Peter J UNDERDAHL

1925 - 2013  (87 years)

• Name	Peter J UNDERDAHL
  Birth	9 May 1925	Goodhue County, Minnesota
  Gender	Male
  Death	16 Apr 2013	Rice County, Minnesota
  	Three Links Care Center, Northfield
  Notes	Peter John Underdahl, 87, of Kenyon, died Tuesday, April 16, 2013 at the Reflections Home in Northfield, Minnesota. He was born May 9, 1925 in Warsaw Township, North of Kenyon, the son of John and Gilma (Kasa) Underdahl. One of seven children, Peter attended school through the 8th grade at District 128, Warsaw Township. He graduated from Kenyon High School in 1943 and spent some time on the home farm until he joined the Navy in February, 1945. Peter achieved the rank of Pharmacist Mate 3rd Class and spent time at the Corona Naval Hospital in San Diego, California. As he was preparing to go in to the Fleet Marines, the Atomic Bomb was dropped and World War II ended. He then boarded the heavy cruise USS FALL RIVER in Pearl Harbor and was one of hundred of ships present to participate in testing the A-Bomb at Bikini Atoll. Peter spent 23 months in the military and returned to Kenyon in November, 1946. After an honorable discharge from the Navy, Peter worked several different jobs in Dennison, Northfield and Iowa until he married LaVon Amundson in Kenyon on July 11, 1948, and began working at the Kenyon Co-Op Oil – formerly known at Tydol Veedol gas station. During Peter''s 20 years there, the company grew and expanded. In 1967 the Underdahls left Kenyon and Peter started his career with Lester Farm Buildings in Southwestern Minnesota. Peter was recognized several years as Salesman of the Year with Lester’s and also recognized nationally by the Rural Builders Association. He retired from Lester’s in 1988. After his retirement he drove school bus in St. James and Kenyon. Peter was active in local affairs including: President of First Lutheran Church in St. James, Minnesota for three years, Transportation of Veterans from Watonwan County to the V.A. Hospital once a week or as needed, and delivery of Meals on Wheels for the elderly and Shut-Ins in St. James. In 1997, Peter and LaVon moved back to Kenyon and enjoyed time for golf, travel and visits with their three children, four grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Peter was a devoted husband, loving father, and a great bear hugger to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, LaVon Underdahl of Kenyon; children, Pamela (and Leonard) Boyle of San Luis Obispo, CA, Lynn (and Brad) Sturm of LaCrescent, MN, and Jerald Underdahl (and Steve Brandwein) of Phoenix, AZ; four grandchildren, Serena (and Scott) Von Ruden of Seattle, WA, Emily Sturm (and Bonnie Lohman) of Minneapolis, MN, Colin Boyle of San Luis Obispo, CA, and Kyra Siegfriedt of San Luis Obispo, CA; two great grandchildren, Odessa and Leo Von Ruden; sister, Marian Rodde of Kenyon; brother, Leroy (and Shirley) Underdahl of Dennison; many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, four sisters, Clarabelle Brandvold, Agnes Johnson, Gladys Wardell, and Joyce Skaro, and brother-in-law, Albion Rodde.
  Person ID	I33880	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	30 Aug 2023

  
  

  Father	John Albert UNDERDAHL,   b. 1 Apr 1890   d. 14 Jul 1963, Rice County, Minnesota (Age 73 years)
  Mother	Gilma KASA,   b. 21 May 1896, Minnesota d. 18 Oct 1967, Goodhue County, Minnesota (Age 71 years)
  Family ID	F8360	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	L.J. AMUNDSON
  Family ID	F23270	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	6 Jan 2022