Joseph Sunderman

Joseph A. Sunderman, age 85, of Austin, died Friday, June 29, 2012 at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Silver Bay, Minnesota. Joe was born April 7, 1927 in Glidden, Wisconsin to Bernard and Pauline Sunderman. On November 17, 1949 he was united in marriage to Grace Kreason in San Francisco, California. Joe was a World War II veteran and a retired employee of the Austin Utilities. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include three sons, Joseph (Teri) Sunderman, Austin, MN, Larry (Janet) Sunderman, Austin, MN, Jerry (Karen) Sunderman, Marion, IA; six daughters, Peggy (Tom) Leonard, Council Bluffs, IA, Bonnie (Dennis) Laug, Knoxville, TN, Mary Jo (Larry) Sutherland, Finland, MN, Norma (Alan) Otto, Everly, IA, Linda Sunderman (Karen Wales), Rockaway, NJ, Paula Parker, Austin, MN; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Mary White, Austin, MN. He is preceded in death by his wife, Grace Sunderman; son, Roy Sunderman; brother, Larry Sunderman; grandson, Chase Miller. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on Monday, July 2, 2012 at Mayer Funeral Home with Father Raul Silva officiating. Friends may call one hour before the service at Mayer Funeral Home on Monday. Military rites to honor both Joe and Grace will be by American Legion Post #91.

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