Carol A Tufte

Carol A. Tufte, 74, of Lanesboro died at  her home Thursday, November 13, 2014.

Carol was born in Lanesboro on November 7, 1940 to Arthur and Ethel (Flattum) Rasmussen.She attended school in Lanesboro and graduated from Lanesboro High School in 1958. She married Loren Tufte on October 3, 1959 at Highland Lutheran Church.

Left to remember her with love is her husband Loren; son Blaine (Mary) of Lanesboro; daughters Kimberly Wagner (Jim) of Lanesboro; and Alison Tufte (Rick Olson), of Lanesboro; two sisters: Jean (Curt) Hall & Mary (Lee) Peterson, both of Lanesboro.

Carol enjoyed baking and being grandma to her two granddaughters, Peighton Lauren & Grace Caroline.  She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, and the American Legion Auxillary.  Carol was a hard working farm wife for many years before moving into town and working at the Lanesboro Bank.  She had other positions including managing the Lanesboro Golf Course clubhouse, Nick’s Ribs, and working as a paraprofessional at Lanesboro Schools, but her long-time and current position at the Lanesboro Sales Commission brought her the greatest joy. Her service to young and old will be fondly remembered.

Carol is preceded in death by her parents, son Brent, and sister Lois Flaby.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 17th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lanesboro with Pastor Kerry Eversole officiating. Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 16th at the church. Visitation will continue one hour prior to the funeral service at church.   Burial will be at the Lanesboro Cemetery.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro is in charge of arrangements, 507-867-4310. rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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