Roy Charles Lundin, 89, died peacefully at LaGrange Hospital on March 29, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born in Chicago on May 29, 1935, he grew up on Chicago’s South Side, going to White Sox games and feeding squirrels in the park. After moving to Evanston as a teenager, he graduated from Evanston Township High School and attended Northwestern University, where he met and married the love of his life, Shirley, a marriage that lasted 69 years. He graduated from George Williams College with a degree that focused on group dynamics. His career started with the YMCA, but before long his path took him to personnel work for Kraft-General Foods. The family moved with him as his career developed, until they finally settled back in the Chicago area in Oak Park.
After retirement, Roy and Shirley continued consultant work with various organizations and enjoyed life, going on adventures exploring all corners of the Earth. Socializing, eating and listening to music were favorite pastimes. Roy loved to laugh and had perfect timing on his witty remarks.
A Unitarian Universalist, he humbly lived by the UU principles. He believed strongly in our responsibility to make the world a better place, and took advantage of every opportunity to advance equity for all. He connected with many people at Unity Temple through various leadership roles and as a congregant, and made many dear friends.
Roy leaves behind his wife, Shirley; his children, Michael, Laura and Bethel; seven grandchildren, their spouses and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy Martin and Marie Bridget Lundin (Bennett) and his sister Joan Kelley (Lundin).
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on June 29, 2025 at Unity Temple, 875 Lake St., Oak Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to: Beyond Hunger Oak Park, 848 Lake St., Oak Park, IL 60301 https://www.gobeyondhunger.org or National Public Radio – WBEZ, 848 E. Grand Ave., Chicago. IL 60511, https://www.wbez.org.
