MARENISCO, Mich. - On Sept. 24, 2024, Carl did not get up and start a new day. Instead, he joined his parents, his brother, Ray Gunderman, Sr., and sisters-in-law, Jane and Sharon Gunderman. His mind and body were spent and he was ready for his next step.

Carl was born on Feb. 5, 1945, to Wesley John and Mary Ann Gunderman.  He grew up along with his six siblings in Marenisco. Carl loved to laugh, he could find humor in just about any situation, and his laughter was so contagious. In high school, he was the first (and likely only) male cheerleader in Marenisco. After graduation, he went to visit Gogebic Community College with a buddy. Somehow, they ended up at the U.S. Army recruiting station. After basic training, he was off to Germany to serve in the Military Police. Carl was proud of his military service and being German, appreciated being stationed in Germany during the Cold War. After an honorable discharge, Carl held several jobs, but he spoke most
often about working at Fermilab along with his brother Ray. Carl had two children with his former wife, Colleen, Heather and Carl Jr.

Like his father, Carl was an avid reader. It didn't matter the genre—he enjoyed whatever book fell into his hands. He found pleasure in working with wood and that man could fix anything—yet he didn't watch a single You-Tube video!

Left to miss Carl's infectious laughter are his daughter, Heather Gunderman; son, Carl James Gunderman Jr.; grandchildren, Halee Janicki and Jack Janicki; brothers, John Gunderman Sr., Tom (Kathy) Gunderman Sr., Bill (Sandy) Gunderman; sisters, Anita (Bruce) Carter and Mary Jane (Martin) Tremethick; numerous nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Carl was fortunate to receive exceptional care at Keen Agers, Wakefield, Sky View Nursing Center, Hurley, Wisconsin, and Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center, Hurley. The family would like to thank the staff at each of these facilities for their compassionate care.

A graveside service for family and friends will be held at the Marenisco Cemetery on Friday, Oct. 4, at 10:30 a.m. Full military rites will be provided by the Marenisco American Legion Post 523, the Wakefield Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9084 and the Wakefield American Legion Geroux Post 11 Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Keen Agers Corp., or a veteran's organization of your choice.

Carl would end this like he ended all his conversations with: "Have a good one" and he would be smiling from ear to ear.

Jerald Rocco, owner and manager of Lakeside Memorial Chapel Inc., in Wakefield, is assisting the family with arrangements. To send online condolences or to share a memory, please go to lakesidememorialchapel.com.