Oscar J. Gundersen, age 81, of Floral City, FL passed away June 4, 2017 at Citrus Health and Rehab of Inverness. Oscar was born on December 26, 1935 in Brooklyn, N.Y. to the late Oscar L. and Catherine (Vedda) Gundersen. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and went on to work as a Mechanic. Oscar was married to Loretta F. Gundersen for 51 years until her passing on December 22, 2010. They made Citrus County their home in 1973 after relocating from Pinellas Park, FL. In his spare time, Oscar enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and internet gambling.
Those left to cherish Oscar’s memory are his daughters: Penny Gundersen, Jode Gundersen and Margaret Farmer, all of Floral City, FL. He will also be mourned by his sister, Catherine Salvaggio of St. Petersburg, FL; grandchildren: Allen Howes and his wife Ellen of Floral City, FL, Shawn Gundersen and his wife Ali of Inverness, FL, Timothy Atkinson and his wife Annie of Ybor City, FL; great grandsons: Zachary, Grayson, Griffin; great granddaughter, Madison and many other extended family members. In addition to his loving wife Loretta, Oscar was preceded in death by daughter, Tammy Gundersen in 1969.
Oscar’s urn will be laid to rest with his wife Loretta at Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL at a later date. Private cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Chas E. Davis Funeral Home with Crematory, Inverness, FL. Visit: www.chasdavis.com or visit us on Facebook.
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