Knute L. Bungum, 80, Rochester

Knute L. Bungum, 80, of Rochester, passed away on Oct. 5, 2016, at his home, surrounded by his family.
Knute was born on July 28, 1936, in rural Dodge County to Bennie R. and Anna B. Bungum. He attended country school and graduated from Kasson High School in 1954. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged. Later, he served in the Army Reserves. On Aug. 27, 1983, he married Judy Ann Bennett in Stewartville. 
Knute worked for the Mayo Clinic in Architectural Maintenance and retired in 2001. He enjoyed traveling to the cabin in Cross Lake, fishing, woodworking, boating, pontoon rides, going to the casino and having a few cocktails with family and friends. Knute was proud of his Norwegian heritage, and was known to be a jokester.
He is survived by his wife Judy of Rochester, his children Linda (Bob O’Brien) Fjerstad of Kasson, Bonnie (Chad Tilford) Redman of Mazeppa, Janet (Neil) Fjerstad of Kasson, Kevin (Lisa) Burkhart of Kasson, nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, a great-great grandson,  three sisters; Ruth Stevens, Martha Campbell and Alpha Jensen; a brother, Gerhard Bungum; a brother-in-law, Gary (Linda) Bennett and a sister-in-law, Darleen Bennett.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a son, Randy; two brothers and a sister.
A Funeral Service for Knute was held on Oct. 10 at South Zumbro Lutheran Church. Burial was held in the South Zumbro Church Cemetery. 
Macken Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com