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Donald R Sunde

December 23, 1947 — March 23, 2025

Two Harbors

Donald Sunde, 77, of Two Harbors died Sunday, March 23, 2025 at his daughter’s home in St. Paul.

Don was born December 23, 1947 to Alfred and Ruth (White) Sunde in Duluth and grew up in Knife River and rural Duluth. After high school he served in the U S Navy for six years aboard a nuclear submarine. Returning to Minnesota he was employed for ten years on the Iron Range as an electrician in the mines. Later followed a long career in Washington, Idaho and Oregon retiring from Bonneville Power, and later as a consultant for Par Construction.

A generous donor to Christian organizations, he enjoyed the oudoors - hunting, trapping and fishing.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; the love of his life, Linda; a son, Michael Sunde; grandsons, Joe and James Gillis; and brothers, Willard, Larry and Richard.

He is survived by his daughter, Beth (Sean) Gillis, grandchildren, Krys (Kendra) McLaughlin, Sarah (Austin) Motsinger, Katelyn (Dannon) Hauser, Justin Sunde, Amanda and Libby; great-grandchildren, Grace and Alex and Faye; and a brother, Philip.

Visitation will be from 10 AM until the 11 AM memorial service on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Cavallin Funeral Home in Two Harbors.

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