Ann Rund, 88, Owatonna

The family of Ann E. Rund, 88, of Owatonna, is saddened to announce that Ann passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022.
Ann was born on Feb. 2, 1934 to William and Florence (Cooley) Compton. She attended and graduated school in Russellville, Ind. She moved to Indianapolis and started working at a bank.
She married Herbert Rund on Feb. 19, 1955 in Indiana. They moved to Minnesota where they began their family of five children. After moving to Minnesota, she enjoyed many years as a homemaker. She was a bookkeeper for Dave’s Disposal for several years before accepting a position with Federated Insurance. She later retired from Federated as a supervisor.
Ann enjoyed life to the fullest. In her younger years she delighted in raising her five children, taking care of her mother, bowling, square dancing, being on the PTA, leading Junior Great Books, volunteering for Meals on Wheels, Lector and Eucharistic minister at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, gardening, playing cards and travelling home to Indiana.
Ann continued to take joy in reading any book, crocheting, playing dominoes, attending family events and enjoying having conversation and dinner at the Elks on Friday night.
Survived by her children, Mary (David) Barajas, Jean (Randy) Weddle, Michael (Chaely) Rund, James Rund, Shawn Hall; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren, with one on the way; brother, Charles (Ruby) Compton and many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Herbert of 59 years; her parents; sister, Alice and brother, William.
Ann will be remembered by her family as an adventurous and classy lady who loved to be surrounded by family and friends. She will be greatly missed as a mother, grandmother and GoGo grandma.
Ann’s zest for life and never wanting to slow down caused her to say on more than one occasion, “this getting old business is for the birds.” Her family celebrates and delights that she has been invited to dwell in the house of the Lord.
Funeral Service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Friends may greet the family one hour prior to the funeral at the church.