Sigurd Alvin Skundberg's Obituary
Sigurd Alvin Skundberg, 80, of Decatur, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Decatur Memorial Hospital, with his family by his side.
Sig was born December 12, 1938, in LaCross, WI, to Claus and Helma (Smevdg) Skundberg. He was an automotive designer for Johnson Controls and he loved teaching Art in his spare time. After he retired, he went back to college and received his Art degree. Sig was a world traveler, and avid Green Bay Packer fan, loved boating, painting, going to museums, and a dedicated Chicago Cubs fan, but most of all, he loved spending time with his grandkids.
He is survived by three children, Erik Skundberg of Taylorville, IL Adam (Kim) Skundberg of Mt. Zion, IL and Susan Skundberg Clark of Tampa, FL; two grandchildren, Josh Skundberg and Camryn Skundberg.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Richard Skundberg and one sister, Helen Collins.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Sig Skundberg will be 11 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday before the service at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to Murray State University Foundation c/o Sig Skundberg Memorial Art Department, Office of Development 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, KY 42071 or online www.murraystate.edu/giving.
The family of Sig Skundberg is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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