Frode Christian Jespersen

Frode Christian Jespersen obituary, Crystal, MN

Frode Christian Jespersen

Frode Jespersen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels - Glen Haven Chapel on Feb. 27, 2025.

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Age 101 of Minnetonka passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2025, attended by family. Preceded in death by Lillian, his devoted wife of 74 years, and brother Roy, he is survived by son Dennis Jespersen (Donna); daughter Susan Ellis (Greg); grandson Scott Jespersen (Amy) and many nieces and nephews. Frode was born on a farm near Westhope ND, the oldest son of Danish immigrants Emil & Stensa Jespersen. He served as a pilot in the Pacific theater with the U.S. Army Air Corps in WWII. He spent his career as an inspector with the FAA and worked closely with NW Airlines. He lived primarily in Crystal & New Hope MN except for a two-year posting to Hawaii in the early 1960's. Services will be held at 2:00pm on March 10 at St. James Lutheran Church, 6700 46th Place North, Crystal, 55428. Visitation prior to service. Interment at Ft. Snelling, March 11, 12:00pm.

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Carol Walz

March 8, 2025

Dear Susan and Dennis,
Our hearts go out to you in the loss of your dad, Frode. He was a wonderful person and friend. Always ready to share a story and, of course, an Ole&Lena joke or two. Family reunions will not be the same without your dad and beautiful mom, Lillian. They will be missed!
Our love,
Carol and Steve Walz
(A donation to Anna Marie´s Shelter, St Cloud has been given in memory of Frode Jespersen.)

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