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his expertise and knowledge of the history and interpretation of the Hidatsa language. He
was well respected for his knowledge of the Hidatsa traditions and history.One of his many
accomplishments was the right to make traditional War Bonnets, which he continued
throughout his life. He was recognized nationally and locally for his skill and mastery work
in making War Bonnets.Fred enlisted in the United States Army. He served in WWII and
in the Korean Conflict, serving 2 tours during his enlisted career with the Armed Forces.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #300, until his health forced him to quit.He
was known for his love of jokes and humorous stories and often had quick witty remarks
for the KDU staff, family and friends. Fred truly was a man of faith who cared deeply for
his family and friends. He touched the lives of so many people who will remember his
generosity and kind-heartedness. He will be greatly missed by all.Fred is survived by his
wife, Annabelle Marie Gunn; one daughter, Dorcas and husband Julian Sam, Stanfield,
AZ; three sons, Mahlon Gunn of New Town, Fred Gunn III and wife Rae Lynn Gunn of
Bismarck, ND, Faron Gunn of Bismarck, ND; two adopted daughters, Glenda Rush and
Anna White of New Town, ND; one adopted grandson, Tony Iverson of New Town, ND;
and numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
2 nd obit
NEW TOWN - Fred Gunn, 81, New Town, died Feb. 9, 2008, at St. Alexis Medical Center,
Bismarck. Services were held Feb. 13 at Four Bears Community Center, New Town.
Interment was in Shell Creek Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Annabelle; one
daughter, Dorcas Sam, Stanfield, Ariz.; three sons, Mahlon, New Town, and Fred III and
Faron, both of Bismarck; two adopted daughters, Glenda Rush and Anna White, both of
New Town; one adopted grandson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
(Fulkerson Funeral Home, Williston) Published in The Bismarck Tribune on 2/16/2008.
Fred Scott Gunn
29, of St. Petersburg, Florida, died Wednesday (Dec. 17, 1997) at home. Born in St.
Petersburg, he was a computer-assisted draftsman for AGRA Baymont in Clearwater for
five years. He was a member of Horses for Handicapped. He was one of the first children to
receive a specialized electric wheelchair from All Childrens Hospital. Survivors include his
father, Fred P. Gunn, and his mother, Nancy E. Shaner, both of St. Petersburg; two sisters,
Sarah E. Busto, Medford, Mass., and Tricia Keating, Aurora, Ill.; his maternal
grandmother, Welda Bauer, Inverness; and his paternal grandmother, Phyllis Rix, Atlanta.
National Cremation Society, St. Petersburg.
Fred Gunn
Thrice decorated veteran is dead, Meridan, Mississippi. Jan 4, 1927 - Fred Gunn--formerly
of Shelby County, Tennessee, who received three wartime decorations because of gallant
service in giving first aid to wounded comrades in full view of the enemy, died in a
government hospital in Curryville,Texas Sunday. Decorations were personally signed by
WOODROW WILSON,one by PERSHING and the other by MAJOR GENERAL
BULLARD. Funeral services were held in Jackson Mississippi, Tuesday. Death resulted