Gunnard was born on April 16, 1923 and passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2015. Gunnard was a resident of Frederic, Wisconsin at the time of his passing. He was married to Marjorie. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday November 10 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church in Trade Lake - visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tom McShannock officiating. Gunnard will be laid to rest at Zion Lutheran Cemetery following the service. His grandchildren will be Pallbearers.

Gunnard Fredrick Linder (92) went to be with the Lord on November 5, 2015 after spending five months at the Frederic Nursing Home. Gunnard was born to Joseph and Elizabeth Linder on April 16, 1923 in Lincoln Township, Wis. where he spent his childhood years. Later, the family moved to Maple Valley, Wis. Gunnard had several jobs through his early years such as putting up electrical highline poles, wood cutting, log hauling and a milk route. Gunnard always loved music and taught himself to play the guitar. He sang on the WDGY radio amateur hour with Slim Jim and the Vagabond Kid in 1939. Gunnard married Marjorie Olson on July 29, 1944. He was inducted into the army on April 5, 1945 to serve in World War II. His first child, Gloria, was born while he was in the service. Four children were born to them, Gloria, Gary, Larry and Lorie. In 1964 they added three sisters to the family, Kathy, Celia and Lillian Wichelmann. During those years Gunnard worked at Stokely's canning factory, a car dealership in Falun and a cement factory in Frederic. He attended Auto Body Repair school in Chicago and worked at Rudell Motor Company in Frederic from 1949-1955. He then started his own business and built Linder Body Shop in 1956 and he retired in 1975. Upon retirement, he kept busy with mowing lawns, snow removal and craft projects. He was an active member of the American Legion Post since 1982. He and his wife were faithful members of Zion Lutheran Church Trade Lake where he served as church Treasurer for many years. Gunnard leaves to mourn his loving wife of 71 years, Marjorie, his children, Gloria (Jerry) Krueger, Gary (Debra) Linder, Larry (Gloria) Linder, Lorie Linder, Kathy (Stanley) Moe, Celia (Scott) Johnson and Lillian (Buddy) Lee , Grandchildren- Brendon Krueger, Chandra Malmquist, Juanita Lueders, Cody Linder, Zebulon Linder, Micaela Stenner, Jordan Linder, Hannah Fenton and Great-Grandchildren Liam Krueger, Madeline Krueger, Kyle Malmquist, Eli Malmquist, Aurela Lueders, Krixus Lueders, Kenna Stenner, Gage Stenner and Camber Stenner. Brothers, Rudy (Muriel), Marvin (Janice) and Gordon (Beverly) Linder and sister Melba Epperle, nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Elizabeth, brother Elvin, an infant brother and sister and Great-Granddaughter Bianca Stenner.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Zion Lutheran Church in Trade Lake - visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. followed by the service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tom McShannock officiating. Gunnard will be laid to rest at Zion Lutheran Cemetery following the service with his grandchildren as Pallbearers. Full Military Honors will be presented by American Legion Post 249.

You are invited to sign an online guestbook at www.rowefh.com . Arrangements are entrusted to Rowe Funeral Home in Frederic, 715-327-4475.