Laurel Baggenstoss

Laurel (Laurie) Baggenstoss was born on October 4, 1935 just outside of Albany, MN to August and Esther Baggenstoss. They moved out to a farm in Elmdale, MN, where he lived with his parents, nine brothers and two sisters. He went to elementary school in the one room school just down the road from the farm. He graduated from Upsala High School in 1953. After high school, he drove milk truck for Elmdale Creamery and in 1958 he enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Germany. When he came home he drove milk truck again. He and Lillian Czech were married on April 4, 1964. They moved to Northeast Minneapolis with Lillian's daughter Candy. He joined the 49 Highway Heavy Union, driving large equipment for Forest Lake Contracting. They moved to Fridley, MN in November of 1968, where they lived together until Lillian passed away from cancer in 1983. In 1984 Laurie and Joan began dating and they were wed in June 1985. His family grew even more as they were joined by Joan's son Doug and daughter Deanna. His favorite past time was fishing whether it be summer or winter fishing, and you always fished until your limit was caught. He also enjoyed pheasant hunting and deer hunting. Laurie was never a big talker, and it wasn't often that he would say "I Love you", but you always knew he loved you and he would do anything he could to help you. He was also known as the go to person the have something repaired and was handy with just about anything. There was always time for family, friends and lots of jokes. He was preceded in death by his first wife Lillian, his Parents, four brothers, two sisters and his great granddaughter Makena. He is survived by his Wife Joan, Mother in Law Lorraine, daughters Candy(Buzz), Deanna(Ben) and son Doug(Lacey), grandchildren Michelle(Jeremy), Alan, Mallory(Mat), Blaze, Shelby, Eleanor, great grandchildren Wyatt, Andrew and Avery. Along with many other family members and friends. This world has lost a wonderful man and he will be missed dearly. Till we meet again in Heaven. Memorial service 11AM Thurs, Dec 10 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 4101 Washington St NE, Columbia Heights with a visitation one hour prior.