John Thomas Lunenschloss

MADISON- John T. Lunenschloss, age 88, of Madison, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on Feb. 12, 1925, in Madison, the son of Leo L. and Marguerite (Coleman) Lunenschloss. John graduated from East High School. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the Marine Corps, serving in the Pacific and China with the First and Third Marine Divisions. John attended the University of Michigan and graduated in 1948 from the University of Wisconsin. He participated in many sports including football at the University of Michigan, Lettered in boxing at the University of Wisconsin, where he was a member of a National Champion Boxing Team and was also involved with Track and Ski Jumping. John began his career in business as a Sales Engineer for Madison Kipp from 1948 until 1959. He served as the president of Lunenschloss Marine and Sporting Goods since 1957 and since 1959 he has also served as President of Air-Lec Industries, Inc. John was a Past Vice President of Security State Bank and also Randall State Bank. John was the first President, Chairman of the Board and a Founder of Junior Achievement of Madison. John’s memberships include the Safari Club International, NRA, Wisconsin Rifle and Pistol Association, Ducks Unlimited, Delta Water Fowl, Badger Knife Club, various gun collector groups, Mendota Yacht Club, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Sportsmen’s Alliance, “W” Club and Madison East/ Monona Rotary. John enjoyed sailing, hunting and many other outdoor pursuits. He is survived by his wife, Laurie (King); sons, Mike of Seattle, Washington and Alaska and Joe of Atlanta, Georgia; daughter, Pat (Jeff) Klossner of New Glarus; grandchildren, Erica Meier, Carrie Zander, James Zander, Meghan Zander, Chase Lunenschloss and Shane Lunenschloss; and four great-grandchildren, Lauren, Evelyn, Mason and Lyndon Belle. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, June 20, 2013 with Msgr. Charles Schluter, Msgr. Daniel Ganshert, Father Roger Nilles and Father James McEnery concelebrating with a time of fellowship and food immediately following the service. Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in John’s name to St. Peter Catholic Church or St. Mary’s Hospital. Gunderson East Funeral & Cremation Care 5203 Monona Drive (608)221-5420 Cemetery: Burial will follow at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in John’s name to St. Peter Catholic Church or St. Mary’s Hospital. Visitation will be held at GUNDERSON EAST FUNERAL HOME, 5203 Monona Drive, Madison from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, and also at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at ST. PETER CATHOLIC CHURCH, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., Madison, at 11 a.m., on Thursday, June 20, 2013 with Msgr. Charles Schluter, Msgr. Daniel Ganshert, Father Roger Nilles and Father James McEnery concelebrating with a time of fellowship and food immediately following the service.