Carrol Strandlund, age 78, of East Bethel died November 6, 2015 at FairviewLakes Hospital in Wyoming. The funeral service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, November 10th at Trinity Lutheran Church in St. Francis with visitation 1 hour prior to the service. There will also be a visitation AT THE CHURCH on Monday, November 9th from 4 – 7 PM.
Carrol Marine Strandlund was born September 7, 1937 in Grasslake Township to John and Henrietta Lucht. Carrol and her husband Vern made their home on a farm in East Bethel, MN with their three sons. Carrol was a wonderful farm cook, devoted grandma, piano teacher, and church organist and choir director.
Carrol passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on November 6, 2015 at the age of 78 years, 1 month, and 29 days. She was preceded in death by parents, John and Henrietta Lucht, and brother Elmer.
She is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Vern; sons, Steve Sr., Curt (Diane), and Mark; grandchildren Kristin (Sean), Katie, Steve Jr. (Kayti), Kyle (Nikki), Kelli (Josh), Ashley, Allison, and Austin; great-grandchildren, Isabella, Easton, Madeline, and Hayden; sister Viola Mae; nieces and nephews, and a multitude of friends. The family gives a special thank you to Kim Prescott for her special care.
It was a joy to sit next to Carrol and Vern each Sunday while I attended Trinity Lutheran Church. Such a lovely couple and pillars of the Church and community. As Carrol is in the presence of our Lord and in her eternal home, may we all look forward to heaven and all the blessings that await us there…all who believe in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior! Thank you Carrol for everything! Prayers for all of her family and loved ones during this difficult time of loss…
Kurt, Diane and family–Our Sympathy to your family in your loss!
We always enjoyed Carrols music….she was really one of a kind.
She was always about Christ, and her family…never about herself.
My sympathys to Vern and the rest of the family.
So sorry for your family’s loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to each of you.
Carrol was my piano teacher when I was in 3rd grade until 7th grade. She was the kindest lady, had a passion for music. I’m so grateful she was able to share her musical talent with me. To this day I still play piano and think the memories of going to her house for lessons. My prayers are with your family!
Vern and family, you are all in my prayers. It is hard to loose someone you love so much but it is a celebration that Carroll is now in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her beautiful piano playing is no doubt acccompaning all the beautiful voices in heaven. She was such a beautiful Christian woman. Such a mentor to all those who loved her. May you all feel God’s loving arms around you with comfort and peace. God’s continued blessings to you Vern and may you find strength knowing you will be with Carroll again someday.
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Vern and Carol’s 60 years of marriage is an inspiration to us all.
I will always remember a visit with Carrol and Vernon during the early years of their marriage…
Carrol had so many fun activities planned for me and my sister. She was a very sweet and special person!
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