Gordon Bennett Gullickson

Gordon Bennett Gullickson, 95, of Lanesboro, died on March 21, 2017 at the Gundersen Harmony Care Center.

Gordon was born September 17, 1921 to James Palmer and Anna (Rosheim) Gullickson on the family farm in rural Lanesboro. Gordon carried on the heritage of farming in Fillmore County, Amherst Township, his entire life.   He graduated from Lanesboro High School.  On October 30, 1954 he married Virginia Sholes at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church in Winona.

He enjoyed farming and was proud of his Norwegian heritage, he enjoyed the history of his family farm along with the rich history of Lanesboro and the Fillmore County area.  He enjoyed woodworking in his later years, making a little Christmas wine and he enjoyed time spent with his family.  He was a lifetime member of the Fillmore County Historical Society, Lanesboro Historical Preservation Association, and the Sons of Norway. Gordon also worked for a number of years as a member of the Amherst Township Board.

Gordon is lovingly remembered by his children: Richard (Mindy) of rural Lanesboro; Joy Hundley of St. Paul; Anne (Juan) Fernandez of LaPaz, Bolivia: nine grandchildren; his sister Violet (James) Hahn of Preston; and his nephew Joe (Susie) Hahn of Harmony and great-nieces.

Gordon was preceded in death by his wife Virginia on February 4, 2011.

A Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at Elstad Lutheran Church 37784 Dogwood Road Lanesboro, MN 55949 with Pastor Luther Mathsen officiating.   Visitation will be one hour prior to service on Sunday.   The committal service will be in the Elstad Lutheran Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are preferred to Elstad Lutheran Church, where Gordon was a lifetime member.

Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro  is assisting the family with arrangements.   To share condolences with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com

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