Richard Martin Gunderson, Sr.

A graveside service will be held for Richard Martin Gunderson Sr., 87, of Kaufman, Texas at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 15, 2021 at Haven of Memories Cemetery under the direction of Eubank Funeral Home. A visitation will be held one hour prior at Eubank Funeral Home.

Richard went to be with the Lord on March 11, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born in Canton, Texas on October 19, 1933 to Charlie Gunderson and Ruby Sinclair Gunderson.

He grew up in the Canton area. On December 24, 1954 he married the love of his life, Vera Mayfield, they were married almost 66 years at her passing. Richard enlisted with the Air Force in 1954, and serviced four years as an Airman. He was a devoted member of the Church of Christ by faith. Richard was employed by Continental Emsco for 18 years and was with the United States Postal Service for 17 years. He enjoyed talking politics, reading and driving his truck. Richard’s pride and joy was his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved his family and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ruby Gunderson; beloved wife, Vera Gunderson; sisters, Nelda Norman and Joy Bell Freeman; brothers, C. J. Gunderson, Chester Gunderson and Edvin Gunderson.

Richard is survived by his daughter, Rhonda Stevenson and husband, Scott; sons, Marty Gunderson and wife, Robyn, Mark Gunderson, Kent Gunderson and wife, Lisa; grandchildren, Rachel and husband, David Boelens, Aaron and wife, Meredith Gunderson, Grant Gunderson, Kelli Stevenson, Greg Stevenson, Chris Stevenson, Ashley and husband, Arey Shankle, Daniel and wife, Hannah Gunderson, Seth Gunderson; great grandchildren, Caden, Laine, Elise, Clarity, Ivy, Joley, Riley, David and Arrow; sister, Betty Trednick.

In lieu of flowers the family ask that you please donate to the Kaufman Ex-student Association, PO Box 508 in Kaufman, Texas 75142.