Karl H. Gunderson

Karl Harold Gunderson, 73, of rural Blair, died Sunday, April 29, 2024, at Gundersen Tri-County Hospital in Whitehall.

Karl was born September 18, 1950, in Whitehall, to Syver Harold and Borghild (Kvaalseth) Gunderson. He married Marilyn Kreher, June 13, 1981, in Arcadia.

Karl was employed at the Whitehall Packing Plant, Quarne Farms, D&D Builders and Ashley Furniture Industries prior to his retirement in 2012. Karl was a founding member of the Blair Sportsmen’s Club and a past member of the Arcadia Valley Coon Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping and complaining. Karl also enjoyed spending time with his family at home and at the cabin near Winter.

Karl is survived by his wife, Marilyn; his children: Laura (Joey) Janzen of Blair, Tammy Mish of Blair and John (Nicole Nelson) Gunderson of Whitehall; his grandchildren: Layna (Ian Kyle) Janzen, Jacob Janzen, Riley Gunderson, Isabella Mish, Nyra Gunderson and Korbin Gunderson; a sister, Andrea (Stef) Satterlund of Barron; his life-long friends: Don, Jim and Gary Jahr and the late Mike Nelson; and his special friend, Keith Ekern. He also had many friends in the Amish community.

In addition to his parents, Karl was preceded in death by infant twins; and a son-in-law, Chris Mish.

Karl’s family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Gundersen Tri-County Memorial Hospital in Whitehall and Gundersen Health System in La Crosse for their care during Karl’s multiple hospital stays.

A celebration of Karl’s life will be held Friday, May 17, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Blair Sportsmen’s Club in rural Blair.

Jack Funeral Home in Blair is assisting the family with arrangements.