John Keith Gunnlaughson

John K. Gunnlaugson (January 25, 1934 - June 12, 2013) John Keith Gunnlaugson age 79 of Algoma, WI died in Green Bay, WI on Wednesday June 12, 2013. He was born on Washington Island, WI on January 25, 1934 to Jacob and June ( Jessen ) Gunnlaugson. John graduated from Washington Island High School in 1951. He married Lois Hannesson on November 20, 1954. John went to the Maritime Officers School and graduated in 1957 and went on to sail with the Columbia Steam Ship Company . He co-owned and operated the Lakeside Food in Kenosha, WI. Owned and operated the Griffin, which was used to carry freight and fuel to Washington Island. John later was employed by the Washington Island Ferry Line. Survivors include his wife Lois, daughters: Vicki ( William ) Burke and Mari ( Robert ) Houston. Sons, Jon ( Shelly ) Gunnlaugson, Bill Gunnlaugson, James ( Heather ) Gunnlaugson. Twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, Mari ( Charles ) Cornell, nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Memorial Service will be held on Saturday June 29, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Schinderle Funeral Home, Algoma WI. Visitation will be held from Noon until time of service at 2:00P.M. In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to the Charity or Cause of your choice in John's memory. Casperson Funeral Home and the Schinderle Funeral Home are assisting the family.

Visitation

Saturday, June 29, 2013 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Schinderle Funeral Home
1600 Schinderle Ln Algoma 54201, United States

Service

Saturday, June 29, 2013 2:00 PM
Schinderle Funeral Home
1600 Schinderle Ln Algoma 54201, United States

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