Lowell V. Gunderson, 93, Ada, MN, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at Essentia Health in Ada.
Lowell Gunderson, the son of Ole and Clara (Slette) Gunderson, was born on January 31, 1931. He grew up on the family farm in rural Gary, Minnesota. He attended the local country School (District 91), graduating from Gary High School in 1948. Lowell enrolled in NDSU and joined the Air National Guard. During his college years, he joined the Air Force. After completion of his tour of duty, Lowell returned to complete his degree in Vocational Agriculture at NDSU. Lowell taught Vocational High School Agriculture in Plumer, Minn. and Herman, Minn. before coming to Ada in 1960, where he taught until his retirement in 1987. He had a deep commitment to his FFA members and educating his students about farming. In 1965, Lowell married Borgie Sandvik at St. Petri Church in Nielsville, Minn. They lived in Ada and taught at Ada High School. Two children were born to Lowell and Borgie – Larry and Kristen.
In his retirement, Lowell planted and raised Christmas trees, strawberries, and raspberries, along with other crops. One of his greatest enjoyments was planting and harvesting. Lowell especially enjoyed the beauty of nature, his favorite plants being red roses and gladiolas. Borgie and Lowell also took time to travel, visiting many states and countries, Norway being a highlight.
Throughout his life, Lowell was a man of God and active in his church. He was also a member of Simonson-Betcher American Legion Post #26 and was very involved in other community events in the Ada area.
Lowell was preceded in death by his parents, Clara and Ole; his brother, John; and his great-nephew, Joel. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Borgie; children, Larry (Elizabeth) Gunderson, Vadnais Heights, MN, and Kristen (Greg) Isaacson, Crookston, MN; grandchildren, Clare Gunderson, Anna Gunderson, and Karsten Isaacson; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Gunderson.
Funeral Service: 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 31, 2024at Grace Lutheran Church, Ada, MN.
Visitation: One hour before the service at the church.
Interment: Saint Petri Lutheran Cemetery, Gary, MN.
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Arrangements with Fredrikson-Ganje Funeral Homes of Ada & Halstad, Minnesota
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