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Richard Olaf “Dick” Gunness

Birth	:	19 Oct 1944 Fargo, Cass County, North Dakota, USA
Death	:	13 Mar 2021 Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona, USA
Burial	:	Osterdalen Lutheran Church Cemetery, Harwood Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.0275764, -96.8341217
Description	:	Richard "Dick" Olaf Gunness Oct 19, 1944 - Mar 13, 2021 Dick passed away unexpectedly, on March 13, 2021, in Green Valley, AZ. Dick was born in Fargo, ND., on October 19, 1944, to John Christian and Ulrica (Bjorke) Gunness. Dick attended Abercrombie High School for one year, and graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran School, in Fargo, ND. Known there as "Gunner," he was both an athlete and a musician, playing football, hockey and track, and participating in band, choir, and a boy's quartet, as well as, the senior class play. He earned an Associate of Arts Degree... Read More	Richard "Dick" Olaf Gunness Oct 19, 1944 - Mar 13, 2021 Dick passed away unexpectedly, on March 13, 2021, in Green Valley, AZ. Dick was born in Fargo, ND., on October 19, 1944, to John Christian and Ulrica (Bjorke) Gunness. Dick attended Abercrombie High School for one year, and graduated from Oak Grove Lutheran School, in Fargo, ND. Known there as "Gunner," he was both an athlete and a musician, playing football, hockey and track, and participating in band, choir, and a boy's quartet, as well as, the senior class play. He earned an Associate of Arts Degree from North Dakota State School of Science and a Bachelor's Degree from Moorhead State College. Dick grew up in rural North Dakota, in a small town with a large extended family. At the age of six, he was the salesboy for his brother Charles's monthly "Abercrombie Star," printed at home on a Swiftset type setting kit. He later worked for Gunness Brothers Automotive, in Abercrombie; Standard Oil, and went on to own Broadway Service Station, in Fargo. In later years, he worked for Lunde Auto Center, and also enjoyed driving the bus to events and competitions for student groups and athletic teams. The love of Dick's life was his wife of 56 years, Vicki Rae (Johnson) Gunness, whom he met at Oak Grove Lutheran School. She preceded him in death on January 9, 2021, leaving to prepare a heavenly home where the two of them can be together forever. Golf was another lifelong passion. Dick was known as "Silk" to his golfing buddies, a tribute to his smooth swing. Music sustained and nourished Dick's soul, throughout his life. He was a baritone, who participated in church choir, as well as, quartets in North Dakota. In Arizona, he sang in the Desert Hills Men's Chorus. He was a devoted NDSU Bison fan and loved to cheer them on. Dick could be a man of few words. His stillness reflected his deep appreciation for God's creation and the people he loved and cared for. Dick was a patient and tender husband, brother, uncle, and role model. As an AA Sponsor, he supported many people along their journeys. He was a loyal friend and a true gentleman. Dick is survived by siblings: Charles (MaryAlyce) Gunness of Plymouth, MN., Dorothy (Kent) Lindsay of Helena, MT., and Cindy (Larry) Fuller of Sparta, WI.; Linh Do (Scott Ulven) of Minneapolis, MN., who joined the family in 1979, via the Vietnamese Refugee Program; and many nieces and nephews. Memorials are preferred to Oak Grove Lutheran School, in Fargo, ND., or the Osterdalen Cemetery. A joint memorial service for Dick and Vicki Gunness is planned for 1:00 pm, on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at Oak Grove Lutheran School North Campus, with interment at Osterdalen Cemetery. Arrangements by Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home - Fargo, ND Cemetery Details Osterdalen Cemetery 2657 County Road 31 Argusville, ND 58005 Source: Obituary & photo @ Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Service

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Richard Olaf “Dick” Gunness's memorial is located at: Osterdalen Lutheran Church Cemetery, Harwood Township, Cass County, USA.
When did Richard Olaf “Dick” Gunness death?
Richard Olaf “Dick” Gunness death on 13 Mar 2021 in Green Valley, Pima County, Arizona, USA
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Latitude: 47.0275764
Longitude: -96.8341217

Family Members:

Parent

John C. Gunness

(1897 - 1959)

Ulrica C. Bjorke Gunness

(1906 - 1998)

Spouse

Vicki Rae Johnson Gunness

(1944 - 2021)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Osterdalen Lutheran Church Cemetery
Harwood Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0275764, -96.8341217

2. Oak Mound Cemetery
Kragnes Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9906120, -96.7945080

3. Oakwood Cemetery
Harwood Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9911003, -96.8953018

4. Wild Rose Cemetery
Georgetown, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0793580, -96.8045710

5. Fridhem Swedish Cemetery
Oakport Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9763985, -96.7981033

6. North Buffalo Cemetery
Kragnes Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0210400, -96.7424300

7. Lower Maple River Cemetery
Raymond Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9693985, -96.9244003

8. Sheyenne Pioneer Cemetery
Reed Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9493332, -96.9035797

9. Nora South Pioneer Cemetery
Wiser Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1246643, -96.8356857

10. Argusville Cemetery
Berlin Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 47.0574989, -96.9841995

11. Cass County Cemetery #2
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9272200, -96.7789000

12. Cass County Cemetery #3
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9238800, -96.7858400

13. North Nora Pioneer Cemetery
Wiser Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1369591, -96.8358154

14. Holy Cross Cemetery
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9192276, -96.8095093

15. Cass County Cemetery #1
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9244400, -96.7769500

16. Springvale Cemetery
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9192200, -96.8041229

17. Fargo Hebrew Congregation Cemetery
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9191970, -96.8028940

18. Beth El Cemetery
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9192429, -96.8016281

19. Fargo National Cemetery
Raymond Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9358900, -96.9345400

20. Maple Sheyenne Cemetery
Raymond Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9353333, -96.9362335

21. Old Methodist Cemetery
Georgetown Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1218500, -96.7278000

22. Old Kirkeboe Cemetery
Georgetown Township, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1226200, -96.7284000

23. Nora Lutheran Church Cemetery
Wiser Township, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1498947, -96.8578262

24. Saint Stephens Episcopal Memorial Garden
Fargo, Cass County, USA
Coordinate: 46.9060770, -96.7803950