Raymond Lowell Podell

Raymond L. Podell, 73, of Grand Forks, passed away on April 3, 2018 at Altru Hospital in Grand Forks. Raymond was born January 18, 1945, in Winamac, IN, the son of Lowell & Helen (Timm) Podell.  He grew up and graduated from Winamac High School in 1963. He married Deanna Cunningham June 6, 1964 in Denham, IN.  They lived in Terre Haute, IN, where he received a BA and MA degrees from Indiana State, and later moved to Raleigh, NC where he received an EDD from North Carolina State.   They moved to Grand Forks in 1973, and Raymond taught at the UND IT Department.  He worked most recently for David Burkland farms.   Raymond enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with family at their lake home in Bissitt, MB.  Raymond is survived by his wife, Deanna; son, Robert (Kathy) Podell of Grand Forks; grandchildren, Jade (Morgan Barry) Podell and Myranda Podell of Grand Forks; brother, Rick (Jeanie) Podell of Plymouth, IN; furry friends, Wigs & Wags and several nieces and nephews, Ryan (Kate) Podell, Zionsville , IN, JT (Julie) Podell, Palm Beach, FL, Kimberly (Tom) Tokoly,  North Liberty, IN.  He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral Service: 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 7, 2018, at Amundson Funeral Home 2975 S. 42nd St. with visitation from 2:30-3:30 at the funeral home prior to the service.