Visitation will be from 5–7 pm, with a Prayer Service at 7 pm, Monday, December 19, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Middle River, MN.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Middle River, MN.
Burial will follow the service at St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery, Middle River, MN.
Geraldine Mae Lindemoen was born on January 1, 1932, in rural Argyle, MN, to Arthur and Lucille (Laurin) Landreville. She was the oldest of five siblings. Gerry was baptized and confirmed at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Argyle.
Gerry was raised on a farm just Northwest of Argyle, MN. Gerry went to the parochial school and her later years of high school. She met and dated Lowell Lindemoen in her later years of high school. Gerry and Lowell were married on October 10, 1950, at Argyle and were married for 58 years. The couple moved many times, living in rural Radium, rural Thief River Falls, Hallock, Lancaster, Viking, and Newfolden. In October of 1972, Lowell and Gerry made their last move to the “Old Art Swan Farm” west of Newfolden.
Besides raising eight children and being a farmer’s wife, Gerry also worked at Arctic for over six years. She was also one of the bookkeepers of the farm. They were active in the NFO organization for many years. They were fortunate to travel a lot and winter in Mesa, AZ. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Middle River, MN. She enjoyed making meals for “her boys,” even till 88 years of age, loved to read books, do crossword puzzels and flower gardening.
Gerry was able to live on her own in her home, making it to 90 years old. Then in January of 2022, she moved to the Karlstad Nursing Home. For some months, she was able to be at the assisted living part.
Gerry is survived by children: daughter Susan (John) Nelson, Norman (Linda) Lindemoen, daughter Bonnie (Pidgy) Bengtson, Merlyn Lindemoen, daughter-in-law Carla Lindemoen, Mike (Sue) Lindemoen, Allen (Sheila) Lindemoen, and Randy (Kari) Lindemoen; one brother, Roger (Marilyn) Landreville, and one brother-in-law, Earl Trickel; 18 Grandchildren, 35 Great-Grandchildren, and a Great-Great Grandchild, along with cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Lowell, son Keith, and daughter-in-law, Terri Lindemoen and grandson Kennis Lindemoen.
