James E. "Gene" Dunn, age 87 of Janesville, Minnesota formerly of Forest Lake peacefully passed away June 6, 2010. He was a WWII Veteran who worked as a power lineman for many years, retiring as a power lineman instructor at Dakota County Tech. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting and watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; sister, Theil Wagner; brother, Robert. He is survived by children, Arnie (Candace), Rene (Michael) Niemczyk, Stewart (Shannon), Kelly (Michelle); eight grandchildren, Michael Niemczyk II, Ronnea Roy, Jill Niemczyk, Michelle Grubbs, Melissa Dunn, Shawn Dunn, Tyler Dunn, Scott Dunn; five great grandchildren, Hannah Roy, Declan Grubbs, Quinn Grubbs, Nadia Wagner, Nolan Grubbs; sister, Velma (Kenneth) Larson.
Visitation from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. with Funeral Services at 4:00 p.m., Sunday, June 13, 2010, at Mattson Funeral Home, 343 North Shore Drive, Forest Lake, Minnesota.