Lou Lunde, 89, of Bismarck, formerly of Esmond and Minot, ND,  died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Med Center One in Bismarck.  Funeral Services will be Wednesday, November  2, 2011, 10:30 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church in Esmond, with Pastor Allen Campbell officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4 to 7 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church in Esmond.  Casket bearers will be her grandsons:  D.J. Arnold,  Aaron Lunde,  Isaiah Lunde,  Justin Lunde, Luke Lunde,  Brent Lunde,  Matthew Lunde,  Lowell Arnold,  and Garrett Lunde.  Music will be from D.J. Lunde, soloist  and Jennifer Hagen organist.

Lou Lunde was born August 25, 1922 in Oelwein, IA, the daughter of Roy and Dorothy (Tripp) Fox.  At the age of eleven, the family moved to Estherville, IA.  Lou worked in her parents café as a waitress and cook.  This is where she met Ove L. Lunde.  The couple were  married April 7, 1941 in Jackson, MN.  They lived in Estherville for several years before moving to Esmond where they raised their family and lived through the years.  Ove died November 10, 1999.  Lou remained in Esmond until moving to Minot several years ago, and then to Bismarck this past summer.

Lou was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and its WELCA.  She enjoyed cooking an baking and helping area friends and neighbors.  Most of all, she loved the time spent with her family.

Surviving are a daughter:  Karen Arnold of Steele, ND;  sons:  Charles (Connie) Lunde of Kingsburg, CA,  Nordan (Gwen) Lunde of Davenport, ND,  Sam (Jolene) Lunde and Noel (Tammy) Lunde all of Bismarck;  13 grandchildren;  28 great-grandchildren; and a brother:  Rolland Fox of Titonka, IA.

Lou was preceded in death by her parents;  husband; grandson:  Jeff Arnold;  sisters:  Carol and Mardell; and  brothers:  Bob,  Carl,  Dick,  Roy and Jim.



Condolences:

Our condolences to Sam's Family in the passing of Lou. May The Blessings Be.    Dave and Mary Lunde



You all have my deepest sympathy at the loss of your mother, grandmother and Great  grandmother. Bette was always special to her brother Roy , therefore to my whole family. We will miss talking to her on the phone . She will be remembered in prayers as will all of you. Love Rita Fox, West Des Moines, Iowa



Dear Lunde Family,   Our deepest sympathy extended to you all with the loss of your mom. She was "one in a million" and my dad's favorite sis.  Been thinking of all the Thanksgivings growing up when we would be anxiously awaiting the arrival of the Lunde clan.  Your mom always had the best sense humor.  She was a fiesty one! Know that we are thinking of you all and wishing that we were able to be with you.  Love and prayers, Madeleine (Fox) Huegerich