Submitted by: Dan Rich

Herman B. Hundere

Jan. 27, 1919 - Feb. 11, 2008

South Bend Tribune 2/14/2008
SOUTH BEND - Herman B. Hundere, 89, died at 3:30 PM Monday, February 11th, in The Meadows at Southfield Village, South Bend. Herman was born on January 27, 1919, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Hans and Bertha (Olsen Larson) Hundere. He was a decorated Army veteran, serving his country in World War II. Herman moved to South Bend in 1964 to serve as an architectural engineer, managing many projects at the University of Notre Dame including the Athletic and Convocation Center, as well as supervising the construction of the South Bend Clinic and the Downtown Marriott Hotel. In retirement he was an avid traveler, making trips across the country and around the world.

Herman married Billie Hunt on April 24, 1954, in South Bend. She preceded him in death on November 8, 1997. Herman is survived by his four children, Michael Hundere and wife, Linda of Rochester, Minnesota, Carol Hundere and husband, Gordon Allen of Costa Mesa, California; KC Hundere and wife, Susan of Phoenix, Arizona, and Suzanne Stockman and husband, John of South Bend, Indiana; his brother, Erling Hundere, and sister, Dagny Asleson, both of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His sister, Hjordis Loge, preceded him in death.

Friends may visit with the family on Friday, February 15, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in the Palmer Funeral Home-River Park, 2528 Mishawaka Ave., South Bend. Military services will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Tuesday, February 19th. Memorial contributions may be made in Herman's name to the charity of the donor's choice.