Louis F. Baggenstoss, 89

Albany

Mar. 16, 1922 - Nov. 22, 2011

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2011 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany for Louis Baggenstoss who died Tuesday, November 22, surrounded by his family at home in Albany. Inurnment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls Louis Frederick Baggenstoss was born March 16, 1922 in Albany, Minnesota to Alexander and Gertrude (Madden) Baggenstoss. He was a 1940 graduate of Albany High School. Following high school, Louie served in the Navy as part of the SeaBee's in World War II. On May 12, 1948 he married Addie Sperl at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. He worked as a cook in Faribault and then moved back to Albany where he worked for Seven Dolors Catholic Church and later at the Albany Enterprise. He served as a police officer, volunteer fireman, and village justice. He continued to serve his community as manager of the American Legion in Albany until his retirement in 1985. Louie was an avid volunteer in the Albany area, He enjoyed reading, fishing, hunting, dancing, and the game of baseball. He played in the Great Soo league and was a huge Twins fan. Louie loved golf, playing golf, talking about golf, anything golf related. Louie was an excellent cook and was very good at canning. He was known for his pickles and horseradish. He was very unselfish with his time and cherished his grandchildren. He was proud of his family and he was very devoted to them, especially his wife Addie.

He was a long time member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph's Men's Society, Past President and member of the American Legion Post 482, Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050, Albany Fire Department, and charter member of the Albany Golf Club.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Addie Baggenstoss of Albany; children, Lois Sandvig of Minneapolis, Dean (Mary) Baggenstoss of Bemidji, Ross (Susan) Baggenstoss of Avon, Craig (Debbie) Baggenstoss of Albany, Lisa (Dan) Lundberg of Avon, Leah (Dean) Hoffarth of Albany, and Lynn (Dennis Scepaniak) Baggenstoss of Avon; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters, June Everson of Seattle, Washington and Daisy Donkers of Faribault.

Louie was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Gertrude Baggenstoss; sister, Erna Davis; brothers, Vernon "Jim," Harold, Elwin, Gordon, Jake, Lloyd, and Graydon Baggenstoss.