Arvid "Shorty" LeRoy Fundell Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Arvid 'Shorty' LeRoy Fundell PRINCETON — Arvid “Shorty” LeRoy Fundell of Princeton died on Friday, November 20, 2015 in his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born July 29, 1922 to LeRoy and Alverda (Funderberg) Fundell. He is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Mike) Seeforth of Fort Myers, Florida, Sharon (Tom) Mindock of Peoria, Illinois, and Shelley (David) Gorenz of Princeton. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Chris Seeforth of Davenport, Iowa, Emily (Kurt) Hofer of Los Angeles, California and Rachel (Eric) Gorenz-Johnson of Princeton, and his sister, Doris Swanson, of Sterling, Illinois. Preceding him in death is his wife Marguerite Gertrude (Goodrum) Fundell. Shorty was married for 63 years to his beloved wife, Gerty. They loved to attend dances, play cards and volunteer in their community. Shorty was a man of service, volunteering for 21 years at Perry Memorial Hospital as a Gold Coat. He was also active in the Kiwanis Club, serving at many funerals as a pall -bearer. Shorty and his wife volunteered for the Bureau County Senior Center delivering mobile meals and driving seniors to medical appointments. He was proud to volunteer for the Special Olympics program as well as serving as a volunteer 4-H leader for the Evergreen 4-H Club in rural Princeton. Shorty was a man of integrity who believed in hard work. He tolled as a farmer for over 35 years in Bureau County and then worked for the First Miss Fertilizer Company for ten years. After retirement, he worked for the Regional Office of Education and for the House and Garden Flower Shop. Shorty was a man who loved the Lord. He was active in the Illinois Valley Cursillo as well as the Teens Encounter Christ Program. He attended St. Louis Catholic Church for over 50 years. Shorty never knew a stranger. He could walk into any restaurant or other public place and there would always be someone who knew him and called him by name. He enjoyed his family, friends and his community. He was an avid sports fan and relished seeing the Cubs play for the National League Championship. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, at the St. Louis Catholic Church in Princeton with Father Jeffrey Stirniman officiating. Burial will be in Elm Lawn Memorial Park in Princeton. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, at the Norberg Memorial Home in Princeton. Donations may be made to St. Louis Catholic Church, Illinois Valley Community Hospital Hospice or Perry Memorial Hospital. Online condolences may be left at www.norbergfh.com.

Arvid "Shorty" LeRoy Fundell

July 29, 1922 - November 20, 2015