Sidney H. Lunderville, age 89 of Durand, died Friday, June 19, 2015 at his cabin on Big Round Lake, Town of Balsam Lake, Polk County.

Sid was born on March 26, 1926 in the Naples Township, rural Mondovi. He was the son of Romeo and Mabel (Hill) Lunderville. When Sid was three, he moved with his mother to Durand and attended Durand High School. At age of 17, Sid enlisted in the U.S. Navy and fought in the Battles of Tarawa, Roi Namur, Guam and Siapan. He was Honorably Discharged in 1946. Sid married Donna Buchholtz on April 4, 1947 in Waukon, IA. After marriage they lived in Durand where they raised their family and Sid worked for Safeway Stores for 43 years. Sid also worked as part time as a painter, deputy sheriff and refereed high school boy basketball games.

Sid was a Boy Scout leader for many years. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards and was an avid Packer fan. In 1980, Sid fulfilled his retirement goal of building his cabin on Big Round Lake in Polk County. He loved spending time there with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Sid is survived by his wife of 68 years; Donna, five children; Dixie (Ed) Heit of River Falls, Jeff of Menomonie, Ross (Rita) of Menomonie, Tootie (Don) Sinz of Durand and Brock (Karla) of Green Bay, 14 grandchildren; Jay (Liz), Curtis, Brent (Andrea), Schawn, Chad (Adrian), Amy Jo, Mike, Matt (Katie), Christy (Andy), Derek (Olivia), Jed (Jenny), Jamie (Arno), Alexis (Shane) and Aubrey, 19 great grandchildren, one brother-in-law; Rudy (Marie) Buchholtz, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, one son; Scott, one brother; Neil and one sister; Eileen Saxe.

Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM Monday, June 22, 2015 at Faith Lutheran Church in Durand. Rev. Michelle Nickodemus will officiate. Burial will be in the Forest Hill Cemetery with Military Honors at a later date. Visitation will be Sunday from 4-8 PM at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Durand and one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

1. Jami J Callan June 25, 2015, at 6:28pm

   I am sadden to read of Sid's passing. I am praying that his family hold their fondest memories of him, close to your hearts. Those are truly yours forever.
   Sincerest Sympathies, Jami J Callan

2. Ken and Sandy Wagner June 24, 2015, at 10:00am

   Dear Rudy and Marie,
   We have been praying and thinking of you this past few days as you mourn and grieve the death of Sid. Knowing that you spent many days/weeks with him up at the lake, we know you will miss his presence. In such beautiful surrounds up at cabin the presence of God is everywhere. God bless you both as yet another change as occurred in your lives. Our deepest sympathy to both of you. Love, Ken and Sandy

3. Pat Rosenberg June 24, 2015, at 9:43am

   So sorry and sad to hear of Sid's passing. Another one of the good guys has left us. Know you are all in my thoughts and prayers!lypy

4. Patti Blount June 23, 2015, at 10:13am

   I'm sorry to hear about the passing of Sidney. Sympathy to the family during this difficult time.

5. Jackie herbst June 22, 2015, at 7:43am

   Our deepest sympathy. Brent & Jackie Herbst

6. Trish Olson June 21, 2015, at 10:42pm

   Sending my condolences to the Lunderville family, most especially to Donna. "Seaman Sid" was a very nice man and very kind to me. My Dad used to say 'he is a good egg'. I thought so too. Trish Gilles Olson

7. Linda Deters June 21, 2015, at 10:12pm

   We, the Deters family, especially Linda and Lanny think of Sid as a second father. We have so many memories of his second parenting and are grateful for the lessons we learned. All of our family are also grateful for the continuous definition of what a neighbor was and should be. He will always be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Donna, Dixie, Jeff, Ross, Tootie, Brock, Shawn and all the rest of this family that means so much to all of us.

8. Bill and Cindy (Weissinger) Hughes June 21, 2015, at 9:11pm

   We were so sorry to hear about Sid. There are so many childhood memories of all the card playing that he was a part of, and then I had the opportunity as an adult to get to play at the same table with him! What an honor!
   He will be missed.

9. Kathy Hutter-Messier June 21, 2015, at 6:21pm

   Our condolences and prayers go out to the Lunderville family. May God keep you near at this time.

10. John judy parr June 21, 2015, at 8:21am

    Sorry to hear your loss

11. Rodney and Patricia Hurlburt June 20, 2015, at 12:49pm

    Was sorry to read this about Sid. I have very fond memories of him and Donna. Always enjoyed chatting with them. The Lunderville Family will be in my prayers and I will be thinking of you in the days ahead. Gods Blessings to each of you......vogy

12. Rutherford Family June 19, 2015, at 7:02pm

    Sid was always a good friend and taught me a lot as a young man. He worked for my Dad at Lakeside Butter company and Safeway foods. He, like my Dad was a Champion Butter maker and also like most there... Family.
    Sorry to here of your loss and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Thom and the Rutherford Family.

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