1929
Donald
2013
Donald Strommen
February 15, 1929 — February 2, 2013
Donald James Strommen, age 83, Crookston, died Saturday morning, February 2nd at the Villa St. Vincent in Crookston.
Donald was born on February 15, 1929 in Crookston, son of Olaf and Thelma (Ness) Strommen. He was baptized and confirmed at the Sand Hill Lutheran Church at rural Climax. He grew up and was educated at Climax, MN, graduating from high school there. He then served in the US Army from 1949 to 1951 in the Korean Theatre of Operations, attaining the rank of sergeant. He returned to Minnesota and attended Ag School in Crookston. He was united in marriage with Delores Jean Eck on September 4, 1954 in Winger, MN. They made their home in Crookston. He worked for American Crystal Sugar in Crookston, beginning in 1954, working his way up to foreman and eventually yard coordinator, before retiring in 1991. Survivors include his wife: Delores of Crookston; daughter: Debra Jean (Larry) Paulson of Crookston; three sons: David (Shana) Strommen, Daniel Strommen and Douglas Strommen, all of Crookston; six grandchildren: Ross Strommen, Mandi Strommen, Ashley (Aaron) Gagner, Zachary Strommen, Brock Strommen and Christopher Larson; two great-grandchildren: Kendra Strommen and Aadin Gagner; three sisters-in-law: Donna Watne of Gonvick, Losi Peterson of McIntosh and Dianne Strommen of Temecula, CA; and several nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by a son: Dale Strommen (1977); his parents: Olaf and Thelma Strommen; parents-in-law: Leonard and Freda Eck; brother: Ronald Strommen; sister: Mary Ann & Mickey LeBlanc; and brothers-in-law: Lewie Watne and Orville Peterson. The funeral service for Donald Strommen will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, Crookston, with The Rev. Jo Gast, officiating. Visitation will be for two hours before the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston.
Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Service
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
cemetery
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Donald was born on February 15, 1929 in Crookston, son of Olaf and Thelma (Ness) Strommen. He was baptized and confirmed at the Sand Hill Lutheran Church at rural Climax. He grew up and was educated at Climax, MN, graduating from high school there. He then served in the US Army from 1949 to 1951 in the Korean Theatre of Operations, attaining the rank of sergeant. He returned to Minnesota and attended Ag School in Crookston. He was united in marriage with Delores Jean Eck on September 4, 1954 in Winger, MN. They made their home in Crookston. He worked for American Crystal Sugar in Crookston, beginning in 1954, working his way up to foreman and eventually yard coordinator, before retiring in 1991. Survivors include his wife: Delores of Crookston; daughter: Debra Jean (Larry) Paulson of Crookston; three sons: David (Shana) Strommen, Daniel Strommen and Douglas Strommen, all of Crookston; six grandchildren: Ross Strommen, Mandi Strommen, Ashley (Aaron) Gagner, Zachary Strommen, Brock Strommen and Christopher Larson; two great-grandchildren: Kendra Strommen and Aadin Gagner; three sisters-in-law: Donna Watne of Gonvick, Losi Peterson of McIntosh and Dianne Strommen of Temecula, CA; and several nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by a son: Dale Strommen (1977); his parents: Olaf and Thelma Strommen; parents-in-law: Leonard and Freda Eck; brother: Ronald Strommen; sister: Mary Ann & Mickey LeBlanc; and brothers-in-law: Lewie Watne and Orville Peterson. The funeral service for Donald Strommen will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, February 6th, 2013 at the Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home, Crookston, with The Rev. Jo Gast, officiating. Visitation will be for two hours before the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Oakdale Cemetery, Crookston.
Funeral Home: Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home 615 South Minnesota Street Crookston, MN US 56716
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VisitationWednesday, February 6, 2013
11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home and Cremation Service
615 South Minnesota Street
Crookston, MN 56716
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
1:00 PM
Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home and Cremation Service
615 South Minnesota Street
Crookston, MN 56716
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Oakdale Cemetery
Memorial Drive
Crookston, MN 56716
(at a later date)
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