OBITUARY FOR LUVERNE CLAYTON LINDAHL                         SEPT. 24,2023

LUVERNE CLAYTON LINDAHL was born February 6, 1927, to William (Bill) Lindahl & Emma (Braaten) Lindahl in Roseau, Mn.

They lived in Roseau, Newfolden, Thief River Falls, and Middle River. Luverne was one of 6 children.

Luverne was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church.

Luverne graduated from Middle River High School in 1945 , and Enlisted in the US Army. Received basic Training at Ft. Lewis Washington. Spent his time in the military, working at a Hospital in occupied West Germany as a Medic . He was honorably discharged . After his discharge he went to business school in Minneapolis.

In 1949, on Sept 5, he married Iva Jean Brenna in Thief River Falls. They were married 58 yrs. To this union there were 4 sons born. Greg, Craig, Mark and John.

Luverne & Iva moved to Middle River in 1950 where they run a Tavern &  Restaurant. Luverne also owned the Standard Oil Station in Middle River in 1954.  He worked for Montgomery Wards, Tunberg Motors (1957-59) before he started his Lumber yard career with Central Lumber Company in Middle River 1960.. When they were bought by Robertson Lumber Company in 1963 he moved to Thief River Falls. While working for Robertsons, he managed the 1st Holiday Station in Thief River Falls. He moved several times with Robertsons, which included East Grand Forks,  Managing in Drayton, Greenbush, Thief River Falls and finally retiring from Robertsons in 1979. He and Iva started Lindahl's Upholstery in 1980. Luverne also sold used cars at this location. This later became Lindahl's Furniture, which he and his son Craig operated until 2021. Luverne loved being in sales and being around people and said many times it was the best job he ever had. Luverne also played drums in some local bands in his younger years and loved music. He could often be heard whistling a tune or singing.  Talking about old cars was another of his interests. 1951 Ford Victoria was among his favorites.

Luverne loved all sports especially the Vikings and the Twins. Watching or listening to every game if possible.

He was preceded in death by his wife Iva Jean of 58 years, sons Greg, Mark and John, parents, in-laws Calmer & Sigrid Brenna, several brother & sister-in-laws, brothers Glen and Earl, sisters Vivian & Wanda along with their spouses.

Luverne is survived by his son Craig (Marci), Grand children Craig Allen, Kelsey (Jamie) Cochran, Sterling Lindahl. Great Grand children, Ryleigh Kostrzewski, Talon, Breslin, and Isla Jean Cochran. Sister Aldyne, Sister-in-law Sonia (Wayne) Wegge, Sister-in-law Jean Brenna, Cousins Kathy Hanson, Roger Braaten (Shirley) & many nieces and nephews.

Private family graveside services will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN with Rev. Alex Amiot officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Ecklund-Holmstrom American Legion Post 117, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2793 and Minnesota Army National Guard Honor Guard.

Condolences may be sent at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com