Gordon L. Sunday, 87, of Sun City, AZ, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, at his daughter, Adrienne’s home in Franklin with his loving family by his side. He was born in Kenosha on June 15, 1924, the son of the late Cecil and Mabel (Spangler) Sunday. He was a graduate of University of Wisconsin’s Banking School in Madison. On July 11, 1945, he married Emily Mae Robinson. They just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Gordon was employed as the Vice President for Brown National Bank until his retirement. He started there when he was just 20 years old as a teller. In 1980, he and Emily moved to Sun City, AZ, but they spent the summers in Wisconsin. He tuned and refurbished over 600 pianos and was the church organist for the First Assembly of God. He enjoyed playing baseball and spending time with his family. He was also a true car enthusiast. Gordon was a former member and past president of the Phoenix, AZ, Rotary Club. He was also past president of the Milwaukee Bankers Association. He is survived by his wife, Emily; his three children, Dr. William (Kimber) Sunday of Colleyville, TX, Adrienne Ricker of Franklin, and Brenda (Doug) Ricker of Kenosha; seven grandchildren, Dr. Justin (Melissa) Ricker, Ryan Sunday, Chad Sunday, Daniel (Claudia) Sunday, Allison Sunday, Jay (Jillian) Ricker and Emily Ricker; and eight great- grandchildren, Bryce, Vaughn, Beau, and Luc Ricker, Jayden, Julia, Benjamin Ricker, and Preslie Sunday. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Eugene; and a son-in-law, Lynn “Rick” Ricker. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, July 16th, at the First Assembly of God Church at 11:00 a.m. Entombment will follow at Sunset Ridge Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Memorials to the Missions Department at the First Assembly of God would be greatly appreciated by the family.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Gordon’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com
Condolences
Bob & Betty McKnight
July 16, 2011
We will miss Gordon and his love of the Lord, his love of music and always happy with a smile.
ROXANNE OQUIST TRANTOW
July 16, 2011
GOD BLESS U YOU AND YOUR FAMILY,IT IS A CELEBRATION.WE ARE THINKING OF YOU"S LOVE THE DELMONT OQUIST FAMILY FROM ROXANNE OQUIST TRANTOW.BLESSINGS TO ALL!!!
Jill Kaltenbrun
July 14, 2011
Adrienne and family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. I could tell by your voice what your father meant to you. Remember the good times and he will always be in your heart.
Susan Richardson
July 14, 2011
Dearest Sundays, My heart goes out to you all especially Emily. Greg, Christina and Harry were very sad to hear that Gordon passed away on Tuesday. We all have such happy memories of Gordon. He was a wonderful person and what a great role model to have been married to Aunt Emily for 66 years and happy at that! Please know we are all thinking of you on the sad/happy occasion. We know he is safely with the Lord now and we will miss him but he is in the place we all want to go. Love you all, Susan