Thomas Russell Rund

Thomas R. Rund, age 100, of Fergus Falls, died Friday, April 1, 2016, at Woodland Lodge in Fergus Falls, under the care of Lakeland Hospice.

Thomas Russell Rund was born in Tumuli Township, rural Dalton, to Edward and Caroline (Engebretson) Rund, on Thursday, January 13, 1916, during a snow storm. The midwife arrived in a horse and sleigh. He was baptized and confirmed at Rock Prairie Lutheran Church. Tom grew up in the Ten Mile Lake area and was the third of five children. He attended country school in District #139 and then joined the family farm.

Tom married Clarice Bergerud on October 26, 1941, and they were married for sixty-eight years. They farmed in Aastad Township until retiring in 1981. They were blessed with three children.

Tom was an avid gardener in his retirement years, often planting over five hundred flowers each year. Their home was a showplace of gardens, including a gazebo, fish pond with bridge and a Dutch Windmill. Following retirement, they traveled the world, including the countries of Norway, England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Holland, China, The Philippines, Egypt, Morocco and many parts of the United States.

Tom and Clarice left the farm in 2008 and lived at Park Gardens. Clarice died in 2009 and Tom continued to reside there until 2013, when he moved to Woodland Lodge.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Caroline; his wife, Clarice; a sister, Ruth Skinnemoen; brothers, Kenneth, Arlo and Gordon; a grandson, Jesse Rund; and a son-in-law, Carl Nelson.

Tom is survived by his three children, Shirley (Carmen) Gravning of Grand Forks, Jeanette (Carl) Nelson of Ashby, and Stan (Beverly) Rund of Elbow Lake; five grandchildren, Michelle (Al) Swanson, Tamara (Bob) Rick, Kimberly (Greg) Satrom, Allison (Chad) Bagby and Johanna Vosen; thirteen great-grandchildren, Gage, Trey, Jenna, Jesse, Elijah, Quinn, Anika, Greta, Hannah, Aksel, Livia, Nicole and Alayna; and one great-great-grandson, Noah. He is also survived by Jesse’s widow, Lisa Schaefer.

Visitation: 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Olson Funeral Home, with a prayer service at 6:30 PM. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church.
Service: 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at Aastad Lutheran Church in rural Fergus Falls
Clergy: Reverend John Juhl
Interment: Aastad Lutheran Cemetery
Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, MN