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1953

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2024

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Ervin Lodermeier Obituary

Ervin D. Lodermeier, age 71, of Fort Ripley, passed away comfortably on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Essentia Health - St. Joseph's Medical Center with family at his side.

Memorial service held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home in Brainerd. Visitation held on Monday, May 13th from 5-7:00 p.m. and for one hour prior to the service also at Nelson-Doran Funeral Home.

Ervin was born to Everett and Grace (Gangestad) Lodermeier on February 23, 1953, in Little Falls. He enjoyed welding, tinkering on things around the farm, taking care of his miniature donkeys, and spending time with his family. Ervin was proudly sober for 27 years. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and supportive husband.

He is survived by his wife, Teresa; four children, Tony (Samantha Wodarz) Lodermeier, Dawn Lodermeier, Sara (Chris) West, and Kacy Braun; eight grandchildren; mother, Grace Lodermeier; brothers, Pete and Jake (Lisa) Lodermeier; and many other family members and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife and mother of his children, Kathleen; brother, Jesse; and father, Everett.

Arrangements are being completed by Nelson-Doran Funeral Home, Brainerd.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Morrison County Record on May 8, 2024.

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May

13

Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Nelson-Doran Funeral Home

202 8th Avenue Northeast, Brainerd, MN 56401-2805

May

14

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Nelson-Doran Funeral Home

202 8th Avenue Northeast, Brainerd, MN 56401-2805

May

14

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

Nelson-Doran Funeral Home

202 8th Avenue Northeast, Brainerd, MN 56401-2805

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Nelson-Doran Funeral Home

202 8th Avenue Northeast, Brainerd, MN 56401-2805

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