Robert E. LUNDGREN Capt. Bob flew over the horizon Thursday morning April 23. He was bn in Seattle July 12, 1926 to Capt. Oscar and Agnes Lundgren and grew to manhood on Bainbridge Island. Bob served as a pharmacist mate on the USS LaSalle in 1944-45 throughout the South Pacific and then at the Bainbridge Naval Radio Station. Bob and his lifelong First Mate "Honey" May married July 24, 1947. They raised their family in Ballard and after 1952 on Bainbridge. Bob obtained high school and boatbuilding degrees from Edison Tech. He worked for Black Ball and after 1954 Washington State Ferries on every run and vessel until retiring as fleet commodore in 1986. Bob enjoyed his grandkids, flying and big band music. He is survived by May; brother Bud Lundgren; children Doug, Stephen, Roberta, and Deb; 8 grand and 2 great grandchildren. Memorial services will be May 23, Saturday, 4:00 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran Church on Bainbridge with a large following wake. Memorials may be made to the Bainbridge Fire Department. Further life history and online guestbook at www.tuellmckeebremerton.com.
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