Gunnar Bjerklund Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gunnar Bjerklund of Oelwein, Iowa, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on August 25, 2024 at the age of 85. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gunnar Bjerklund to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gudbrand Bjerklund and Anbjorg Bjerklund (Hagamoen); his wife Elsie Bjerklund; his siblings, Liv Bjerklund and Egil Bjerklund; and his grandson James Schmalz.
He is survived by: his stepchildren, Allan Barnett (Kathy) of Oelwein, Bruce Barnett (Carol) of Elk Grove and Cheryl Schmalz (Ron) of Romeoville, Illinois; his stepgrandchildren, Sarah Burmeister (Scott), David Barnett (Amber), Stephanie Schmalz and Stephen Schmalz; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Casidy, Jacob, Timothy Burmeister, Sophia, Gunnar Barnett and Cadence Schmalz.
