1925
Douglas
2015
Douglas Lindgren
December 22, 1925 — November 1, 2015
Douglas Lindgren ceased to live and preach the Gospel on Earth November 1, 2015 in the loving company of family and caregivers at Pioneer Care Heartland Cottage, Fergus Falls MN.
He was born on December 22, 1925 in Minneapolis to Joel and Jenny (Swanson) Lindgren.
He was a child of the Great Depression, a Navy serviceman of WWII, a traveling salesman, a Golden Gloves champion boxer, a Lutheran minister for over 60 years with a Masters degree in Divinity, a world traveler, a housing project manager, an avid reader, a daring (but somewhat impatient) fisherman, and an experienced distance walker.
The intensity in which he lived his life, and the obstacles he overcame inspired many successful new methods of ministry in his continual work with humanity.
He was an innovator, a teacher, a student, and a man of True Faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert, and his wife, Shirley Lindgren.
His Spirit and memory will live on in his family: daughter Mary Lindgren Gorman (Brad), son Joel Lindgren (Lori), grandchildren Darby Lindgren, Daniel Douglas, Kyle, and Joel Swatfager, and in the thousands of other lives he has touched.
A memorial service will be held at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church on November 15th at 3 PM.
All are welcome to share a favorite story about Doug.
He made a difference in the world.
Memorial Services: 3 PM, Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, rural Battle Lake, MN
Visitation: one hour prior to the service at the church
Clergy: Bishop Larry Wohlrabe and Rev Albert Erickson
Military Rites: Battle Lake American Legion and Minnesota National Guard
Cemetery: Lakewood Cemetery, Battle Lake
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Battle Lake
Doug's Folder
Reverend Lindgren's Video Tribute
He was born on December 22, 1925 in Minneapolis to Joel and Jenny (Swanson) Lindgren.
He was a child of the Great Depression, a Navy serviceman of WWII, a traveling salesman, a Golden Gloves champion boxer, a Lutheran minister for over 60 years with a Masters degree in Divinity, a world traveler, a housing project manager, an avid reader, a daring (but somewhat impatient) fisherman, and an experienced distance walker.
The intensity in which he lived his life, and the obstacles he overcame inspired many successful new methods of ministry in his continual work with humanity.
He was an innovator, a teacher, a student, and a man of True Faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother Robert, and his wife, Shirley Lindgren.
His Spirit and memory will live on in his family: daughter Mary Lindgren Gorman (Brad), son Joel Lindgren (Lori), grandchildren Darby Lindgren, Daniel Douglas, Kyle, and Joel Swatfager, and in the thousands of other lives he has touched.
A memorial service will be held at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church on November 15th at 3 PM.
All are welcome to share a favorite story about Doug.
He made a difference in the world.
Memorial Services: 3 PM, Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Eagle Lake Lutheran Church, rural Battle Lake, MN
Visitation: one hour prior to the service at the church
Clergy: Bishop Larry Wohlrabe and Rev Albert Erickson
Military Rites: Battle Lake American Legion and Minnesota National Guard
Cemetery: Lakewood Cemetery, Battle Lake
Funeral Home: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home, Battle Lake
Doug's Folder
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