Howard G. Strandberg

Howard G. Strandberg, 92-year-old resident of Swanville, MN, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025, at St. Otto's Care Center in Little Falls, MN.

Funeral service held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Swanville, at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Schmeisser officiating. Visitation held from 12:00-2:00 P.M., at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Swanville, on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Burial in the parish cemetery following the funeral. Caring for Howard and his family is the LeMieur Funeral Home in Little Falls, MN.

Howard Gordon Strandberg was born on June 24, 1932 in Swanville Township to the late Ernest Herbert and Minnie (Swanson) Strandberg. He was baptized on August 12, 1932. Howard attended country school through the 8th grade. On April 13, 1949, he was confirmed and became a member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Swanville, MN. He was drafted and entered the United States Army on August 17, 1954 and was honorably discharged on August 14, 1956. City jobs and living were not to his liking so on December 24, 1957, he purchased a farm. He married Adeline Mueller on May 3, 1958 and together they enjoyed farming until their retirement. On February 1, 1984, they purchased acreage by Little Lake Hubert near Brainerd and built a modest house, where they enjoyed many hours working and spending time with family and friends. In his retirement years, Howard enjoyed helping on the farm, time at the lake fishing, jigsaw puzzles, especially John Deere, watching TV and computer games. Howard's 5 favorites included faith, family, farming, fishing and Minnesota Viking football.

Howard is survived by his wife of 66 years, Adeline Strandberg; sons, Ryan (Katie) Strandberg and Dale (Kathy) Strandberg; daughters, Jane and Joan Strandberg; grandchildren, Tom (Jenny) Strandberg, Jon (Kerrie) Strandberg, Nick (Lizz) Strandberg, Tim Strandberg, Stephanie (Alex) Kresha, Kyle Strandberg, Kara (Tom) Gerold and Bria (fiancé, Matt Drwall) Andersen; great-grandchildren, Dylan and Taylor Strandberg, Caleb, Grant and Clara Strandberg, Mara, Jackson, Finley, Miles Strandberg, Isaac and Maya Gerold; godchildren, Jeff Mueller, Neil Strandberg, Chad Strandberg, Lori Sutton, Brenda Valentyn, and Adam Trampe; and brother, Dennis Strandberg.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Minnie Strandberg.