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Burton John Huneke

August 13, 1931 — December 13, 2019

Burton "Burt" John Huneke, 88, of Red Wing, died Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home in Deercrest. He was born August 13, 1931 to Bernard and Harriet (Keye) Huneke in Red Wing. He graduated from Red Wing Central High School in 1949. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict. Following his honorable discharge, he worked for the railroad for a short time before going on to work for the Army Corp. of Engineers at Lock and Dam # 3. He married Marjorie Kunutson on September 9, 1961 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They made their home in Wacouta Township before moving to Red Wing. Marjorie passed away on November 15, 1997. Burt went on to marry Carol Richmond in May of 2000. Carol passed away on April 10, 2018.
Burt's passion was flying. He was a licensed private pilot for 40 years. He was a past president of the Upper Hiawatha Pilots Association. Even after his health kept him from the air, he would still spend time at the Red Wing Airport just to be closer to the activity that he loved. He was also a master gardener and maintained a beautiful home garden. He loved boating, camping and spending time outdoors.
He is survived by 3 daughters, Trish Wanik of Eden Prairie, Sue Brusehaver of Cottage Grove and Cheryl (Dean) DeGross of Ellsworth, Wisconsin; seven grandchildren; two nieces and one nephew.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Marjorie; wife, Carol; sister, Helen Williams and niece, Kim Larson.
Memorial gathering will be 1-2 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2019, at the Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Burial will be at Frontenac Cemetery. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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DEC 19. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CST)

Bodelson Mahn Chapel - Mahn Family Funeral Home
602 Plum Street P.O. Box 111
Red Wing, MN, 55066
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