Irene Lundberg

Irene Lundberg, 97, passed away peacefully at Aspen Health and Rehab on Tuesday April 2, 2024.

She was born on May 22, 1926, in Duluth, MN to Carl and Anna Johnson. The family resided in Duluth during her early years. During the 1930’s, in the midst of the Great Depression, her family moved to the town of Lakeside, Douglas County, WI. Irene graduated from Superior Central High in the spring of 1944. She then enrolled in Superior State Teachers College to pursue a degree.

Her plans were sidetracked in 1946 when she met Robert Lundberg who had returned home in December 1945 from over two years of overseas service in the US Army during WWII. They became engaged and married in September 1947. They then moved into their new home in Poplar, WI.

Irene and Bob had three sons- Terry, John, and Scott. John lost his life at age 18 while canoeing the Poplar River. Irene became a stay-at-home mom while the boys were young.

Irene was very active as a Cub Scout den mother, 4-H volunteer, speech consultant, Sunday school teacher and many more activities.

In 1961, Irene and Bob had acquired a lake home on Upper Eau Claire Lake in Barnes, WI. They enjoyed summer family time there until the 1980’s, when they moved to the lake home full-time. They became involved with development of the Barnes Community Church which is a non-denominational church. They were both involved in church activities. In 1991, she and Bob built a home in Mesa, AZ where the couple stayed during the winter months.

Irene and Bob enjoyed traveling. They especially enjoyed trips to the Scandinavian countries. Irene’s father was born and raised in Hagfors, Sweden. He was the only member of his family to immigrate to the U.S., so Irene had aunts, uncles, and cousins to visit in Sweden.

Irene enjoyed family events and especially time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

After Bob’s passing, Irene relocated to local senior living facilities and stayed engaged with family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and son John.

Survivors are sons Terry Lundberg and Scott (Holly) Lundberg, Grandchildren Britt Lundberg, Eric Lundberg, Alycen (Ben) Ford, Matt Lundberg, and Anna (Danny) Haskins. Also, great-grandchildren Sawyer, Parker and Harlow Haskins and Noah Ford.

Visitation will begin at 11am Friday, April 12 and will continue until the 12-noon funeral service at Barnes Community Church, 3200 County Highway N, Barnes, WI, with Pastor Jon Hartman officiating.

Memorials can be made to Barnes Community Church or the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center, 305 Harbor View Pkwy, Superior, WI 54880.

Lenroot-Maetzold Funeral Home, 1209 E. 5th Street, Superior, is assisting the family with arrangements. To leave a condolence or sign the guestbook, please visit our website at www.lenroot-maetzold.com.