Lempie Agrimson

Rushford, MNLempie S. Agrimson 94, died Saturday, May 31, 2003 at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, MN. Lempie was born October 29, 1908 in New York Mills, MN to Oscar and Selma (Tervo) Salo. On November 2, 1940 she married Elbert L. Agrimson in Olivia, MN. He later died November 27, 1993. Lempie obtained her teaching certificate at Moorhead State University and later received her Bachelors Degree from Winona State University. Lempie's teaching career began in rural schools including Kingston, Peterson and Maland District and ended in Lanesboro. Lempie was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson and was affiliated with the Apostolic Lutheran Church. Lempie enjoyed art, painting with watercolors and oils and also enjoyed playing the organ. Lempie had been a resident of Good Shepherd Lutheran Home since 1994.Survivors include a nephew that was raised by Elbert and Lempie, Robert L. Dungay of Fergus Falls, MN and his children, Dianne Dungay and Robert P. Dungay both of Philadelphia and Jody Dungay of Germany; and one sister, LaBelle E. Froyd of Lake City, MN. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Elbert, four brothers, Walter, Arthur, Edward and Melvin and five sisters, Edna, Ellen, Elvira, Tyynie and Ruth.Funeral services are planned for Thursday, June 5, 2003 at 2:00pm at Grace Lutheran Church in Peterson with the Rev. Roger Michaelson officiating. Burial will be in the East Grace Cemetery in Peterson. Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Hoff Funeral Homes - Rushford Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.