William D. "Bill" Bunker

William D. "Bill" Bunker, 77, of Superior, passed away on July 28, 2012, at Golden Living Center in Superior.

Bill was born on Aug. 23, 1934 in Grand Forks, N.D.

The family moved to Superior in Sept. of 1942. He attended St. Louis grade school and graduated from Superior Central in 1952. He was employed by the Northern Pacific and BNSF Railroads from April 1953 to July 1996 in Superior, Brainerd, Duluth and the St. Paul general office.

He enjoyed the shooting sports and was a member of the NRA and AARP. He greatly enjoyed bird hunting with three great springer spaniels and fishing.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents Mary Mae and William Bunker Jr. and a sister, Donna Jane Moe.

He is survived by a sister, Mary Lou Ness; nephews, James E. Moe and Allen "Rick" (Rae Ann) Ness; and his faithful companion, Gus.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, Aug. 3 at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery.

Downs Funeral Home, 1617 N 19th St. is assisting the family with arrangements. Sign the online guestbook or send condolences at www.downsfh.com.

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John B.
Duluth, MN 08/01/2012 1:46 PM

Rest in peace, Bill. Although I did not know you that well, you were a person who I always respected for being the kind of person who always "did it your way". Indeed, you were someone who was true to your word and you consistently demonstrated the highest integrity. Your more than four decades of honorable & loyal service to the Northern Pacific and Burlington Northern-Sante Fe Railroads speaks volumes about your dedication to this vital part of our nation's railroad industry. Peace be with you. John Bray former Douglas County Board Supervisor

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Barbara H.
Minneapolis, MN 07/31/2012 9:34 PM

Worked with Bill at various times from 1970 to 1983 when I moved on down to St Paul to work. Enjoyed having conversations with him throughout the years. He was an interesting person. Barb (Neve) Hammerbeck

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