with great sadness that I write to let you know that Robert M. Ryan (Bob), a graduate of Gustavus Class of 1978, passed away at his home in Houston, TX on 6/22/2013. Attached is a photo of him and of him with his family.

  • Anna Mae Backlund Peterson ’49

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    Erin Wilken

    Anna Mae Backlund Peterson, Class of 1949, passed away on April 8th, 2013. Her obituary appeared in the April 10th Minneapolis Star Tribune. She served on the Alumni Board for several years. Family members who also attended Gustavus are: Emily Louise Backlund Cole ’57 – Music (organ) Jane Ellen Peterson Holmquist ’73  – Biology Ann…

  • John Carlson ’57

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    Megan Myhre

    John Carlson ’57 passed away January 2, 2013. He was a Sr social worker in Chemical Health division of Hennepin County for many years. In retirement, he spent his time volunteering at church (Lutheran Church of the master in Brooklyn Center) and at Evergreen Elementary school in Brooklyn Center working with emergent readers. He was…

  • Steven R. Butler ’88

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    Erin Wilken

    Steven R. Butler ’88 1966 – 2012 On November 10, 2012, Steven R. Butler, age 46, peacefully rejoined our Savior, Jesus Christ. Steven Butler’s journey on Earth began in Laramie, Wyoming on May 9, 1966. Steven Butler attended primary and secondary schools in Pine Bluffs, Wyoming. Upon graduation, he attended Gustavus Adolphus College in St.…

  • David Grandstrand ’63

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    Erin Wilken

    David T. Grandstrand, passed away on April 4, 2012. He earned an MBA from the U. of MN and then spent most of his career in a variety of management positions at General Mills. He was active as a volunteer in the city of Maple Plain and in 2010 was cited as Volunteer of the…

  • Neil Weberg ’63

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    Erin Wilken

    Neil R. Weberg ’63, Tyndall, SD died on December 30, 2011 in the VA Medical Center in Sioux Falls, SD. Private family services will be held at a later date.

  • Holger (Fritz) Kilander, Jr. ’59

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    Erin Wilken

    In Memoriam Holger (Fritz) Kilander, Jr. ’59, Hackensack, MN, on March 26, 2011. He was a retired artist and inventor and is survived by his wife, Bernadette, daughter Heather Stonacek ’86, one son, one stepson, and sister Carole Griggs ’56.

  • David R. Olson ’68

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    Erin Wilken

    David R. Olson ’ 68 of Savage, MN died June 9, 2010 of a heart attack. Survived by wife Sharon (Tvete) ’72, children Kristin, John & Meredith.

  • James Wheeler ’69

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    Erin Wilken

    James Wheeler passed away August 10, 2010 after a 4 year battle with Cancer. Survived by wife, Marianne, 2 daughters Alisa Aschenbrener and Stefanie Kelley and 3 grandsons James Erwin Aschenbrener, Conner James Kelley, and Cooper Scott Kelley.