Ron Duane Lunde

Ronald D. Lunde,78, passed away peacefully at his home in East Grand Forks, MN, with family by his side, on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. 

Ron was born May 11, 1944, in Devils Lake, ND, the son of Frithjof & Hedvig (Rud) Lunde. He grew up and went to school in Hampden, ND, graduating in 1962.  His first job was working in the family business at the Lunde Implement.  He was known in the community for his basketball skills. 

He attended the University of North Dakota where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting in 1966.   

Ron married Sandra Haugland, his high school sweetheart, on June 19, 1965.  Together they made their home in East Grand Forks, MN, raising 3 children.

He worked his career as a Certified Public Accountant with Brady Martz until his retirement in 2002, making lifelong friendships with co-workers. 

Ron enjoyed camping with family and friends on Lake Belle Taine at Camper’s Paradise.  He loved cruising on the lake and spending time with his kids and grandkids swimming, playing island bocce, and sitting around campfires.  Ron was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church for 53 years and proud of his leadership within the local Rotary International in East Grand Forks, especially after the flood of 1997.  He loved his golfing and bowling leagues.

During his life and in retirement, Ron and Sandy enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and other countries.     

He is survived by his wife, Sandy; children, Ronna (Bradley) Butler of Duluth, MN, Mara (Travis) Hanel of Warren, MN, Dane (Lori) Listug-Lunde of Sartell, MN; brothers, Erik (Elaine) Lunde of San Antonio, TX, Richard (Barb) Lunde of St. James, MN, Doug (Deb) Lunde of Grand Rapids, MI; grandchildren, Kyle (Ashlee) Butler, Ryan Butler, Lyah Butler, Craig Butler, Spencer Wittman, Austin Wittman, Matthew Hanel, Ariana Hanel, Sophia Hanel, Sierra Listug-Lunde and Zinnia Listug-Lunde; great-grandchildren, Aura, Jaxon, Raleigh and Oakley Butler.  Sister and brothers-in-law Linda, Gary, Wayne, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Godfather to Jodi, Joni, Tanya, Trisa, Janna, and Todd.   

Ron is preceded in death by his parents Fritz and Hedvig Lunde and parents-in-law Earl and Norma Haugland.

Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. on Monday, August 8th at Calvary Lutheran Church in Grand Forks, ND. 

Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m. prior to the service in the church.