Donald Fred Lindgren

It is with great sadness that the family of Donald (Don) Lindgren announces his passing on July 12, 2025, peacefully holding his wife's hand in his home in Rochester, MN. He lived a fulfilling life for 80 years.

Don was born March 27, 1945, in Rush City, MN and grew up on his family's farm in Forest Lake, MN. He went to school at Northwestern Technical Institute in Minneapolis, MN, and moved to Rochester, MN in 1965. Don worked as a dedicated employee at IBM, Pemstar, and Western Digital. When he retired, he worked as a substitute paraprofessional in the Rochester Public Schools. When he was not working, he enjoyed rebuilding classic cars, playing with his children and grandchildren, as well as building and restoring furniture. Don could be found looking under the hood of cars at car shows, riding his motorcycle, working outdoors, fishing on Lake Comfort, and going to Indy car races. He was a member at Bethel Lutheran Church for 55 years and enjoyed singing hymns with his mellow bass voice.

Don was a devoted, and caring husband, brother, father, uncle, and grandfather. Don will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Deidre (Benjamin) Lindgren, his surviving siblings, Myrtle Brandvold and Robert (Chris) Lindgren, his children, Laura (Michael) Dusso, Bill (Thess) Lindgren, and Kari (Abe) Sackett, his grandchildren Alexarae Sackett, Mason Sackett, and Ben Lindgren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his parents Milton Senior and Wanda (Meyer) Lindgren, his brother Milton Lindgren Junior, and his granddaughter Abbigail Lindgren.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Bethel Lutheran Church 810 3rd Ave SE, Rochester, MN on August 2, 2025, at 11:00am. A luncheon will follow the service. To honor Don's memory, the family requested in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Exceptional Minds Professional Training Academy and Studio (exceptional-minds.org), Bethel Lutheran Church, Seasons Hospice, or a charity of your choice.

Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Lindgren family; to share a special memory or condolence please visit www.ranfranzandvinefh.com