Gloria Mundt

Gloria Ann (Runge) Mundt was born on January 6, 1936, to August and Bertha Runge. She grew up on the family farm near Arco, Minnesota, and later moved with her family to Wessington, South Dakota, where she completed her education.

After graduation, Gloria returned to Tyler, Minnesota, where she worked as a nurse’s aide at the Tyler Nursing Home. It was there that she met Jack Mundt. Gloria and Jack were united in marriage on April 23, 1955, beginning a lifetime of love, partnership, and adventure. They soon settled in Pipestone, Minnesota, where they made their home and raised their family.

They were blessed with three children: Daniel, Kathleen, and Scott. Gloria dedicated her life to caring for her family while also working outside the home. Over the years, she was employed at Good Samaritan Home, the Trading Post, and Pamida, where she worked until her retirement in 1999.

After the passing of her husband Jack in 2012, Gloria relocated to Shakopee, Minnesota to live with her daughter, Kathy Howard.

Gloria was a longtime member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Pipestone. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life—spending time with family, camping, reading, and sharing laughter. Gloria and Jack especially loved road trips, traveling together, and taking long walks.

Sunday, January 4, 2026, Gloria passed away peacefully at The Gardens of St. Benedictine in Shakopee, Minnesota

Gloria is survived by her loving children, Daniel (Patti) Mundt of Oak Grove, Minnesota, and Scott (Debra) Mundt of Brookings, South Dakota; eight grandchildren, Cory (Amanda) Howard, Tammy (Tony) Hyatt, Christopher Mundt, Heidi (Nick) Stepka, Chelsey (Brent) Jensen, Molly Mundt, Emily (Robby) Lundbohm, and Benjamin (Ashley) Mundt; 20 great-grandchildren: Kaylee Mundt, Micah Pentcheva, Blake Knutzen, Cole Knutzen, Aubrey Knutzen, Madilyn Stepka, Isabella Stepka, Arianna Stepka, Ryely Howard, Hana Howard, Kendra Hyatt, Victoria Hyatt, Kadence Hyatt, Elise Jensen, Kai Jensen, Mackenzie Mundt, Mason Mundt, Jackson Lundbohm, Ellie Lundbohm, and Griffin Lundbohm; 2 great-great-grandchildren, Arlo and Zane Seedorff.

Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Mundt; daughter, Kathy Howard ;grandson, Matthew Mundt; parents, August and Bertha Runge; sisters, Violet Wells, Lorraine Mehling, Leona Hedge, Jean Langbehn, and Betty Hanson; and brothers, Donald Runge, Norman Runge, Lawrence Runge, and Richard Runge.

She leaves behind a legacy of love through her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, all of whom were deeply cherished. Gloria’s family remembers her as a steady presence, a caring heart, and someone who always made time for those she loved.