Memorial
Ronald Sundermann, 73, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 15, 2016 at 10 AM at First Lutheran Church. A visitation will be held on Sunday, February 14, 2016 from 2 to 5 PM at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
Ron was born August 16, 1942, in Carroll, Iowa, the son of Wilbert and Irma (Schroeter) Sundermann. Graduating from Carroll High School the class of 1960, he went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Iowa where he made lifelong friends as a member of Acacia fraternity; then receiving his Masters from the University of Northern Iowa. Ron taught history in Hubbard, Iowa for seven years before moving to Marshalltown where he became an insurance agent. Ron retired from Skogman Carlson Insurance in Cedar Rapids in 2010. He was a past president of Cedar Rapids Downtown Kiwanis Club and was recently given an award for raising money to fight tetanus in mothers and babies.
He married the love of his life Trudy in 1965. To this union two children were born. Ron was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a great storyteller and a student of history and government. He enjoyed singing in the First Lutheran Church choir, and listening to music. He also enjoyed traveling, golfing and most importantly spending time with his family and grandchildren, and his dog Willow. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Left to cherish Ron’s memory is his wife of 50 years Trudy Sundermann. Children Amy (Steve Polyak) Sundermann, Ryan (Heather) Sundermann, brothers Gary (Marilyn) Sundermann, Steve (Patti) Sundermann, and grandchildren Jack, Eliza, Lucy, and Joey.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cedar Rapids Downtown Kiwanis Club.