Bernard Sunderman Obituary

Bernard "Bernie" Herman Sunderman, 95, of Isle, passed away peacefully June 27, 2025, at the VA Hospital in St. Cloud.
Mass of Christian Burial was held July 8 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Wahkon, with the Rev. Jerry Schik, OSC, officiating. Burial took place at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Waite Park with military honors by the Waite Park American Legion.
Bernie was born Aug. 29, 1929, in Melrose, Minnesota, to Anthony and Anne (Volbert) Sunderman. He attended high school in Melrose and was in the Army from 1949-1952, serving in Korea. He was a sergeant in the Nineth Artillery, Ivy Division, where he trained with 90mm guns. On April 21, 1956, he was united in marriage to Margaret Mary Mondloch at St. Cloud Cathedral Catholic Church, and they were blessed with seven children. He worked in banking until he retired.
Bernie was very active in the Waite Park American Legion and was awarded for more than 70 years of active membership. He served as the commander from 1963-1964. He was also an active member of the Lions Club and volunteered for the hospice program, visiting with sick people. He was a faithful servant of the Lord and volunteered as an usher at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Waite Park and St. Mary Catholic Church in Mora.
He was an avid hunter and enjoyed playing cards, watching sports and, of course, "Gunsmoke."
He will be remembered for his unwavering love for his family and loyalty. He was loved by many and was always the funniest man in the room, telling stories to all.
Bernie was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Margaret; daughters Mary Kay Sunderman and Joyce Stenstrom; parents Tony and Anne; siblings Hubert (Delores), Delores (Jerry) Bromen, Roman (Aurelia), Harold (Mary) and Victor (Dorine); and two sons-in-law Roy Habeck and Jerry Stenstrom.
Bernie is survived by his children, Diane (Kevin) Seefeld of McGregor, William "Bill" (Lori) of McGregor, Julie Habeck of Isle, Lisa (Steve) Schneider of Litchfield and Jeni Sunderman of Isle; his beloved grandchildren, Lynn Orazem and Trisha Seefeld; Matthew, Corey Sunderman and Kaitlyn Pemberton; Andy, Tony and Jake Schneider; Tatianna, Kelsey, Aaron, Raena and Laura Habeck; Isabela, Jazmine Cemenski and Margaret Sunderman; 20 great-grandchildren; and his brother-in-law Oliver Mondloch.
Arrangements were made by Methven Funeral and Cremation Services, Mille Lacs Chapel, Isle, Minnesota, www.methvenfuneralhome.com.

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