"Jon and i worked for land o lakes research farm for more years than i can remember. i had not seen him since i left in 97. heard he was ill and wanted to come see him, things did not work out so my advise, make things happen i will regret not getting in touch with jon we had to many good times to count even to this day he would of called me red don't no where the nickname came from but it stuck. i will miss you very much my friend . don't u and dad have to much fun i will see you again. RED"
In loving memory of
Jon Lundberg
November 17, 1954 - October 27, 2015
Jon D. Lundberg was born in Augusta, GA, on November 17, 1954 to Willard and Maxine (Peterson) Lundberg and was raised in the Burnside area. Jon graduated from Central Webster High School in 1973 and attended Iowa Central Community College. He married Jane Byrne in Moorland on November 21, 1975. Jon farmed for several years and held many other jobs. He also worked for Land-O-Lakes for many years. For the past several years, he enjoyed farming for Mike Allard.
Jon died October 27, 2015, at his home, surrounded by his family. He fought a courageous battle with laryngeal cancer for the last year.
He is survived by his wife, Jane; sons, Matt (Brianne) and Christian, Kadyn, Riley of Fort Dodge; Andy (Annie) and Emmalyn of Pensacola, FL; Michael (Ashley) and Mason of Fort Dodge; parents, Willard and Maxine Lundberg of Burnside; brother, David (Carole Ouellette) of Longmont, CO; sister, Beth Lundberg of Fort Dodge; numerous nieces and nephews; sisters and brothers-in-law.
Jon loved his family, friends and nature. He enjoyed travelling, fishing, and gardening. Jon could fix or build anything. Thank you to Unity Point Trinity Hospital, Physicians, Unity Point Cancer Center, and Unity Point Hospice for the excellent care Jon received.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2015 at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Henderson officiating. Burial will follow at Our Lady of Good Counsel Cemetery, Moorland. A visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials are made to Webster County 4-H, Unity Point Hospice, or the Unity Point Cancer Center.
Tributes
"We will remember fondly our friends from Burnside. 4th of July celebrations with the Lundbergs, Schreiers, Estlunds, Herringtons, Freeds and many more. Best memories will live on forever! Rest in peace dear Jon and know we will see you again someday!"
" Jon was a great friend growing up. Between church, 4-h , and school we had a lot of good times together . Jon and Jane raised a great family! It was Jon and Jane to blame for my meeting my wonderful wife. Thank you Jon and may rest in peace. "
"I remember many gatherings of our families as children . We always had great times. I will remember them always. Rest in peace my childhood friend."