Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Please let us know if you need anything. Thinking of you and praying for you. Love you always. Teresa, Tim & Kyle
Teresa Mitchell
August 25, 2010
Jean, please know that my heart breaks for you and your family during this tough time. You know where I am if you feel the need to talk to someone that has been there.
Always, Di Neal, Hawkeye Fire & Safety
Di Neal
August 25, 2010
I remember playing on the Franklin Junior High School football team with Gunnar. He was a great competitor. We were never close friends but I had tremendous respect for him. I'm sorry to hear that he died at such a young age.
Karl Nordstrom
August 25, 2010
Signe and family, I'm at a loss for words. "Much too young" keeps running through my head. Gunnar always had a place in my heart from so many years ago, and the world seems emptier just knowing he's gone. That he, and the rest of you, donated his organs tells me my memories of him as special and unique are on target. A transplant patient myself, I know what a difference you've all made. Your loss is immense, and words seem so empty right now. Please know my thoughts are with you and will continue to be so in the future.
Sheryl DeYoung Granville
August 25, 2010
Ali Stevens found us - after all these years. She was kind enough to let us know. I send my sympathy and my prayers. I know this is a terrific loss. It sounds like he leaves quite a legacy of love, friends and family.
God bless you all.
Janice
Janice Slaven INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (DeYoung)
August 25, 2010
I was saddened to learn of Gunnar's death. He was of great help to the Indian Creek Nature Center. Gunnar helped us enhance electric efficiency and took great interest in our programs that introduce children to nature. My thoughts are with the Munson Family.
Rich Patterson
Rich Patterson
August 26, 2010
I am truly sorry for your loss.
My sympathy to the family,
Annette Weaver
Annette Weaver
August 26, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all the Munsons.
I'm gonna miss Gunnar a lot, he is my friend and I love his ways! Its comforting to know that he will be looking down on us with his infectious smile, his love, and his gentle thoughtfulness. He may be gone but his memory will live in the conversations of circles of friends and family across the country. Gunnar is a true and honest tribute to the love of family and his friends.
Gary Anderson
August 26, 2010
To Signe and all of the Munson families:
I am deeply saddened to hear about Gunnar passing. You and all of your loved ones are in our hearts and prayers, now and always.
Gunnar was a good man and loyal friend to the tight-knit community of friends who have known him all these years, and to those who became acquainted with him later on and in more recent times. He was a humble, unassuming, peaceful human being, and a loving soul. Surely, his wry wit and wily grin will not be forgotten.
May God be with you all during this difficult time, Signe, and especially with Gunnar's wife and kids. It's a comfort to those of us afar to know you will be held close by the hundreds of us who love you dearly.
Chip, Nora, Grace and Bridget
Chip Marshall & Family
August 26, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear about Gunner. He will be greatly missed. I'm glad you all had time to enjoy the cabin with him.
Janet Bicknese
August 26, 2010
I'm Sorry to Hear about Gunners passing my mom Theresa and I were at the hospital with my grandma Dee while you were there I hope that you will all find peace and remember the good times you all had together. Love the time you had and love the memories that will always be with you for only his body is gone his spirt lives inside each of you.
Holly Merrifield
August 26, 2010
Dear Munson Family,
please receive heartfelt condolences from my husband Mark and our adult children, Michael, Dax, Abby, Eric and Alan. Gunnar was such a wonderful person, as a kid in junior high and throughout his entire life. Reading all of the notes over the past week has been testimony to how he loved others so well ... and was so loved in return. I hope there is some comfort for you in this. Our family will keep you all in Christian prayer. Thank you for sharing Gunnar with us.
Caroline Chadima-Johnson
August 26, 2010
I will miss his fun-loving spirit. Can never remember Gunnar not having a smile on his face and a great conversation to share. Thanks for leaving a mark on my life. God Bless
Jack Peterson
August 26, 2010
Our sympathies to all of you as you celebrate the life of Gunnar. You have our deepest sympathies.
Therese and Dave Rowell
August 26, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad passing away. I am praying for your family Tracy, Grant, Gavin, Owen and Janet in this difficult time. God bless you all in this time of sadness. If you need anything at all don't feel free to give me a call.
candace watson
August 26, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. My daughter Holly and I thought of you all so often it there is anything I can do to help please let me know. God Bless you all.
Theresa Plowman
August 26, 2010
To Jean and all the family - we are so very sorry about your loss. Gunnar will always have a special place in our hearts. And, Jean, we are here if you need to talk or get together.
