Santa held a meet-and-greet event in memory of Daryl Lund at Lund's former business Minuteman Press in Chehalis on Sunday, Dec. 22.

Lund, a longtime elected official and local businessman, died earlier this month after being diagnosed with septic shock. On the same day, Dec. 7, a vintage Chehalis Fire Department fire engine he saved and restored was featured in Chehalis’ 74th annual Santa Parade in his honor.

Sunday’s event was one final gift for the community, according to Minuteman Press.  Attendees were given free 8-by-10-inch photo prints after posing with Santa and the fire engine.

A former volunteer firefighter and a 1979 W.F. West High School graduate who recently turned 63, Lund was a long-serving member on the Chehalis City Council along with being the owner of a Minuteman Press franchise in Chehalis, which opened in late 2023.

He also served as a Port of Chehalis commissioner and was known for buying and restoring the historic Chehalis Theater. He also owned the cinema at Yard Birds.

According to an obituary submitted to The Chronicle, a public visitation for Lund will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 26, at Sticklin Funeral Chapel.  All are invited to watch a procession through downtown Chehalis on Dec. 27. Departure is expected from Sticklin Funeral Chapel at 10 a.m. For additional procession details, visit www.sticklinsfuneralchapel.com. A private friends and family graveside service will be held following the procession. A public celebration of life will be held in the new year.