Sharon Gunwall

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Sharon Mae Gunwall, daughter of Albert C. and Myrtle W. Cizadlo, loving wife of David G. Gunwall, born in Watertown SD, passed away on September 15th surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband David, and children: Father Kurtis, Keven (Carol), Kraig (Tammi), Tamara and Melissa (David) Ion. Sharon was also survived by her five siblings: David (Bernice) Cizadlo , Richard (Gail) Cizadlo, Judy (Davey) Dockter, Kenneth (Peg) Cizadlo, and Dawn Kamrath, as well as her in-laws Wayne (Glenda) Gunwall, Tom (Anita) Gunwall, Jean (Gus) Valenchenko, Jeff (Dana) Gunwall, Rob (Becky) Gunwall, and Mickey (Mary) Gunwall. Sharon was also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by her grandson William, two siblings DeAnne Dumke and Dennis Cizadlo and two brother-in-laws Willard Dumke and Dennis Kamrath.

Sharon attended school at the Holy Rosary Catholic School, Goodwin School, and Clear Lake High School in South Dakota. She attended Stewart’s School of Hair Styling and worked as a beautician for 7 years in Milbank, SD.

Sharon and David were married on August 7, 1965. They moved to Wadena, MN in 1971 to raise their 5 children. They grew in love over their 57 years together.

Family and Faith have always been important to her since a young age. Sharon started and led many bible studies throughout her life (women’s studies, 31 club, etc.), many of which have continued on today and have touched and helped more people than she ever knew. She helped the church/community/schools often (religious education teacher, children’s and junior choir and catholic school board, just to name a few).

Sharon also shared her love with others by working at the Shady Lane Nursing Home, fostering 5 children, and running a daycare out of the house. The Gunwall house was listed as a safe house by the local municipalities and was used more than once to help people in need.

Sharon loved to spend the start and end of each day with David, praying for the needs of others.

Sharon always enjoyed crafts, sewing, decorating, painting and reading and discussing books.

The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Gerald Gross, Jennifer Huffmann, Dr. Jeffrey Hunt and the supporting staff at the Roger Maris Cancer Center and the Hospice House.

Memorials preferred to Women’s Care Clinic and/or please have a Mass offered in Sharon’s name at your church.

Sharon’s Video Tribute can be viewed below: