Hollis Wunder

Wunder Hollis Walton Wunder, 77, died at home in peace with his Lord on Sunday, April 17 after a courageous and dignified journey with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). Hollis was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was raised and educated in Evanston, Illinois. He graduated from Monmouth College in Monmouth, Illinois, in 1953. He began his sales career with the U.S. Gypsum Co. in Chicago and Buffalo, New York. In 1981 he founded and became the first president of Tamarack Materials, Inc., a drywall supply business in Bloomington, Minnesota. He was a long-time member of St. Stephen the Martyr Episcopal Church, where he organized its Loaves & Fishes meal-serving team; serving as its chief cook and bottle washer for many years. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, uncle and cousin, and loyal friend. He will be remembered by all for his quick wit, friendly and selfless nature, and as a creator of memories for his family and friends. His lifetime interests included travel, fishing, golf, playing softball (Bald Eagles team), organizing games and tournaments of all kinds, and playing duplicate bridge. He enjoyed reminiscing about old times and writing his childhood memoirs. He was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs. He was a defender of social justice issues. Hollis is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marjorie (Munson); children Douglas (Sharon) of Las Vegas, Nevada, Holly Stiles (Michael) of Sacramento, California, and Julianne Simmons (Kent) of Bloomington, Minnesota; grandchildren Kevin, Holly and Andrew Wunder (and their mother Cate Wunder), Jennifer and Jessica Simmons, and Lauren Stiles; brother Gustav Wunder (Nancy), sister-in-law Peggy Wunder, brother-in-law Kendall Munson (Mary); numerous nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents Adalbert and Elsie Wunder, brother Albert, infant son John, and nephew Jack. During his illness, he greatly appreciated the support of the doctors and staff of the ALS Clinic at Hennepin Faculty Associates; the Minnesota chapter of the ALS Association; his family; the friends and neighbors of his Share-the-Care team; respite caregivers and home-hospice assistance. A special thanks to all who made it possible for him to continue his bridge playing at the Edina Senior Center. A Celebration of Life memorial service will be held at the Lyndale Park Peace Garden (at Lake Harriet, Roseway Road and King's Highway in Minneapolis) at 2:00 pm on Friday, May 20, 2005. Flowers provided by Mother Nature. Memorials may be directed to the ALS Association (333 North Washington, Ste 105, Minneapolis, MN 55401) or Loaves & Fishes (c/o St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 1917 Logan Ave So, Minneapolis, MN 55403). Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996

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Hollis Wunder

April 24, 2005

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Hollis Wunder

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