Gunner Baatrup, age 91, of Huron, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2022.

His funeral service was held at 10:30 AM, Friday, September 16th at the First United Methodist Church. Burial including military honors was held in the Broadland Cemetery, Broadland.

Visitation was held from 1:00 to 7:00 PM, Thursday, September 15th at the Kuhler Funeral Home, with his family present from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Thursday evening.

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Gunner was born February 3, 1931 in Mitchell, SD, to Chris Baatrup and Laura (Heymeyer) Baatrup. He graduated from Egan High School and received a BA in Economics from Huron College.

Gunner married Gloria LeGrand of Virgil on August 12, 1956.

Gunner served in the US Air Force during the Korean conflict. He rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before his retirement. Gunner was a dedicated member of the American Legion Schmidt Barnes Post #268 in Virgil. He served as 2006-2007 State Commander of the South Dakota American Legion.

Gunner was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Huron. Gunner felt that "A man should be judged by his deeds." Gunner served on mission trips to Haiti, Russia, Louisiana and Texas. He enjoyed helping people.

Gunner is survived by his wife Gloria, and their four children; Douglas (Linda) Baatrup, Mrs. Hal (Judy) Wrentmore, Mrs. Craig (Lorna) Webb, and Mrs. Gregory (Karen) Szachara; 5 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

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