Rev. Carl A. Lindman

Lindman Rev. Carl A., 86, formerly of Pillager, died Thursday, July 17, 2003 at Bethany Covenant Home, Minneapolis, MN. He was born October 10, 1916 to Karl & Christina (Sjoman) Lindman in Duluth, MN. He graduated from Denfeld High School in Duluth, Bethel Seminary in St. Paul and the UMD with a teaching degree. He married Florence Lindstrom Aug. 22, 1941. Florence passed away November 12, 2002. Carl taught at the Pillager High School and also served as it's principal in the 1940's. He pastored the 1st Baptist Church in Pillager from 1938-1953, the Bethany Baptist Church, Anchorage, AK from 1953-1958, returning to 1st Baptist in Pillager 1958-1968 and then the Soldotna Bible Chapel, Soldotna, AK 1968-1984. Upon his retirement, he and Florence moved back to Pillager where they resided until entering the Bethany Convenant Home. Survived by 2 sons, Robert (Marilyn) Lindman, Lino Lakes, MN, Gary (Marsha) Lindman, Soldotna, AK; 2 daughters, Barbara Lindman, Shoreview, MN, Mary (Dan) Carlson, Moundsview, MN; sister, Irene (Harold) Gillson, Pillager; 3 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; parents and sister, Inez Lindman. Services will be Monday, July 21, 11:00 A.M. at the Assemblies of God Church, Pillager, with Pastor Robert Osell officiating. Friends may call Sunday, July 20, 5-7 PM at Halvorson Johnson Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at the church.

Published on July 20, 2003