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Michael Gunn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 5, 2014.

GUNN, Michael F., 90, passed away January 3, 2014 in Seffner, FL. He was born in Brookings, SD and was a longtime resident of the Seffner and Dover areas. Michael owned both Dodo Sales Inc. and Dodo's Mobile Home Park. He was a member of the International Showmen Association and served in the merchant marines during WWII. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy, and eight brothers and sisters. Michael is survived by his daughter Dorothy M. Berdit (Mark); grandchildren Sean D. Berdit (Connie) and Jessica L. Berdit; great grandchildren Eleanor, Emma, Isabele, and Gunner; nieces Mary Drews of SD, Claire Patterson of IA, Peggy Maston of IA, and Loyal Johnson of ID as well as many great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 3PM at Sunset Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his sister Rita Gunn's name may be made to the Leukemia Foundation.

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January 6, 2014

Gail Hutchison-Dewar

Dearest family of Mike, my heart goes out to you at this sad time. I believe that our tears are meant to cleanse and the good memories help heal. He was a kind man to me, especially when I needed an extra Dad. RIP Mike, we will all miss you

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