Robert Edward August Gundlach
August 22, 1922 - August 17, 2013
Obituary
ARLINGTON-Robert Edward August Gundlach, age 90, died on Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013 after an extended illness. He was born on Aug. 22, 1922, to Edward and Elfrieda (Stiemke) Gundlach. Robert graduated from Poynette High School in 1940, and attended UW-Madison for a year. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Naval Air Corp and the Pacific invasion of Okinawa from 1943 until 1946. Robert was united in marriage to Valeria Isabell Schultz on May 23, 1947. He worked for Bell Motors from 1946 until 1949, followed by 38 years at Del Monte Corporation, retiring in 1987. As a current member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, Robert served as a greeter and former elder. Other memberships included Arlington Volunteer Fire Department for 30 years, Arlington Fireman’s baseball team, Arlington Curling Club, charter member of Arlington Lion’s Club, volunteer for Arlington voting polls for more than 20 years, Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, and the National Rifle Association. Robert was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, who cherished time spent with his family. He was an avid fan of the Wisconsin Badgers, Green Bay Packers, and the Milwaukee Brewers. A favorite pastime was spending Saturdays at the land in Richland County with his son, Robert Jr. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Valeria; son, Robert E. Gundlach Jr.; daughter, Virginia (Neil) Nordlof; grandchildren, Erika and Bradley Nordlof; step-grandchildren, Nicole Cordonnier, Ken, Dennis, and Kevin Furger; great-grandchild, Andrew Try; step-great-grandchildren, Nicholas and Joel Cordonnier; brothers-in-law, William Hahn Sr. and Herbert (Gayno) Schultz; many nieces and nephews; and family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Franklin; sister, Mildred Budde; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Wilmer and Arlette Schultz, Charles and Patricia Schultz, Evelyn Hahn, Harold and Darlene Lerch, Donovan Schultz, and Cristina (Gundlach) Wolf. Funeral services will be held at ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, W6906 County Rd K, Arlington, at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013. Burial will be at Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Hamre Gunderson
Funeral & Cremation Care
157 S. Main St. Lodi
(608) 592-3201
Events
Service
Wed Aug 21, 2013 @ 1:30 PM CDT
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (Arlington) • W6906 county Rd K, Arlington, WI 53911
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Memories
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Jonathan Repka
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To a dear and precious friend who I knew and loved, I will truly miss you, especially after all the years on Christmas Eve and dropping off a Christmas card to you and Valeria and then sitting down and talking, enjoying the time with you both, "I will miss not being able to see you on Christmas Eve. Love you Bob and I will always remember.
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Jim Bachhuber
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Bob: Kelly just passed on the news about your father, and I'm sorry for your loss. It was fun to meet him out at your land for our Turkey Shoot. It looked like he was in his element out there and just enjoyed being in the outdoors. I'll pray for you peace and comfort and that you will keep all the good memories of your father. -- Jim
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Paul Levendoski
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Bob- My sympathy to you and your family on your father's passing. I know you and your dad had many good times up at the land chasing the deer and turkeys and just enjoying the surroundings. Those memories will always be with you and help you through this difficult time.
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Cheryl Roberts
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Sorry for the family lose. There are a lot of great memories with Bob at Delmonte and at Christmas parties.
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Jill
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Gunlach family,
So sorry to read about Bob's passing. I was working yesterday, but you all were in my thoughts. I always remember hearing about making sauerkraut at del Monte and how busy it was. Time slips away so quickly.
We moved last week and our new address is 3302 Hwy H, Ridgeway 53582. I would love to hear from you.
LOVE JILL and Chuck Roethe
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Mark Martin
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Sorry to hear of the passing of Bob. I know that he enjoyed spending bird feeding and I enjoyed visiting with him on Poynette Christmas Bird Counts. Bob was also very helpful in helping Madison Audubon Society acquire Ankenbrandt Prairie.
Mark Martin
Goose Pond Sanctuary