Gordon L. 'Gordy' Mohrmann

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Mohrmann, Gordon "Gordy" L. Age 76 of Fergus Falls, MN, formerly of Mpls. and Phoenix, AZ. Preceded in death by parents Lester and Alphild; brothers and sisters Bobby, Curtis, James, Richard, Karen & Donna; aunt and uncle, who were like parents Walt and Alma Kingren; close cousins Kirk and LaVonne. Survived by son Gordon A. (Kay Winkelman); brothers and sisters Terry, Gary, Randall, Raymond, Dale, Sharon and Gail; close cousins Butch, Dolly, Janice, Jerry, LeRae and LeRoy. Born in Alexandria Hospital, Baptised at Bethel Lutheran Church in Hoffman, MN. Raised on the family farm in Hoffman until age 16 when he went to work for his uncle Harvey for two years. Gordon then joined the Army in March of 1960 where he became a Sergeant. He was honorably discharged in 1963. After being discharged from the Army, he went to work for Rolland Soderholm on his farm in Hoffman for three years. Retired from MN Rubber Co. of St. Louis Park 1966-1994 where he was a mold cleaner, mold plater, engineer molder and mold changer. Promoted to a leadman (supervisor) in 1968. Along with that job, he was a house painter in 1967 for three or four years as well as many other maintenance type jobs. He married Carole LaBeau in 1966. They had one son, Gordon Anthony. Carole and Gordon divorced in 1972. He moved to Mesa, AZ in 1999 where he lived with his cousin Butch and his wife Vicky for two years. He spent his final 15 years in Fergus Falls Veteran's Home, where he was considered family. He was appreciated by the staff at the Veteran's Home for his kindness, playfulness and sense of humor. The family would like to extend a special thanks for the staff at the Vet's Home for their exceptional care and heartfelt love they gave to Gordy. In the words of his son he was "the most loving, caring father that a son could ever hope to have had." Memorials preferred. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorial service Wednesday, 6/28/17 at 11:00 AM with visitation 1 hour prior to service at: Washburn-McReavy.com Glen Haven Chapel 763-533-8643 5125 W. Broadway, Crystal

Published on June 25, 2017