Reverend Eric W. Lundgren, age 82 years, of Caledonia died on August 9, 2002 at the Teresa House in Geneseo after a long battle with cancer. Eric was born August 24, 1919 in Ostenback, Sweden to Arvid and Frieda (Nystrom) Lundgren. Eric worked as a welder for Ben-Mer MFG in Rochester. He was also a minister in Palmyra for the Church of God. He served in WWII. Eric was a member of the American Welding Society, the American Legion, Ely Fagan Post, Henrietta, Masons Lodge in Henrietta, Arizona, and Caledonia. He enjoyed hiking, bowling, golfing, reading, fishing and music. Eric is survived by his sons Eric P. Lundgren of Rochester and Randall Lundgren of Caledonia; four grandchildren, Robin Pinto, Christie, Jaime and Randy Lundgren; two great-grandchildren, Shayenne and Michael; two brothers, Par (Jan) Lundgren and Ragner (Marian) Lundgren; several nieces and nephews His wife, Bea Lundgren predeceases Eric.

   Friends called Tuesday, 5-8 PM at the Alhart Funeral Home, 3068 West Main Street, Caledonia. A Memorial Service was held Wednesday, 11:00 AM at the United Presbyterian Stone Church, Caledonia. Memorials may be made to the Teresa House, 21 Highland Road, Geneseo, NY 14454.