Victor Lunsman

Victor John “Vic” Lunsman, 64, of Danbury, WI, passed away on Wednesday, February 8th, 2017, at Regions Hospital in St. Paul after experiencing sudden cardiac arrest. Vic was born on August 16, 1952, to Harvey Lunsman and Jessie (Cadotte) Lunsman of Danbury, WI. He was proud that he had Native American heritage. Growing up in rural Wisconsin, he became an avid hunter and angler, which became a lifelong passion. Vic worked as a heavy equipment operator for 22 years until a back injury ended his career. He specialized in crane operating and maintained an excellent safety record. On November 6, 1977, Vic married Nancy Moehring. They raised two children, a daughter, Melissa (Brian) O’Connor, and a son, Harvey (Jessica) Lunsman. He taught them many things, including how to ride a bike, bait a hook, gut a deer, split firewood, make maple syrup, and tickle someone so they would squeal with laughter. Vic will be remembered as a consummate storyteller who used colorful language. Everyone who knew him enjoyed his stories. In addition to the outdoors, he had a particular fondness for dogs and Laurel and Hardy films. He was talented at cooking, drawing, painting, and crafting various items by hand. These things included hunting knives, fishing tackle, workbenches, dollhouses, and a children’s playhouse that looked like a log cabin from the 1800s. Everything Vic made was unique, with a personalized touch. Overall, Vic was generous, creative, and outspoken. Vic is survived by his wife of 40 years, Nancy; his children; brother, Larry “Sonny” (Nancy) Lunsman; sisters, Gloria Barnett and Linda (Bill) Sears; grandchildren, Carson and Adilynn Lunsman; and many nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Annette Whiteside; niece, Traci Sandgren; nephews, Steven Barnett and Mark Johnson; and brother-in-laws, Doug Whiteside and Gary Barnett. A memorial service will be held at Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Siren, WI, on February 25th, 2017. Visitation begins at 3:00 p.m., with a family-led presentation at 4:00 p.m. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home, Siren. Online condolences can be made at www.swedberg-taylor.com