1919
Lawrence
2012
Lawrence A. Bjornstad
April 20, 1919 — December 16, 2012
Lawrence A. Bjornstad, age 93 of Red Wing, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at Three Links Reflections Hospice Home in Northfield, Minnesota. Larry was born April 20, 1919 in Red Wing, the son of Oscar and Alice (Sather) Bjornstad. He grew up and graduated from high school in Red Wing. After graduation he attended the University of Northern Iowa where he played on the basketball team. While at college Larry was drafted into the United States Army during World War II and served as a paratrooper. He married Eloise "Sammy" Salmon on September 1, 1950 at Fort Snelling. Larry was employed at the S.B Foot Tannery for 39 years until his retirement in 1984. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, sports, and family gatherings.
Larry is survived by his four children Ken (Terese) Bjornstad of Red Wing, Karen (David) Finnegan of Farmington, Sandy (Jim) Bjornstad Perkins of Eden Prairie, Gary (Erin) Bjornstad of Bloomington; grandchildren Katie (Mike) Finnegan Rose, Lindsey (John) Finnegan Schumann, Ryan Finnegan, Jake Bjornstad, Kristin Bjornstad, Sarah (Curtis) Powers and Andrew Bjornstad; great-grandchildren Elijah Powers and Rachel Powers; and sister Dora (Bruce) Thompson of Rochester. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Eloise; sisters Phyllis Beverage and Marcella Kempf.
Funeral will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 20, 2012 at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing with Reverend Bob Iverson officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to United Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
1611 East Ave
Red Wing, MN
Larry is survived by his four children Ken (Terese) Bjornstad of Red Wing, Karen (David) Finnegan of Farmington, Sandy (Jim) Bjornstad Perkins of Eden Prairie, Gary (Erin) Bjornstad of Bloomington; grandchildren Katie (Mike) Finnegan Rose, Lindsey (John) Finnegan Schumann, Ryan Finnegan, Jake Bjornstad, Kristin Bjornstad, Sarah (Curtis) Powers and Andrew Bjornstad; great-grandchildren Elijah Powers and Rachel Powers; and sister Dora (Bruce) Thompson of Rochester. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Eloise; sisters Phyllis Beverage and Marcella Kempf.
Funeral will be 11 a.m., Thursday, December 20, 2012 at United Lutheran Church in Red Wing with Reverend Bob Iverson officiating. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Memorials are preferred to United Lutheran Church. Funeral arrangements by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com
Visitation
DEC 20. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
United Lutheran Church628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
Service
DEC 20. 11:00 AM (CST)
United Lutheran Church628 West 5th Street
Red Wing, MN 55066
Cemetery
DEC 20 (CST)
Oakwood Cemetery - Red Wing1611 East Ave
Red Wing, MN
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