Curtiss Duane Lunde

Curtiss Duane Lunde, 83, a resident of Milltown, WI passed away on December 28, 2012 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN.  Curtis was born on October 21, 1929 in North Valley of Eureka Township, Polk County, Wisconsin the son of Loyal and Christine (Ericksen) Lunde.  He attended grade school at the North Valley School and 2 years of high school in Milltown.  He served 2 years in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.

On January 21, 1952 Curtiss married Norma Knutson and to this union 2 daughters were born, Barbara and Julie.  After Norma passed away Curtiss married Diane Johnson on June 12, 1971 and to this union a son Curtiss II was born.

Curtiss farmed his whole life up until age 62.  After this time he sold the farm and he and Diane moved to Milltown.  For the next 12 years he worked for Ferrell Gas, which he enjoyed very much.  Curtiss loved bowling, fishing and hunting.  His favorite part about hunting was his hunting posse – his nephews, son and grandson.  Curtiss was a lifelong member of the North Valley Lutheran Church.

Curtiss leaves to celebrate his memory: daughters, Barbara (Jeff) Lunde-Lyons, Vadnais Heights, MN; Julie (Fred Rumple) Lunde, Vadnais Heights, MN; son, Curtiss Lunde II, Milltown, WI; grandchildren: Sarah, Christine, Jason, David, Malachi, great grandchildren: Jada, Noah, Tegan and Zaydan, his brother, Earl (Lucy) Lunde, Best Friend, Debbie White, many nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Norma (Knutson), his second wife Diane (Johnson) and several brothers and sisters.

The Memorial Service for Curtiss will be held on Friday, January 4, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at North Valley Lutheran Church with Pastor Maggie Isaacson officiating.  The family will be greeting guests at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service.  Military Honors will be rendered in Curtiss’ honor following the service and then a time of fellowship and lunch will be served in the church basement.  All are invited to share in this time.  Curtiss will be laid to rest at the North Valley Cemetery at a later date.

The Kolstad Family Funeral Home of Centuria has been entrusted with arrangements.