Memorial

We lost a great husband, father, son, brother, "papa", and friend on August 24, 2010, when Gunnar Norris Munson died peacefully from heart failure. Gunnar was surrounded by his loving family and friends at St. Luke's Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 28, 2010 at St. Matthew Catholic Church. Rev. David Beckman will officiate. Friends may call from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, on Friday, August 27, 2010 at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Surviving are his wife Jean; his children Gavin, Grant (Emily Flowergarden), and Tracy all of Cedar Rapids; his grandson Gunnar "Owen" Munson; his father Robert "Bob" Munson; his siblings Ole (Julie) of Arizona, Signe (John Henderson) of Cedar Rapids, and Erik (Becky) of Cedar Rapids; aunts, Virginia Svestka of Indiana, Viva DeMerritt of Arizona, Marjorie Perdue of Washington; uncle, Dick (Pat) Perdue of Florida; his first wife Janet (Don Angotti); Aunt Pat and Grandma Rose; sister-in-law Rose (Glen) Hartz; as well as several nieces, nephews, and extended family.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Esther "June" Munson.

Gunnar was born March 4, 1958 in Cedar Rapids the son of Robert and Esther "June" (Perdue) Munson. He attended Cedar Rapids Community Schools and graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington High School. He married Janet Stoneking on February 10, 1979 at Immaculate Conception Church in Cedar Rapids. They had 3 beloved children together. They later divorced. He married Jean Bley on July 19, 1996 at St. Pius X Church in Cedar Rapids. He was employed as the Central Regional Sales Manager for WattStopper.

Gunnar was an avid outdoorsman, enjoyed golf, and was a wonderful host who never knew a stranger. He cherished his time at his cabin in Clayton with family and friends, where the plates were always full, the conversation was always lively and love was always abundant.

In his continued spirit of giving to others, Gunnar was an organ donor.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.