"Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. We watched the video, what a wonderful tribute. He looks like he had a full and productive life and loved by so many. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this sorrowful time."
In loving memory of
Blaine A. Lundeen
July 9, 1923 - April 16, 2012
St. Charles,
Blaine Allen Lundeen, 88, of St. Charles died Monday morning April 16, 2012 at Golden Living Center in St. Charles.
Blaine was born July 9, 1923 in Isanti County to Walter and Fern (Barnes) Lundeen. At the age of three his mother died and he moved to the Dover area to be raised by his grandmother, Hattie Barnes. He graduated from St. Charles High School in 1941. Blaine married Elvira Lehnertz, the couple had six children and were later divorced. He later married Priscilla Naylor and they later divorced. Blaine was a Dover area farmer until the later 1970's when he moved to Wisconsin to continue farming. He liked to dabble in politics, poetry and song writing. Blaine also enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling and going to auctions and flea markets. In 2005 he moved back to the St. Charles to live closer to family. In St. Charles he resided at St. Charles Assisted Living until recently entering Golden Living Center.
Survivors include his six children; Lance (Marilyn) Lundeen of Plainview, Larry (Linda) Lundeen of Centralia, WA, Gary (Jo) Lundeen of Utica, Monte Lundeen of San Jose, CA, Rory (Pat) Lundeen of Webster, MN and a daughter Gala (Jim) Afseth of St. Charles. He was a grandfather to eight and a great-grandfather to 16. Blaine was preceded in death by a brother, two sisters and a grandson.
A Celebration of Blaine's Life will be 7PM Friday at Hoff Funeral and Cremation Service in St. Charles with Tim Hoff serving as Funeral Celebrant. Friends may call from 5PM through time the services. A reception will be held. Burial of Blaine's cremated body will be on Saturday in the Cambridge, MN Lutheran Cemetery. Please share a memory of Blaine at his on-line guestbook and view his Tribute Video when it becomes available at www.hofffuneral.com.
Tribute video can be found at: http://videos.lifetributes.com/299141
Tributes
"To Rory, Monte and the entire Blaine Family; I remember your father well. My deepest sympathy at your loss."
"Gary, Jo and family - Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this sad time. God Bless."
"I send my sympathy to my dear friend Kay (Gala) and your family. I have fond memories of visiting your Dad at the farm in Ladysmith WI. He showed this "city girl" how the dog would herd the sheep and what it was like to be on the farm. We made jam from the wild grapes and had delicious country meals. You are in my thoughts and I hope your memories will help to bring you comfort at this time."
"Monte: I am so sorry to hear about the death of your father...you will be in my thoughts and prayers!"
"My sympathy to blaines family, lance and gala i got to know you guys over the years and loved your dad like another grandparent. I have truly missed him and you. i am sorry i will not be able to attented the veiwing i wish i could be there but you will be in my thoughts and prayers."
"So sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers are with the entire family. Keep all the good memories close to your heart to get you through this difficult time. A loss is never good, but Uncle Blaine is at peace now. Cuz Shirley"
"Sorry to hear about your dad Gary. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."
"So Sad to see another of our old neighbors pass away."
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"TO THE BLAINE LUNDEEN FAMILY, I AM THE SON WALTER AND DOLORES FISCHER AND RODE THE BUS WITH LUNDEEN FAMILY.. AND REMEMBER YOU ALL WELL AND I WANT TO GIVE YOU MY HEARTFELT DEEPEST SYPAMTHY AND LET YOU ALL KNOW YOU ARE IN MY PRAYERS.. HOWARD K. FISCHER "