William T. Lundeen

William T. “Bill” Lundeen, age 80, of Clare, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at Midland Hospital. On April 16, 1940, Bill was born one of five children to Theodore and Dorothy (Allen) Lundeen in Charlotte, Mich. He was united in marriage to Cecelia Osborne on December 11, 1959 in their hometown of Charlotte, and have celebrated over sixty-one years of marriage together. Bill graduated from Charlotte High School in 1958, where he played on the golf team and played trumpet in the band. He was employed at Lansing Oldsmobile in skilled trades fixture repair for 30 years, retiring in 1991. He then dabbled in real estate for a few years. In 2004, Bill and Cec moved north from Charlotte to their retirement home on Shamrock Lake in Clare, Mich. Those who knew Bill well, knew he was an avid outdoorsman, passionate about his trout fishing and hunting, especially bowhunting, including using his traditional long bow and cedar arrows. Even at the youthful age of 80, he continued to enjoy participating in the Lundeen’s annual trout fishing and bow hunting camps. Bill and Cec also loved playing golf, and he was still an active, longstanding league member at Snow Snake. He enjoyed working puzzles, ice fishing, hunting for morels, watching MSU sports, playing cards, woodworking and fishing on their pontoon boat. He loved spending time with his family. Bill’s zest for life, sense of humor, loving nature and warm smile were always magnified in the presence of his grandkids and great-grand daughter, with whom he had special bonds.  He will be deeply missed.
Bill is survived by his wife, Cecelia Lundeen of Clare, and their sons, Ron (Cheryl) Lundeen of Manton, Mich. and Jeff Lundeen of Central Lake, Mich. Other survivors include his grandchildren, Mark Lundeen of Holland, Mich. and Courtney Lundeen of Holland, Mich.; his great-granddaughter, Lucy Lundeen of Holland, Mich.; and his siblings, Florence (Robert) Donley and Jim (Alice) Lundeen, both of Charlotte. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Dorothy Lundeen, and his siblings Linda Fisher and Dick Lundeen.
In keeping with Bill’s wishes, cremation has taken place.  A celebration of Bill’s life will take place in the near future when gathering restrictions lighten. In the meantime, friends may leave online condolences and memories of Bill on his tribute page at Stephenson-wyman.com.