Clarence Bunda

Fort Dodge - Clarence J. "Dutch" Bunda, 95, passed away Friday, November 13, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in the Chapel of Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home, Fort Dodge, with Pastor Jim Davis officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Fort Dodge, with Military Rites presented by VFW Post #1856 of Fort Dodge. Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. TODAY at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home, Fort Dodge. Clarence is survived by his wife, Doris; daughters, Sandy (Steve) Ummel of Chicago, IL; Roxie Kaminski of Woodstock, IL; son, Tom (Belinda) Bunda of Moorland; grandchildren, Scott (Jeanne) Ummel; Christine (Ian) Achterkirch; Andrea (Michael) Grage; Sarah (Blake) Berg; Kelly Kaminski; Michael Kaminski; Nicholas (Ellie) Kaminski; Kathy Jane Kaminski; J.B. (Laura) Bunda; Tyra (Frank) Tenuta; Shan (Karrie) Jaeschke; Cort (Julie) Jaeschke; 20 great-grandchildren; and sister, Betty Burke of Fort Dodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Bunda and Edna Rice Yetmar; sister, Charlotte Cormack; brothers, Harold "Butch" Bunda; and Donald Bunda. Clarence J. "Dutch" Bunda was born May 4, 1920 in Rural Fort Dodge and graduated from Moorland High School in 1938. He served in the United States Army during World War II. Dutch flew in the 52nd Bomb Squadron as the Bombardier, serving under Lieutenant Colonel Jimmy Stewart. Clarence was united in marriage to Doris Loehr on September 16, 1942 while stationed at Boise, ID. The couple farmed in the Moorland area for many years. Dutch was part owner of Jaeschke Tractor Implement in Moorland and also operated Custom Corn Shelling business for area farmers. He was a member of ZCBJ Hall, Fort Dodge Elks, and was a part of the Otho Elevator Board. Dutch was an avid Chicago Cubs fan and enjoyed playing cards. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left to American Heart Association. Visitation Mon, Nov 16, 2015 at 4:00 pm Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501 Service Tue, Nov 17, 2015 at 10:30 am Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home 307 South 12th Street Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501