Paul Gerhard "chip" Gunsten Obituary (1954 - 2012)

Born Jul 16, 1954, Paul Gerhard "chip" Gunsten attended Blacksburg High School in Blacksburg, VA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Paul Gerhard "chip" Gunsten.

Graduation Year	Class of 1972
Date of Birth	Jul 16, 1954
Date of Passing	Dec 11, 2012
About	Paul Gerhard "Chip" Gunsten -- It is with profound sadness that I share with you the death of the Rev. Paul "Chip" Gunsten at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, late last night. We express our deep sympathy to his wife Kris and to his two daughters, Sarah and Anna, and his granddaughter Meridith. Many of you know that Pastor Gunsten had battled lymphoma for several years. He was undergoing a new round of treatment for that cancer at the time of his death. Pastor Gunsten has served as Assistant to the Bishop since 1999 and has been a beloved leader and colleague in the life of the church, especially among the youth, candidates for ministry and rostered leaders. It was Chip's love for the church to spread the Good News of Jesus that led to his being the Director for Evangelical Mission for the Virginia Synod. Chip served as Chair of the Region 9 council for many years and seemed to never tire in his availability to congregations and their leaders. Pastor Gunsten previously served St. Phillip Lutheran Church in Roanoke and Grace Lutheran Church in Winchester. Please keep Kris, Sarah, Anna, and their families in your prayers. As I know of funeral arrangements, we will send them out to you all. 16 Jul 1954 – 11 Dec 2012, Buried in Mount Hebron Cemetary, Winchester, Va.