James R. Lund

James R. Lund, age 83, of Baldwin, Wisconsin died Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Park View Home, Woodville, Wisconsin.  Funeral service will be on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, Woodville.  Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at church prior to the service.

James was born February 20, 1929, the son of Arthur and Irene (Hartwig) Lund in Baldwin Township, St. Croix County, Wisconsin.  He was baptized and confirmed at the Baldwin Lutheran Church and a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville.

On December 22, 1962 Jim married Marlys Gaard in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Jim worked as a lineman for R.E.A. for many years and also worked for some area farmers.  He was a quiet and private person and enjoyed his retirement at the age of 62.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; nephew Tom Lund; and sister-in-law Kathleen Lund.

He is survived by his wife Marlys of Baldwin; 3 brothers and 2 sisters:  Russell (Lucille) Lund of Woodville; Margie Lund of Winber, Pennsylvania; Vernon Lund of Woodville; Kathryn (Joel) Passow of Leland, Illinois; and Clifford (Alice) Lund of Wilson; 1 brother-in-law: Gary (Sally) Gaard of Madison, Wisconsin; 1 sister-in-law: Shirley (Daniel) Bullis of Rice Lake, Wisconsin; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral service was on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville with Rev. Keith Anderson officiating.  Visitation was for one hour prior to the service at the church.  Judy Albrightson was organist.  Burial was in Sunset Memorial Cemetery, Woodville.
Pallbearers were Arthur Lund, John Lund, Kevin Lund, Greg Lund, Susan Lund, and Rick Passow.