Service Schedule

Visitation
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel in Williston, ND.

Service
Funeral Services for Lee will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00 am at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Williston, ND. Pastor David Maxfield will be officiating the service.

The Funeral Service will be recorded and posted as soon as it is available. You can view Lee’s service directly on this page.

Graveside Service
Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Williston, ND.

Julian "Lee" Gunlikson
April 2, 1952 - January 15, 2025

Place of Birth: Williston, North Dakota
Residence: Williston, North Dakota
Age: 72

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Julian “Lee” Gunlikson, 72, of Williston, ND passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Bemidji, MN. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home in Williston, ND is assisting the family.

Memorial Contribution

If you would like to give a Memorial in memory of Lee please consider donating to the following or the charity of your choosing:

Grenora Public School Foundation
PO Box 38
Grenora, ND 58845

Williston State College Foundation
PO Box 1286
Williston, ND 58802

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
1821 9th Ave W
Williston, ND 58801

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June Ralph (Williston, ND)
Jan 16, 2025

My heart sank when I saw that you passed away. Sport About was my first job other than babysitting. You were an amazing person, very LOUD, but that is who you were. Prayers and condolences to your family and friends.

Allan Knutson (mandan, ND)
Jan 16, 2025

Sorry to hear of Lee's passing. Lee was always a great supporter of the Williston area and the Bison.

Loren Haugen (Bismarck, ND)
Jan 16, 2025

Lee was one of the most genuine people I have had the pleasure to know. We worked on many Korner Lions' projects and promotions in the Williston community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Beth M.Innis (Williston, ND)
Jan 16, 2025

To the Family of Lee:
He was a good man and will be missed by many. My heart goes out to each and everyone of you.

Carol oxner (Tioga, ND)
Jan 16, 2025

I knew him as Mr Gunlikson. As he was a teacher at my school. Big sports fan he was. Followed his path further. That’s when he bought sport about. He became Lee then then gunner. He was so proud of his daughter and grandkids!! Will miss him!! He was a great guy!!

Angie (Vennes) Resell (Williston, ND)
Jan 16, 2025

To My Gunlikson Cousins, Lee will be missed. Rich and I are sending our prayers to you all.

Robert Marquardt (Minot, NORTH DAKOTA)
Jan 16, 2025

So sorry for the loss of Lee. Always so enjoyable to be around and a great Bison and supporter of NDSU.

tim lynch (williston, ND)
Jan 16, 2025

Great supporter of the Williston community and a jovial person to be around. Always there to lend a hand. We indeed lost a good one. Lee, you are missed!!
RIP

Frank J Smith (Mesa, Arizona)
Jan 16, 2025

Sorry to hear the passing of Lee “Gunner”. He will be missed by his family and friends. Have many memories of playing all sports when we were growing up. RIP Lee!

Kathleen Sinclair (Williston, ND)
Jan 16, 2025

Lee was such a welcoming person. He always greeted me and gave me a hug when I met him in the ARC halls

Wayne Anderson
Jan 16, 2025

My condolences to your family. It was always great to see you and a privilege to be one of your physicians. We both shared a small town life in our youth.

Jeanne Knudsvig
Jan 16, 2025

My prayers & thoughts are with all of you ! Keep his memories close to your hearts to help you through the days ahead..
Sincere sympathy
Jeanne

Debi Messersmith (Williston, ND)
Jan 16, 2025

Rest in Peace Mr Gunlikson. I was at Tioga High School when you were there in the 70's. You were always so nice to us students.

Val Trumpower
Jan 16, 2025

I was so sad to hear of Lee's passing. I have known Lee for a long time. When I worked at the Chamber we were on several committees, and many other community activities. He will be missed.

Pete Kilbride (Dayton, Wyoming)
Jan 16, 2025

So sad to hear of Coach Gunlickson’s passing. He was always larger than life, prayers to the family during this difficult time.

Loren Nelson (Devils Lake, North Dakota)
Jan 17, 2025

So sorry to hear about Lee's passing! Just spent time with him at an NDSU football game a few weeks back and was always a supporter of Williston State basketball when I was there back in the 80's! RIP Lee!

John and Marlene Sandaker (Williston, N.D.)
Jan 17, 2025

So sad to hear of his passing. Prayers to his family !

Steve & Jan Sell (Fargo, ND)
Jan 17, 2025

Our deepest condolences to all of the Gunlikson family. Family was everything to Lee. Well…family and Bison football! A great loss for all of you. Take care and cherish all the memories.

Steve and Linda Johnson (Lisbon, ND)
Jan 17, 2025

Lee was my mentor the first year of teaching at Tioga High School back in '77. A friendship that has lasted over 47 yrs. I always looked forward to reconnecting with Lee during Bison football games. We had a great visit last fall. Our thoughts and prayers are with Lee's family.

Jimmy Heinert (BISMARCK, ND)
Jan 17, 2025

Our family's thoughts and prayers are with the Gunlikson family and friends. I have some of the greatest hunting & fishing memories sharing time both with Lee and Gene Emery that will never be forgotten. My only hope is that somehow Lee was able to watch and enjoy the FCS National Football Championship with NDSU and Montana State, recently. May he rest in peace.

Tammi Vandal (West Fargo , ND)
Jan 17, 2025

I'm so sorry to hear of Lee's passing, always quick with a smile and kind hug. You will be missed Lee!

Eberle Mick (Zahl , ND)
Jan 17, 2025

Prayers and hugs to Lee’s family.
Lee always wore that smile and always had time to visit. He will be missed by many!

Steve and Linda Johnson (Lisbon, ND)
Jan 17, 2025

Kris McPherson (Bismarck, ND)
Jan 17, 2025

So sorry to hear this news, prayers to the family, his presence will be missed in Williston!!

Roxanne Henke (Wishek, ND)
Jan 17, 2025

Lee was a big teddy bear. Always greeting me with a big smile and a hug. He made me feel welcome no matter where our paths crossed (often at Bison games). I will miss him.

Duane Jorstad (Queen Creek, Arizona)
Jan 17, 2025

So very sad to hear of this !! A wonderful person from a wonderful family. Our hearts and prayers
go out to all. Rest in peace Lee !!

Don Dihle (Pine Haven, Wyoming)
Jan 17, 2025

My condolences to Lee's family. I knew Lee from high school as an exceptional athlete, and later as a teacher, coach and friend to many.

Clint and Pam Rasmussen (West Fargo, ND)
Jan 17, 2025

Sending our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of a very kind gentleman. Lee will be missed!!
So very heartbreaking.

John Seil (Goodyear , Arizona)
Jan 17, 2025

I was saddened to hear of Lee’s passing. I use to do a lot of business with Sport About and I always loved visiting with Lee. He was always so kind and friendly. Our prayers to his family. We have lost a true gentleman.

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