Gerald "Jerry" Lund

Gerald "Jerry" Lund of Montevideo died on Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at his home at the age of 89.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Montevideo with Rev. Marie Eckberg officiating.

Visitation with the family will be held from 5 to 7 PM on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Anderson-TeBeest Funeral Home in Montevideo with a prayer service at 6:45PM.  Visitation will continue one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.

In lieu of flowers family encourages memorials to Centra Care Hospice, Our Savior's Lutheran Church Senior Lites or Our Savior's Lutheran Church Youth Programs.

Gerald Melvin Lund was born in Montevideo, Minnesota, on September 12, 1935, to Melvin and Agnes (Kittelson) Lund. He went to a country school until 4th grade and then later attended and graduated from Montevideo High School in 1953. At a very early age Jerry knew that he wanted to be a farmer. Even though he held other jobs, farming was always at the top of the list. He enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard and served over eight and a half years. He would meet the love of his life, Janice Olson, at the Fiesta Ballroom in Montevideo. They were united in marriage at Big Bend Lutheran Church on May 16, 1959. Jerry and Janice had four precious children: Susan, Kathy, Terri and Michael. They lived on the farm raising crops, cattle and their growing family until “retirement” in October of 1996 when they moved into Montevideo. Jerry continued to stay active in the family farming business for many more years.

Jerry’s strong faith and sense of community inspired him to give generously of his time and talents. Jerry was an active and faithful member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. He served as a trustee, usher and member of the property, trust fund, stewardship and worship boards. In the community, Jerry served on the Leenthrop Farmers Mutual Board of Trustees for over 20 years. He was also active in the Montevideo Chamber of Commerce, Wegdahl Elevator Board and the Yellow Medicine County Planning Board. Jerry volunteered pushing wheelchairs at Luther Haven, visiting homebound friends and serving at funerals, always looking for ways to help. His sense of humor and smile would make anyone feel better.

Jerry was an avid fisherman and loved fishing trips with family and friends. They fished in many favorite and beautiful places, including Canada. When the children were young, the family would pack up for an adventure and take many road trips together, including many snowmobiling trips. Family holidays were always a very special time for Jerry, a time when family and friends would gather together and share food and laughter. Jerry and Jan were the lefse and donut making team and many family and friends enjoyed their delicious baked goods. Jan and Jerry loved to travel the world together to places like Canada, Norway, Australia, Alaska, Hawaii and many European countries. They would make friends wherever they went! For over twenty years, Jan and Jerry spent the winter months enjoying the warm, sunny climate of Lake Havasu, Arizona. Above all, family was the most important part of Jerry’s life. He cherished the time with his beloved wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and they cherished their time with him. Jerry was so proud of them all and supported them in all their activities.

Jerry is survived by his wife, Janice; children: Kathy (Brad) Lindemann, Terri (Chuck) Vien, Michael (Dee) Lund all of Montevideo; grandchildren: Cameron (Meghan) Vien, Colton Vien, Tyson (Kalli) Lund, Kaylee Lund; great-grandchildren: Cora, Caden, and Conner Vien; sister: Lois Dyshaw and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Susan Lund; sister, Arlene Jerve; sister-in-law, Ruth Olson; brothers-in-law: Wally Olson, David Olson, John Dyshaw and Marvin Jerve and mother and father-in-law, Art and Tillie Olson.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages memorials to Centra Care Hospice, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Senior Lites or Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Youth Programs. 

Blessed be his memory.