Donald L. Nundahl

October 25, 1934 - November 18, 2014

Donald L. Nundahl, age 80, of Richland Center died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at home in Richland Center. He was born October 25, 1934 in Vernon County the son of Carl and Mearl (Crook) Nundahl. On April 11, 1959 he married Janus Johnson in Viroqua, WI. In 1964 he moved his family to Richland Center where he began working at the Richland Center Foundry. He started as an iron pourer and worked his way up as a respected supervisor in the lab. After 33 years, and building many friendships he then retired. Wanting to do more, Don passionately drove van for VARC which led him to a new circle of friends. Don took pride in his love for gardening and it showed with a beautiful array of flowers he planted yearly. He also supplied his family & friends with an abundance of vegetables that he grew. One of Don's hobbies was his ability to turn a piece of wood that he created in his extraordinary workshop, into anything especially his eagles displayed throughout the country. He was an avid Packer fan to the point where family events were never planned during game time. Wheel of Fortune & Family Fued were two shows he also enjoyed watching. Don and his wife, Jan appreciated the opportunity to travel across the United States with family while treasuring his last trip spent in New York with friends. Survivors include his wife Janus of Richland Center; 5 children, Laverne (Kim) Nundahl, Lori (Ronald) Coppernoll, Lonnie (Thomas) Haas, Jodi Nundahl (Steve Simonson) all of Richland Center, Debra Nundahl (Durrell Gaither)of Wisconsin Dells; grandchildren, Garrett (Julie), Ben (Mysti), Mandi (Ray), Jamie (Anthony), Jacob (Tahlya), Danielle, Sydni, Erin (Jon), Brandon (Hidi), Nicholas, Abigail, Austin, Ryan (Lindsey), Shannon (Tony), Cortney; great grandchildren, Destiny, Echoe, Keegan, Rylee, Zada, Dylan, Kyzan, Aundrea, Kwyntan, Sophia, Devin, Kynli, Chaynce; 4 sisters Marlene Carrell of Janesville, Martha (Melvin) Brewer of Janesville, Norma Pierce of Onalaska, Judy Collins of Boaz; brothers-in-law Harland (Macy) Johnson of LaCrosse, Claurice (Diane) Johnson of Stoddard; a sister-in-law Connie Nundahl of Janesville; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter Ashlee Nundahl; a sister Eileen Mikkelson; brothers Selmer, Kenneth, Merlin and Ivan Nundahl. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home in Richland Center. Pastor Tom Dowling and the Local Military Honors Unit will officiate with military gravesite rites in the Richland Center Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, November 21, 2014 at the Clary Memorial Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM and also on Saturday from Noon until the time of services. Online condolences can be made at www.clarymemorialfuneralhome.com