Robert James Gunderson Obituary

We bid farewell to Robert James Gunderson (Aberdeen, South Dakota), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 28, 2025 at the age of 63. Robert touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Gil, Florence Gunderson, Joe and Hannah Beaudoin; his mother-in-law Valeria Orr; and his nephew Nick Gunderson.

He is survived by: his wife Gail Orr; his daughter Hailey McCall (Evan); his grandchildren, Camden and Berkley of Wahpeton, ND; his child Ryan Gunderson (Allie); his grandsons, James and Graham of Aberdeen, SD; his children, Morgan Gunderson (Brendon Siems) of Fargo, ND and Grant Gunderson (Kirby) of Killeen, TX; his parents, Tom Gunderson and Marge Gunderson; his brothers, Greg Gunderson (Shelly) of Bismarck, ND, Gerry Gunderson (Lori) of Bismarck, ND, Tom Jr. Gunderson (Janelle) of Bismarck, ND, Kurt Gunderson (Jody) of Northfield, MN and Scott Gunderson (Jen Griffis) of Detroit Lakes, MN; his sister-in-law Fiona Gunderson of Bismarck, ND; his father-in-law Clifford Orr of Ypsilanti, ND; and his siblings-in-law, Bernice Monson (Scott) of Jamestown, ND, Robin Kohler (Rick) of Missouri Valley, IA, Darron Orr (Barb) of Ypsilanti, ND and Troy Orr (Bev) of Ypsilanti, ND. He is also survived by numerous loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials in Bob's name be directed to causes close to their hearts including: Sacred Heart Church at 502 2nd Ave SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401; Roncalli School System at 1400 N Dakota St, Aberdeen, SD 57401; or the Mayo Clinic (a 501 (c)(3) -Non-profit) Address checks to: Mayo Clinic/Dept. of Development / 200 1st St. SW/ Rochester MN 55905.