Norbert L. Bunke

WINONA, MN - Norbert L. Bunke, 85, of Winona and formerly of Rushford, MN died on Monday, July 10, 2017, at Lake Winona Manor in Winona, MN.
Norbert was born on June 3, 1932, in Hart, MN to Werner and Helen (Heiden) Bunke. He was raised on the family farm on Oak Ridge, south of Rushford. Norbert attended Rushford School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict in Germany. After the military, Norbert moved to Rushford where he worked his entire career at Gorman Foundry. On June 4, 1994, Norbert was united in marriage with Jeanette Frye in Winona. Norbert was an avid fisherman, was very patriotic and always attended church on Sundays. He was a member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Winona.
Norbert is survived by one brother, Myron (Helen) Bunke of Rushford; and by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and his sister, Phyllis.
There will be a memorial service for Norbert at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, July 14, 2017, at St. Martin's Lutheran Church in Winona with Pastor Richard Moore officiating. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Winona at a later date.
Hoff Celebration of Life Center in Goodview, MN is assisting the family with arrangements.