Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Fair Haven with Rev. David Buchs officiating. Burial will be held at 1:45 p.m. Friday at Maine Prairie Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel in Annandale, and continue one hour prior to the service at the church Friday.
Kevin Roy Gunnerson was born June 30, 1954, to Marvin and Vivian (Schmidt) Gunnerson in St. Cloud. Kevin grew up in the Annandale and South Haven area where he lived his entire life. He attended and graduated from Kimball Area High School with the Class of 1973. On Nov. 2, 1973, he was united in marriage to Nancy Walkley at St. Anne’s Catholic Church in Kimball. Together they made their home in rural South Haven along witht heir children. For 34 years, Kevin worked as a heavy equipment operator for C.S. McCrossan, retiring July 1, 2015.
Throughout his life, Kevin embraced the simple joys that life offered. Often found in the comfort of his home, he had a special fondness for watching Westerns. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and the camaraderie shared among family. His visits to the Swappers Meet were more than just hunting for treasures: they were a chance for Kevin to visit with friends.
Kevin was preceded by his parents Vivian Vadner and Marvin “Duce” Gunnerson, and infant son Jesse.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Nancy, of South Haven; children Scott (and Alissa) Gunnerson of Kimball, and Kelly (and Eric) Cantin of Becker; grandchildren Ross, Brock, Luke, Allie, and Owen Gunnerson, and Peyton and Ethyn Cantin; siblings Greg Gunnerson (and Audrey Purcell), Sherry (and Terry) Duncan, Carl (and Coralee) Gunnerson, Mona (and Wayne) Weisman, Joe (and Annette) Gunnerson, and Todd (and Nancy) Gunnerson; and many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.
Kevin’s grandsons will serve as urn bearers. Lynn Hoff will provide music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care Burial and Cremation Services of Annandale.