Lynnis "Lynn" E. Von Ohlen
March 24, 1928 — February 8, 2018
Lynnis "Lynn" E. Von Ohlen
Lynnis E. Von Ohlen, Retired farmer and businessman, Lynnis “Lynn” Eugene Von Ohlen died peacefully in his home at the age of 89 on February 8, 2018, after a prolonged illness.
Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Butternut, MN. The burial will take place immediately following the service, with coffee and snacks served at the church social hall afterward. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to Habitat for Humanity or a charity of your choice. Lake Crystal Mortuary assisted with arrangements.
Lynn was born on March 24, 1928, in Mankato, MN. He attended Judson Consolidated School and graduated from Nicollet Public School in 1946. After graduating, he continued to farm with his family. On May 31, 1949 he married Ardella Rose Jones and began farming in Nicollet County MN. In 1954, they moved to Clarkston, WA and opened an A&W Drive-In Restaurant. In the fall of 1958, they returned to MN to resume farming in Blue Earth County near Lake Crystal, MN. In the late 1960’s he was one of the original employees in his brother-in-law’s new company, Crysteel Manufacturing; and later joined the sales department of Crysteel Distributing. He went on to become an independent sales representative for multiple truck equipment manufacturers. He and his wife returned to Clarkston in 1994, and he retired from truck equipment sales in 2001. An avid outdoorsman, Lynn enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor photography throughout his life. He was an active member of his church and served on a number of committees and projects. Because of his concern to help those in need, he was an active volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Second Harvest.
Lynn is survived by his children, Debera R. (John) Molohon of Clarkston WA, G. Elizabeth von Ohlen of Mankato MN, Melinda R. von Ohlen of Clarkston WA, and Paul A. (Kelley) von Ohlen of Mankato MN. He was also blessed to have six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Leo (Marlene) Von Ohlen, sister, Joan von Ohlen, and brother, Bernt (Tom) von Ohlen, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 23, 2018 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Butternut, MN. The burial will take place immediately following the service, with coffee and snacks served at the church social hall afterward. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in his memory to Habitat for Humanity or a charity of your choice. Lake Crystal Mortuary assisted with arrangements.
Lynn was born on March 24, 1928, in Mankato, MN. He attended Judson Consolidated School and graduated from Nicollet Public School in 1946. After graduating, he continued to farm with his family. On May 31, 1949 he married Ardella Rose Jones and began farming in Nicollet County MN. In 1954, they moved to Clarkston, WA and opened an A&W Drive-In Restaurant. In the fall of 1958, they returned to MN to resume farming in Blue Earth County near Lake Crystal, MN. In the late 1960’s he was one of the original employees in his brother-in-law’s new company, Crysteel Manufacturing; and later joined the sales department of Crysteel Distributing. He went on to become an independent sales representative for multiple truck equipment manufacturers. He and his wife returned to Clarkston in 1994, and he retired from truck equipment sales in 2001. An avid outdoorsman, Lynn enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and outdoor photography throughout his life. He was an active member of his church and served on a number of committees and projects. Because of his concern to help those in need, he was an active volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and Second Harvest.
Lynn is survived by his children, Debera R. (John) Molohon of Clarkston WA, G. Elizabeth von Ohlen of Mankato MN, Melinda R. von Ohlen of Clarkston WA, and Paul A. (Kelley) von Ohlen of Mankato MN. He was also blessed to have six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Leo (Marlene) Von Ohlen, sister, Joan von Ohlen, and brother, Bernt (Tom) von Ohlen, and many nieces and nephews.
Lynn was preceded in death by his wife, Ardella; son, Gregory Lynn; and his parents, Henry and Alma.
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