1923
LeRoy
2014
LeRoy Kofstad
November 4, 1923 — October 2, 2014
LeRoy A. Kofstad, age 90, of Hartland, MN passed away surrounded by family on Thursday, October 2, 2014, at the New Richland Care Center. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, October 6, at the Hartland Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Shawn Stafford will be officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Bonnerup Funeral Service in Albert Lea and one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will be in the Hartland Cemetery.
LeRoy A. Kofstad was born in Waseca County on November 4, 1923 to Arthur and Eloise (Katzur) Kofstad. He has been a lifelong resident of the area, graduating high school in New Richland. He married Bonnie (Pollei) Kofstad on May 12, 1946 in Mankato.
LeRoy was a member of the Hartland Evangelical Lutheran Church, serving as head usher and church board member for many years. LeRoy was a carpenter for 30 years and built over 70 houses during that time. For the next 30 years, he farmed land and raised livestock. He also served as superintendent of sheep on Fair Board. LeRoy and Bonnie enjoyed traveling and camping. They made their winter home in Arizona for 13 years where LeRoy spent time volunteering his carpentry skills at a local church.
LeRoy is survived by his children, Dennis (Linda) Kofstad of New Richland, Susan (Donald) Pedersen of Albert Lea, David (Lynne) Kofstad of Ellendale, Randy (Linda) Kofstad of Shinglehouse, PA, and Jayne (Lorne) Lund of Medford, MN; grandchildren, Gary Kofstad, Teri (Dave) Zollar, Laura (Paul) Stene, Lisa (Andy) Jenson, Lyndon (Katrina) Pedersen, Jason Kofstad, Isaac (Martha) Kofstad, Annie (Adam) Morstad, Gabe Kofstad, Emily (Scott) Poeschl, Jeremy (JaNita) Kofstad, Jennifer (Josh) Kidd, Alisha (Brad) Bischof, Corbin Lund, and Trenton Lund; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Harriett Light of Fargo, ND; brother, John (Pat) Kofstad of Mantorville, MN; as well as many nieces, nephews and relatives.
LeRoy is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; parents, Arthur and Eloise Kofstad; and sisters, Bernice Thompson, Fern Schmidt, Ruth Demmer, and Adele Folie; as well as a great-grandson, Randy Allan Kidd.
A special thanks to Dr. Kattel, Dr. Vocal and all the nurses at the Albert Lea Medical Center and the New Richland Care Center, and Hospice for all the loving care they gave to our dad and us.
Memorials are preferred to the Hartland Cemetery Upkeep Fund.
LeRoy A. Kofstad was born in Waseca County on November 4, 1923 to Arthur and Eloise (Katzur) Kofstad. He has been a lifelong resident of the area, graduating high school in New Richland. He married Bonnie (Pollei) Kofstad on May 12, 1946 in Mankato.
LeRoy was a member of the Hartland Evangelical Lutheran Church, serving as head usher and church board member for many years. LeRoy was a carpenter for 30 years and built over 70 houses during that time. For the next 30 years, he farmed land and raised livestock. He also served as superintendent of sheep on Fair Board. LeRoy and Bonnie enjoyed traveling and camping. They made their winter home in Arizona for 13 years where LeRoy spent time volunteering his carpentry skills at a local church.
LeRoy is survived by his children, Dennis (Linda) Kofstad of New Richland, Susan (Donald) Pedersen of Albert Lea, David (Lynne) Kofstad of Ellendale, Randy (Linda) Kofstad of Shinglehouse, PA, and Jayne (Lorne) Lund of Medford, MN; grandchildren, Gary Kofstad, Teri (Dave) Zollar, Laura (Paul) Stene, Lisa (Andy) Jenson, Lyndon (Katrina) Pedersen, Jason Kofstad, Isaac (Martha) Kofstad, Annie (Adam) Morstad, Gabe Kofstad, Emily (Scott) Poeschl, Jeremy (JaNita) Kofstad, Jennifer (Josh) Kidd, Alisha (Brad) Bischof, Corbin Lund, and Trenton Lund; 26 great-grandchildren; sister, Harriett Light of Fargo, ND; brother, John (Pat) Kofstad of Mantorville, MN; as well as many nieces, nephews and relatives.
LeRoy is preceded in death by his wife, Bonnie; parents, Arthur and Eloise Kofstad; and sisters, Bernice Thompson, Fern Schmidt, Ruth Demmer, and Adele Folie; as well as a great-grandson, Randy Allan Kidd.
A special thanks to Dr. Kattel, Dr. Vocal and all the nurses at the Albert Lea Medical Center and the New Richland Care Center, and Hospice for all the loving care they gave to our dad and us.
Memorials are preferred to the Hartland Cemetery Upkeep Fund.
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