In 1927 he moved to Sauk Centre and worked as manager of two furniture stores. He continued to own and operate Unger Furniture until his retirement. He was a member of Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, Bishop Busch Council 4863, Knights of Columbus, Queen of Peace General Assembly of 4th Degree Knights of Columbus, the last charter member of the Sauk Centre Rotary Club 2848 with membership dating back to March 1928. He had been active in the Minnesota Furniture Association, National Home Furnishings Industry and Retail Stores Buying Organization. He established a local scholarship fund at Sauk Centre High School and was active in many civic organizations.
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Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery, Grey Eagle with the Rev. Ronald Tibbetts officiating. Pallbearers were Romie Gessel Sr., Tom Tschida, Ron Grove, Gary, Neil and Keith Schlaak. Arrangements were made by Patton-Schad Funeral Service, Sauk Centre. She was a graduate of Concordia College in St. Paul with a degree in elementary education. She then taught at Trinity Lutheran School in Sauk Rapids.