Dennis L. Linstaedt
September 14, 1933 ~ February 7, 2024
Dennis Leigh Linstaedt,90, passed away February 7, 2024.
He was born to Albert and Mabel Linstaedt and grew up in the rural Gardner area.
He was a graduate of Gardner High School and also Valley City State College. He then served in the United States Army in Alaska. Upon his discharge from the Army and completion of college he united in marriage with Vonnie Rae Peterson and moved to Ulen Minnesota.
Denny was employed on the Ulen School Faculty and as head Football, Basketball, Baseball and Track Coach.
In 1962 Denny, Vonnie and their four sons moved to Fargo, North Dakota where he was employed by Emery Johnson Sporting Goods. In 1975 Denny started his own family business, Training Room Inc which is now run by two of his sons and one grandson.
Denny was an avid Minnesota Vikings NDSU Bison and Minnesota Twins fan but was also known to watch all and any games he could.
His love of sports also had him attending his Grand and Great Grandchildrens games.
Denny also loved life at the lake, he spent many hours outdoors riding on the pontoon, watching his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren playing on the beach or in the water or just listening to the Twins on the radio.
Dennis is survived by his wife, Vonnie, sons Steve (Cindy), Mike, and Jim (Julie); Grandchildren Amy (Bryan Lang), Brett (Megan), Gunnar, Erika Bergeron (Justin) and Eliza; and Great Grandchildren Joe and Ruby.
Dennis is preceded in death by his Father Albert Linstaedt, Mother Mabel Linstaedt, son Doug, Sister Geraldine Busch and daughter-in-law Lorie Linstaedt (Mike).
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My sympathy to Dennis’ family. Dennis and I both attended the Gardner school. We were classmates for 12 years and graduated together in 1951. I have many great memories of those years.
Dear Linstaed Family: Although you do not know me, Denny was a friend and team-mate of mine at Valley City State. He was a gamer and a great guy, he will be sorely missed; May the goode Lord give you support at this trying time.. Frank Punk Dahl
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To the Linstaedt family. My deepest sympathy to all of you and wishing you the best. I have known Denny for 60 years and have always had a blast talking with him. He was a gamer and always encouraged you to do better. He will be missed by all. Rest in peace Denny until we meet again.
Tim and Kim Webber
Deepest of sympathies from the Huseby family. I can’t say enough about your dads influence on my life. He always was so supportive and gave me tons of advice as a young athlete. Steve and I talked about this many times.
God bless Denny and the entire Linstaedt family.
My heart dropped when I heard the news of my uncle Dennis’ passing. He was an incredible Uncle and I have a lot of great childhood memories of him, nice times at the lake cottage and spending time with my cousins. My sincere condolences to the family, Lee
Steve,
I’m so sorry to hear about Denny’s passing. Wishing you the best during this difficult time.
Take care,
Kim Kelly