Richard Jundt

May 28, 1943-Oct. 24, 2025

Silva

Richard Michael Jundt, the son of Thomas P. and Christine B. (Gross) Jundt was born on May 28, 1943 in Rugby, North Dakota. He died at the age of 82 years on Friday, October 24, 2025 at his home in Silva, North Dakota.

Richard was raised on his family farm in Silva, North Dakota. He attended Little Flower grade school through the 8th grade and completed his education at Rugby High School graduating the class of 1961. After graduation, Richard began working at Siouxland Beef in West Fargo, North Dakota where he was employed for 3 years. It was in Fargo that he met his future wife, Diane Goeser. The couple were united in marriage on February 23, 1963 at Little Flower Catholic Church in Rugby North Dakota.

In 1964 the couple returned to Richard’s family farm to help his father farm, and where they raised their two children, Michael and Debbie. Richard never left the farm that he loved so very much. He had dairy cattle and later switched to beef. He raised wheat, barley, oats and even sunflowers for a few years until the blackbirds took over .In his spare time, Richard enjoyed hunting, trapping and enjoyed a little fishing. He also did some taxidermy work in the wintertime. Richard was very proud of his lifetime membership with the NRA.

Richard was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He went to meet the Lord October 24th with his faithful companion, Duke, by his side.

Richard is survived by his wife Diane of 62 years; 2 children, Michael (Molly) Jundt of Balta, North Dakota. and Debbie (John) Drong of Little Falls, Minnesota; grandchildren, John Jundt; Erin (Dino) Johnson; and Jessica Hellerman; a great grandchild; Dominic Jundt, nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his brother Donald Jundt and his parents.

Mass of Christian burial was held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 30, 2025 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church in Balta with burial in the Silva cemetery, Silva, North Dakota. Father Franklin Miller, Celebrant. Visitation was from 10:00 A.M.until time of service in the church.

Organist: Lori Volk Vocal leader/Cantor: Wanda Kremer

Reader: Eugene Goeser.

Gift Bearers: Jessica Hollerman and Erin Johnson.

Casket Bearers: John Jundt, Dominic Jundt, Allen Wolfe, Scott Moen, Tim Goeser and Ben Mack.

Arrangements with the Anderson Funeral Home of Rugby. Online registry: www.funeralsbyanderson.com.

Published by The Pierce County Tribune, November 1, 2025.