Donald Lewis Lundy
September 21, 1922 - February 02, 2015
Obituary
Lundy, Donald L.
FITCHBURG-Donald L. Lundy, age 92, of Fitchburg, passed away on Monday, Feb. 2, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital. He was born on Sept. 21, 1922, the son of Silas and Bettea (Refsell) Lundy. Donald married Dorothy E. Olson on Dec. 29, 1946 in Wallingford, Iowa. He was a lifelong farmer who loved farming. Donald was a World War II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as an airplane commander, flying C-47 type aircraft which carried cargo, personnel, and air evacuation troops. He loved all types of airplanes. Donald was a member of the Army Squadron “Jungle Skippers” in the Philippians. He was an active and longtime member of the Estherville Lutheran Church in Estherville, Iowa. Donald is survived by his wife, Dorothy; daughter, Joni (Dave) Burnett, grandchildren, Rebecca (Tim) Drews, Rachel (Dave) Chancellor, Martha Burnett, Anjanette (Jon) Fisher and Andrew (Brandi) Lundy; great-grandchildren, Isaiah, Micah, and Aaron Drews, Nolan, Mark and Cal Chancellor and Kieran, Harley, Dash and Roman Fisher; brothers, Harvey (Marian) Lundy and Paul Lundy; sister, Kathryn (Ron) Holmblad, and daughter-in-law, Judy Lundy. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven; and a great-grandchild. A funeral service will be held at ALL SAINTS LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2015 with Pastor Richard A. Johnson presiding. A visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Thursday. Burial will be held at Wallingford Lutheran Cemetery, Iowa, at 1 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Events
Visitation
Thu Feb 5, 2015 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
All Saints Lutheran Church (Fitchburg) • 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Service
Thu Feb 5, 2015 @ 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
All Saints Lutheran Church (Fitchburg) • 2951 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Memories
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Judy K. Lundy
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Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember Don now. May the love of family and friends bring comfort during these difficult days. Our most heartfelt condolences.
The Family of Steve Lundy
Judy, Anjanette, Jon, Andrew, Brandy,
Kieran, Harley, Dash, and Roman
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Judy K Lundy
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Prayers and fond memories are what we have to remember Don now. May the love of family and friends bring comfort during these difficult days.
Our most heartfelt condolences.
The Family of Steve Lundy
Judy, Anjanette, Jon, Andrew, Brandy, Kieran, Harley, Dash, and Roman
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Richard Hageman
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I know this is a difficult time for Don's family, but friends, family and God will help you all get through it.
I met Don a number of years ago when he used to come to Mel's Radio & TV here in Estherville, IA where a group of friends met and still meet every Saturday morning. Don became a good friend and we often flew a few missions in a C47 transport airplane that he flew during his service in the South Pacific during World War II. He was a good friend and I will always miss him.
Richard Hageman
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Melvin Breyfogle
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I met Don at the airport many years ago. We had many conversations there and later he started coming to my shop for the Saturday morning coffee group. Don and I shared an interest in computers, in fact the computer I use today was given to me by Don when he had no further use of this older model. We were sad to see Don move away to Wisconsin but knew he'd be close to family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family as we know you will miss him too.