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Coach Gordon Rundquist
Coach Gordon Rundquist
Iowa City
Coach Gordon Rundquist, 80, of Iowa City, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics surrounded by family.
A time to celebrate Coach Rundquist will be from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Coach’s Corner (749 Mormon Trek Blvd., Iowa City) on Saturday, October 5, 2024, for an Iowa Hawkeye tailgate party. Guests are invited to wear Hawkeye attire. Instead of flowers and plants, please direct memorials to the Rundquist Family in care of Sherry Rundquist.
Gordon was not only a Hall of Fame Coach, he was a Hall of Fame Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, and Friend. He is known for saying, “You can’t put a price on a good time.”
Gordon is survived by his wife Sherry, son Paul (Amanda), grandchildren April (Dylan) Bickford, Kodi, Paul and Katlyn, and three great-grandchildren. He leaves one sister, Mimi Steadman, sister-in-law Ann Espinosa, brother-in-law Pete Espinosa, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gordon was preceded in death by his parents and his son Matthew.
A full obituary may be viewed, and condolences shared at www.lensingfuneral.com.
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