1936
James
2011
James Lundquist
June 4, 1936 — September 1, 2011
James "Bud" Lundquist, 75, of Battle Lake was called home Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the Battle Lake Good Samaritan Center.
James Aldon Lundquist was born on June 4, 1936 in Everts Township, rural Battle Lake, Minnesota the son of Edwin and Altine (Glende) Lundquist. He was baptized in the First Lutheran Church parsonage on October 26, 1936. Bud attended Rural School District #45, on the corner of the Lundquist Farm through the seventh grade, and then continued his education at the Battle Lake High School graduating in 1954. He then served two years in the U.S. Navy participating in security patrols in the Pacific Ocean, visiting various ports including Hawaii, Midway, Okinawa, Philippines, Hong Kong and Japan.
James and Harriet Amundson were married on July 12, 1958 in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Battle Lake. After their marriage they lived two years in Fergus Falls before moving to their home in Everts Township. Bud was employed with the Fergus Falls Daily Journal for thirty years, Battle Lake Standard for three years and then the Balmoral Golf Course for fifteen years. He enjoyed swimming, ski jumping, football, hunting with his children and grandchildren, flying the small airplane which he was part owner and also enjoyed woodworking and fixing small appliances. Bud enjoyed family trips, traveling to Branson, the East Coast and the Rocky Mountains. He liked family gatherings, making sure everyone had plenty to eat and especially enjoyed his family and grandchildren. Bud was an active member of the First Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Harriet; four sons and their families, Jon (Julie) Lundquist, Tyler and Edwin of Henning, Jeff (Stacy) Lundquist, J.J. and Taylor of Battle Lake, Brian (Cheri) Lundquist, Trevor and Brock of Ankeny, Iowa and Ron (Leah) Lundquist, Hannah and Josie of Kindred, N.D.; two brothers, Roger (Mary) Lundquist and Eugene Lundquist all of Battle Lake; one sister, Arlene Lundquist of Battle Lake, brother-in-law Jim (Ardelle) Amundson of Sauk Rapids, sister-in-law Susan (Kinney) Misterek of St. Anthony and by numerous relatives and friends. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Altine Lundquist; two sisters-in-law, Irene Lundquist and Carolyn Wagtskjold and by father and mother-in-law, Winfred and Edna Amundson.
Memorials preferred to ALS Society of Minnesota.
Funeral Services: 11 AM Monday, September 5, 2011 in First Lutheran Church, Battle Lake
Visitation: 5 – 7 PM Sunday, with prayer service at 7 PM, in First Lutheran Church Battle Lake, and one hour prior to the service at the church
Clergy: Reverend Jake Dyrhaug
Military Rites: Battle Lake Veterans Organization
Cemetery: Skibvedt Lutheran Cemetery, Battle Lake
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Battle Lake
Condolences: www.GlendeNilson.com
James Aldon Lundquist was born on June 4, 1936 in Everts Township, rural Battle Lake, Minnesota the son of Edwin and Altine (Glende) Lundquist. He was baptized in the First Lutheran Church parsonage on October 26, 1936. Bud attended Rural School District #45, on the corner of the Lundquist Farm through the seventh grade, and then continued his education at the Battle Lake High School graduating in 1954. He then served two years in the U.S. Navy participating in security patrols in the Pacific Ocean, visiting various ports including Hawaii, Midway, Okinawa, Philippines, Hong Kong and Japan.
James and Harriet Amundson were married on July 12, 1958 in the Trinity Lutheran Church in Battle Lake. After their marriage they lived two years in Fergus Falls before moving to their home in Everts Township. Bud was employed with the Fergus Falls Daily Journal for thirty years, Battle Lake Standard for three years and then the Balmoral Golf Course for fifteen years. He enjoyed swimming, ski jumping, football, hunting with his children and grandchildren, flying the small airplane which he was part owner and also enjoyed woodworking and fixing small appliances. Bud enjoyed family trips, traveling to Branson, the East Coast and the Rocky Mountains. He liked family gatherings, making sure everyone had plenty to eat and especially enjoyed his family and grandchildren. Bud was an active member of the First Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife, Harriet; four sons and their families, Jon (Julie) Lundquist, Tyler and Edwin of Henning, Jeff (Stacy) Lundquist, J.J. and Taylor of Battle Lake, Brian (Cheri) Lundquist, Trevor and Brock of Ankeny, Iowa and Ron (Leah) Lundquist, Hannah and Josie of Kindred, N.D.; two brothers, Roger (Mary) Lundquist and Eugene Lundquist all of Battle Lake; one sister, Arlene Lundquist of Battle Lake, brother-in-law Jim (Ardelle) Amundson of Sauk Rapids, sister-in-law Susan (Kinney) Misterek of St. Anthony and by numerous relatives and friends. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Altine Lundquist; two sisters-in-law, Irene Lundquist and Carolyn Wagtskjold and by father and mother-in-law, Winfred and Edna Amundson.
Memorials preferred to ALS Society of Minnesota.
Funeral Services: 11 AM Monday, September 5, 2011 in First Lutheran Church, Battle Lake
Visitation: 5 – 7 PM Sunday, with prayer service at 7 PM, in First Lutheran Church Battle Lake, and one hour prior to the service at the church
Clergy: Reverend Jake Dyrhaug
Military Rites: Battle Lake Veterans Organization
Cemetery: Skibvedt Lutheran Cemetery, Battle Lake
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Battle Lake
Condolences: www.GlendeNilson.com
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