Orville Gunderson
December 4, 1933 ~ June 30, 2024
Born in:
Fargo, North Dakota
Resided in:
Hendrum, Minnesota
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Orville C. Gunderson was born Dec. 4, 1933, the son of Casper and Laura (Dvergsten) Gunderson in Fargo, ND. Because of his strong faith in Jesus Christ, he entered his eternal home with his Lord on June 30, 2024, at Essentia Hospital, with Donna and family by his side.
He attended schools in Hillsboro, Buxton, and Beltrami. Orville farmed until he entered the Army in July of 1955 through July of 1957. He received his GED while in the service. After returning from the service, he continued farming and also sold insurance. After many years of farming, he rented out his land, did custom combining and continued to sell insurance. Orville was a member of the Viking Band. He was a member of Fargo Baptist Church. Orville loved spending time with family, including many trips throughout the United States during his kids’ childhood. Orville was also a member of the Sons of Norway. He loved meeting the Norwegian relatives on the 3 trips to Norway that he and Donna took. Orville and Donna also traveled to Hawaii twice. Orville loved the ocean and spent 2 weeks a year at Myrtle Beach, SC. For over 15 years he and Donna spent 2 months in the winter at Mission, TX, where he loved making music in jam sessions.
He married Leann Littlefield in Oklahoma on February 14, 1958, and they were married until 1993. He was united in marriage to Donna Plante on December 29, 2003, in Fargo, ND and they lived in Hendrum, MN.
He is survived by his loving wife, Donna; son, Gregg, Fargo, ND; two daughters, Kimberly (Marvin) Faul, Horace, ND and Velvet (Gary) Sunderland, Durham, NC; two step-daughters, Lisa (Rick) Hall, Pembina, ND and Jodi (Tobey) Soderberg, Buxton, ND; nine grandchildren, Matthew (Madeline), Jesse (Hope) and Trevor Faul; Serena, Connor, Taryn (Allen) Clark, Morgan (Garrett) Ford and Quinn Sunderland; and Noah Gunderson; five step-grandchildren, Kenneth, Nathaniel, and Madalynn Dow, Connor Swope, and Alexis Penn; seven great-grandsons, Jordan, Levi, Hayden, Peyton and Rowan Gunderson, Russell and Walter Faul; one step great-grandson, Brayden; six great-granddaughters, Natalia, Alexis, Mersadee, Kimber, & Georgia Faul, & Elise Gunderson; one brother, Arnold, Ada, MN; two sisters-in-law, Joan Gunderson, Thief River Falls, MN and Gwen Gunderson, Fergus Falls, MN; and one brother-in-law, Marvin Gunderson, Laguna Niguel, CA as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; son, Brian; two sisters, Adeline (Gunderson) Nordheim and Marjorie Gunderson; two brothers, Lawrence and Donald; daughter-in-law, Mary Gunderson; grandson, Luke Gunderson; brothers-in-law, Ted Nordheim and Gerald Gunderson; and step son-in-law, Philip Dow; as well as many aunts and uncles and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be held at Fargo Baptist Church Fargo, ND on July 8, 2024, at 2:00pm, with visitation one hour prior. Interment will be at Highland Cemetery, rural Cummings, ND.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Boulger Funeral Home and Celebration of Life Center in Fargo, ND.
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Visitation - Monday: July 8, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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Velvet,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May God grant him eternal peace.
Orville was very dear to me, almost a second father … Some of my fondest memories growing up were summers at the farm outside Grandin ND, helping Leann in the house with the children, and helping Orville in the fields. It’s hard to believe he is gone from us; he defied death so many times when we though death was certain. He was a remarkable soul and strong spirit, and faithful servant of God. He is now with Sweet Jesus, where he belongs. Love, hugs and prayers to family and friends. Edie Littlefield Sundby (Leann’s younger sister)
We are so sorry for your loss. Donna, you were an amazing caregiver and partner to Orville. You put guality and quantity to his life. You completed him and your love for each other was so strong. Sorry we could not be with you today but you are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!
Sympathy to all the family. Special greetings to Arnold.
Stan and Jeanie Rasmussen
Sorry for your loss, had a lot of fun dancing with Orville over the years when I lived back in that area. He always enjoyed music and dancing. My god bless his memory.
Kathy Mickelson
Apache Junction AZ