Larry J. Gunderson, 80 of Blair, passed away on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Tomah. He was born on October 17, 1944, to Loren and Dorothy (Smeija) Gunderson. Larry was a member of the Whitehall High School Graduating Class of 1963. After graduating, Larry was drafted into the United State Army during the Vietnam War. On Sept. 18, 1976, he was united in marriage to Linda M. Coburn.
Larry farmed for most of life in the Blair area. As an avid outdoorsman, Larry enjoyed hunting, especially racoon and bear hunting. Deer hunting every year was a family tradition. He affectionally was known as the “Rabbit Warden” by friends and family. Running the dogs, logging with his team of horses, hangin in town with the boys and attending horse pulls were a few of his favorite things to do. He was a gifted storyteller who would draw you in with his stories. His lighthearted sense of humor and being a bit of a jokester, Larry could always find a way to bring a smile to your face and a laugh or two.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Blair, 2 sons, Timothy Gunderson and Daniel (signification other, Stephanie Heath) Gunderson all of Blair, 2 step granddaughters, Kiara and Aliyah Wilkes, mother-in-law, Deloris Coburn of Pigeon Falls, WI, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Chuck (Mary) Coburn of Amite, LA, Jay (Dawn) Coburn of Whitehall, John Coburn of Newport, TN, Paul (Tammie) Coburn of Whitehall, and Mary (Arne) Fremstad of DeSoto. He is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, father-in-law, Frank Coburn, and a nephew, Neil and a niece, Kari.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday May 17th at noon at the Whitehall Rod & Gun Club.
Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be offered by visiting http://www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.comSonnenburg Family Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences can be offered by visiting http://www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
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