"Remembering wonderful visits to Spider Lake, the "y'all come" call for dinner potlucks of Ed and Ann - always great conversation and plenty of laughs to go around. Wonderful memories of spending time at the "Lufkins"!"
In loving memory of
Edward Gwynne Lufkin
October 15, 1935 - February 10, 2022
Edward Gwynne Lufkin, 87, of Rochester, MN passed away on February 10, 2022 at Charter House. He was born on October 15, 1935 to Dexter and Elizabeth (Gwynne) Lufkin. He is survived by his wife, Ann, daughter, Mattie Lufkin and brother, John Lufkin.
Ed was born and educated in Northfield, MN. He wrote about Northfield, "After seeing many parts of the world and then having a very fulfilling career as an Endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, I retired and we moved to Spider Lake, WI. In 2007 we returned to Northfield. We found an old empty house that needed removal, and built a nice new home there. An incidental pleasure in this was its location, a short 9-iron from the house I was born and raised in, a short walk from Carleton, my alma mater, and the homes recalled from my days of delivering newspapers."
In November 2021 Ed and Ann moved to Charter House in downtown Rochester, MN and have enjoyed the amenities its provides, plus being able to walk a short distance to obtain Mayo health care.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 26th at First Presbyterian Church at 512 3rd St SW in Rochester. The family will welcome guests starting at 10:00 am and the service will begin at 11 am.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Lufkin family; to share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com
Tributes
"I have happy memories being in their home and helping to care for the children. A house filled with love. Sally (Schultz) Brooks"
"I only knew Ed through his tending of the Northfield East Side Neighborhood association email group. I remain grateful for his generous commitment to this mechanism for helping to maintain our community. I am very sorry."
"Ed and Ann were our neighbors from 2007 until they moved away in November. He was a kind and generous man with a smile for everyone. An accomplished photographer, he shared his photos of the bats in our eaves, the albino squirrel who took up residence in our yard, and a photo of our daughter and her friend perched on the rocks by their driveway that is one of my favorites. We have missed them since they left, and our hearts go out to Ann and Mattie. "
"Northfield has lost a generous friend and cherished neighbor. Dr. Ed Lufkin was our resident "Doctor of Good Cheer" ! His legacy of kindness and good spirit will not soon be forgotten. "