Eddie and Dallis Piccard
August 26, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful family you are and will continue to be, with a special place "reserved at the table" for Gunnar. Wishing you peace and comfort in this difficult time.
Kaye Lynn Arenz
August 26, 2010
We have lost another special person from our family. You are all in our thoughts, as always.
Aunt Pete, Linda and Scott
Linda Scott
August 26, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Munson family. Went to school with Gunnar for five years. Played sports with him. Admired his "Reckless Abandon", as coach Sheets used to call it, attitude. When I think of school times, he always sticks out in my thoughts.
Joe
Joe Hutchcroft
August 26, 2010
Always with a smile and handshake, touched with a "how ya been?" We have lost an Uncle, Friend and one of our Family.
John L. Krumm Family
August 26, 2010
My deepest sympathy to all the Munsons.
I'm gonna miss Gunnar a lot, he is my friend and I love his ways! Its comforting to know that he will be looking down at us with his infectious smile, his love, and his gentle thoughtfulness. He may be gone but his memory will live in the conversations of circles of friends and family across the country. Gunnar is a true and honest tribute to the love of family and his friends.
Gary Anderson
August 26, 2010
My Condolences to the family.
I remember Gunnar every time I'm near the water-- The canoe trips we made when he was in Jr High and all the crazy things. He was one of my students I remember him with fondness. Gunnar holds a special place in my heart. God Bless all of you .
Douglas Heath
August 26, 2010
Gavin, Grant & Tracy,INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (and family) We are so very sorry about the loss of your Dad. Remember, he will always be a part of you. We are here if you need anything at all. Love, Al, Chris, Keefer & Carly
Chris Wehmeyer
August 27, 2010
Signe and Family,
I can't imgagine what you must be going through. We were glad you were with us through our difficult times and wish you the best during this most difficult times. Sincere thoughts.
Doug Kacena
Doug Kacena
August 27, 2010
To all the Munson's,
Gunnar was a one-of-a-kind and I feel blessed to have known him. His little sayings always made me smile. You left way too soon Gunnar! I will find some peace knowing that June was there to meet you. God bless all of you!
Stacey
Stacey Friauf
August 27, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Munson families. While I hadn't seen Gunnar in many years, we go back to football days in Junior High and High School. The Lord drafted a good man for His team this week. He will be missed.
God Bless you all.
David McAfee
August 27, 2010
Dear Family and Friends,
Who didn't SMILE when they looked over and saw Gunnar standing there? I can't remember ever seeing him from a distance.......I would turn around and he was right there! A foot away and we would just instantly smile at each other. I am going to miss that part of my life, because the next 10 minutes were the best of my day.
What a guy! What a truley "one of a kind guy." It's such a big World and I have to thank God for having him pass through my life.
Be good to yourselves and others. Gunnar would want it that way.
To the family....I wish you Peace. Bob
Bob Wernimont
August 27, 2010
Joe: When I read the obituary, my heart sank. When I called my brother Mike, the entire boat sank in sadness.
Mike: So many memories... Elmcrest CC, dressed to the nines...Could do no wrong, but tenaciously did...The green truck!...All of us "Decorating" the "Hill" until dawn...To mention a few.
Brothers Markey: Our love to all family & friends
P.S. Mike is taking this badly. Signe, Please contact Mike. 3419 S.E. 19th St. D.M. IA 50320
Joe 1407 Marcy St. I.C. 5224
Joe & Mike Markey
August 27, 2010
My deepest sympathies go out to the Munson family for the loss of my dear friend Gunnar.
I was in a select group of friends that was lucky enough to receive some of Gunnars' hugs when they were still awkward from anyone else. Even though I was the QB
everyone knew Gunnar was our leader, the kind that never showed anger toward anyone.
Gunnar will always hold a special place in my heart and will be sorely missed.Sorry I cannot make it back as I was just there to see my sister in the hospital.
Love to all, Joe Kells
Love, Joe Kells
Joe
August 27, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Munson family. I'm so sorry to hear about our loss. Whenever I saw him, my heart soared. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rob & Janet Mellody
August 27, 2010
Signe and Munson family, we are so sorry to hear about Gunnar. So young. You have our prayers and deepest sympathy. It is the memories that help us go on. God bless you and your families.
