Gordon C. Folke

Gordon Christopher Folke, age 60, resident of Lindstrom, MN passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at his home in Lindstrom.
Gordon was born October 17, 1962 to parents Gordon and Carolyn (Winters) Folke in Moline, IL.He was the eldest of three boys. The son of a minister, their family lived in New Jersey and Nebraska before settling in Whitewater, WI, where he graduated from high school. He received his Bachelor's degree from St. Olaf College.
Gordon's strong faith was very important to him and he was an active member of Grace University Lutheran Church. He loved sports and music and enjoyed going to games and concerts with family and friends. He was always prepared to make any conversation more interesting with some little known fact. He was quick to cheer anyone up with a joke. His infectious personality and smile will be deeply missed by those close to him.
He is preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his children, Trevor (Tina) and Emma (Austin) Jasmer; grandchild, Isabelle Folke; mother, Carolyn; brothers Daniel (Denise) and Timothy (Patrice); nieces, Callie and Lena; other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to New Brighton Alano Society - NBAlano.org, or Grace University Lutheran Church.
Free parking is available in Grace's Garage across the street (311 Harvard St. SE) or in the hospital parking ramp (accessed on Delaware Street - pick up a voucher at the service to exit the ramp for free). Additional parking is available at metered street parking and other nearby ramps. See https://graceattheu.org/contact-us-directions/directions-parking-map/ for more information.