Roland E. Gunderman

April 5, 1928 - October 11, 2020

Roland E. Gunderman, age 92 of Clare, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 11, 2020. Roland was born in Isabella County on April 5, 1928 to the late Kenneth E. and Naola M. (Archbold) Gunderman. He had served his Country during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. Roland was united in marriage to Leora J. Grant on March 27, 1953. Following his discharge from the Army Roland went to work for Dow Chemical Company. While working at Dow as a Lab Research Technician he was credited with obtaining 37 patents; he retired from Dow in 1992 after 33 years of service. Serving his community was important to Roland as he was active with the Clare Little League as a coach and board member for over 15 years; as well as serving on the Clare Board of Education for 4 years in the early seventies. He enjoyed gardening and fishing but his greatest love was for family; being a loving husband, father, grandfather and a great grandfather. Roland is survived by his wife Leora; children Ken W. (Roze) Gunderman of Kingman, AZ, Teresa (David) Schepperley of Gulliver, Gregg (Cyndi) Gunderman of Hubbard Lake, Judy Gunderman and Jill Gunderman both of Clare; 8 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren; as well as siblings Glen Gunderman and Goldie Rodgers both of Clare. Roland was predeceased by children Deborah, Kimberly and Joy Gunderman, a sister Violet Grant and a granddaughter Jaymie Gunderman. Visitation and services will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. Visitation will begin at 1 P.M. with services at 3 P.M. led by Roland’s nephew Pastor Jeff Gunderman. Burial with Military Honors will be held in the Cherry Grove Cemetery. Memorial Contributions are suggested to MidMichigan Home Care and Hospice. On-line condolences may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com