Lowell David Jerdee

Lowell David Jerdee, 87, passed away the morning of Monday, April 27, surrounded by loved ones.

Lowell David Jerdee was born July 31, 1938 in Albert Lea, MN to John and Elvina (Trae) Jerdee. He was raised on the family farm near Hayward and graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1956.

Lowell married Janice Opdahl on July 28, 1962 at Emmons Lutheran Church. They made their home on their farm near Glenville and moved to Albert Lea in 1968. He then worked as a salesman for Drug Supply and Somody Brothers until he retired in 1998. He was member of Ascension Lutheran Church since 1968.

Lowell was a farmer at heart; when he retired from farming due to his health he transferred that love to his flower gardens. He spent many hours tending to his gardens and loved sharing his plants with others. He also enjoyed sitting on his patio and watching birds at his bird feeders. He loved to help his daughters with their gardens and take care of their yards.

Lowell looked forward to taking his grandchildren to the Freeborn County Fair each summer when they would all come and stay for a week. They made daily trips to the fair during that week and saw everything there was to see. He often said those were the best times.

Lowell is survived by his three daughters: Susan (Dan) McDougall of Arden Hills, MN; Carol (Jim) Wessel of Savage, MN and Karen Jerdee of Edina, MN. Grandchildren: Leah (Jake) Pletscher of New Brighton, MN. Seth McDougall (Sarah Davidson) of St. Louis Park, MN, Rachel (Collin) Kandler of Rochester, MN and Sam Wessel of Plymouth, MN. Great- Grandchildren Josephine Pletscher and Baby Pletscher due in July.

He is also survived by his brother, Steve Jerdee of Hayward and sisters and brothers-in -law Eloise Hunt of Hayward, Beverly and Roger Larsen of Dalbo, MN, Luther and Imogene Opdahl, Emmons and Debbie and Jim Jahnke of Albert Lea and many other family and friends, including Annie Schleck, a close family friend who was like a daughter to him, who spent many hours with him during his last years.

Lowell was preceded on death by his wife, Jan, his parents, his parents-in-law, Buell and Cora Opdahl, his sisters and brothers-in-law Ruth and Robert Borseth, Evadne and Craig Schager, brother Carlyle Jerdee and sister-in-law, Julie Jerdee.

A time for visitation will be held on Thursday, May 14, at Bonnerup Funeral & Cremation Service, 2210 East Main Street, Albert Lea 56007, from 4 PM to 7 PM. A funeral will be held on Friday, May 15 at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1101 US-69, Albert Lea 56007, beginning at 11 AM, with a one hour visitation prior. Lowell will be interred at Graceland Cemetery.Blessed be his Memory.