Dennis and Linda Krog
August 28, 2010
Jean, Gavin, Grant & family,
We are so sorry about the sudden illness of Gunnar. He was the nicest and friendliest man. You should all be very proud to have such a great guy for a husband and father. The nice thing about these memorials is that you get to hear so many great stories and kind words about your family member. It made us feel so good to hear people come through the line and say how they respected my Dad and how he helped them in their career or in other ways. You don't realize how many lives they have touched or how well loved they were by so many, until this happens. Our thoughts are with your entire family on this day. I know Gunnar was very proud of all of you too.
Take Care, Dawn and Bill Gerlich
Dawn & Bill Gerlich family
August 28, 2010
To the entire Munson family, my saddened heart goes out to you . Gunnar always a put a smile on your face, always had kind words to say and I can't think of ever hearing anything but happy thoughts come from him. He will truly be missed. I wish I could be with you today but I will have all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Marti Fleckenstein Nesbitt
August 28, 2010
Dear Family of Gunnar Munson,
I shared the information of Gunnar's untimely passing with my mother Rose Marie Wubbens, she and my father Ed INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (deceased) were great friends back in the day with Bob & June. We send our deepest condolences to your families. We are so sorry that you have to have this saddness in your lives, but what a treasure it was to have Gunnar in your lives, we only knew him a little but from what we understand it was a gift to have him around. We pray time will heal your sorrow and memories will fill your hearts.
Sincerely,
Rose Marie Wubbens
Terry Wubbens, Jim Wubbens & family
Susan INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Wubbens) Morris & famly
Susan INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Wubbens ) Morris
August 28, 2010
Margaret Kacena
August 28, 2010
I am Mr. Heath's daughter. I remember Gunnar from when I was a little girl and I had the biggest crush on him. I always thought he was the coolest guy. Even as kids Gunnar left a lasting impression on me. My condolences to his family.
Laura Heath
August 29, 2010
My heart goes out to everyone in the Munson family and for anyone else that was lucky enough to have known Gunnar. Growing up he was my best friend and I spent countless hours with him and his family. I had the pleasure of reconnecting with Gunnar a few years back and he was the same kind,caring and affable person I knew as a child. I am so sad to hear that he has passed, but so happy to have known him well. Love to him and his family, Rick Ruchotzke
Rick Ruchotzke
September 9, 2010
I have not had the opportunity to keep in touch with the family. However, I am so sorry for your loss. As you may have remembered I truely cared and loved Gunnar very much. It does break my heart to see such a free spirit leave us way too soon. To Gavin, Grant & Tracy, I think of you often and I would love to hear from you. Signe, I can't even imaging the pain you must be feeling, but so you know my thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of mourning. To the Munson men, I wish you all well and hope that your strength gets you through this rough time. My deepest sympathy and all my prayers go out to all of you, A.Christine INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Gerard)Bentley
A Christine INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (Gerard) Bentley
September 17, 2010
I am a former co-worker with Gunnar at The Wattstopper and was priveledged to meet him and share his wonderful company at several sales meetings. His outgoing ways and true affection for people where a magnet that attracted all of us. I am truly saddened to hear of Gunnar's passing and know what a wonderful dad, brother, uncle and friend he was and how much he will be missed. The old saying that "only the good die young" certainly applies here many times over. God bless all of you and God bless Gunnar. Sincerely, Jeff Duffy
Jeff Duffy
September 17, 2010
I miss you so.
jean
October 17, 2010
Signe,
So sorry for your loss. It is never a good thing to loose a loved one and words seem so inadequate. May GOD bless you and your family during these times.
Kaley
Kaley Carwell
December 14, 2010
Gunnar, it is approaching 4 months since I last held you last. Every day, every hour, every minute and every second I think of you and the love we shared. I think often of the 8 days you gave to all of us at St. Luke’s. Many people don’t get that time and I will cherish it forever. There must have been 20 to 25 wires, IV tubes, pumps, etc. attached to you then and your nurses; both named Mary INSERT INTO guestbook VALUES (who were really Angels sent from heaven disguised as nurses) would gently pull you to one side of the bed and I would literally weave myself through the wires and tubes and lay with you and hold you. Thank you Gunnar. Thank you for giving me that time to be with you just a bit longer.
You truly are one of those people you meet in life whose life-light shines brighter than most. You have an energy that people gravitated to. People feel good just being around you. You were always loving, kind and caring to your family, friends, co-workers and even strangers, for I witnessed it all. I am broken hearted without you as are many others. Life without you is sad and at times a struggle but I keep going on just like we talked about. Thank you for coming to me in dreams and thank you for watching over all of us. You continue to make a difference in so many of our lives simply by the way you lived yours.
I love you baby.
Your wife, Jean
Jean Munson
December 18, 2010