James Gealow

James Alan Gealow, 74, of Richville, died Monday, August 20, 2012, at Perham Health in Perham, Minnesota. He was born November 11, 1937, in Belmond, IA, the son of Lawrence and Sofie Marie (Johnson) Gealow. Jim graduated from Belmond High School, Waldorf Junior College in Forest City, IA in 1957 and the University of MN in 1963, with honors. On September 28, 1957, he married Carole Greer in Messervey, IA. From 1963-1981, he was the Chief Physical Therapist at Lake Region Hospital in Fergus Falls. In 1981, he became the Director of Rehabilitation and Long Term Care, also at Lake Region Hospital, holding that position until 1987 at which time he became the Physical Therapy Department Manager at Tri County Hospital in Wadena. Jim retired in 1999. On August 8, 1987, he married Carol Lunde at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Wadena. Jim was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Amor and served on its council. He was on the Board of Directors of Campfire Girls, member of the Elks Club in Fergus Falls, past president of Jaycees, past member and chairman of City Planning Commission in Fergus Falls and also a member of the Planning Commission for the city of Wadena. He was also a member of the Lions Club in Wadena and an avid hunter, fisherman, and lifelong fan of the Minnesota Gophers. Preceding him in death were his parents and an infant daughter, Kimberly Gealow. Survivors include his wife, Carol; two daughters, Jami (Charles) Goettl of Mankato and Kendra (Sabastian) Hermans of Naples, FL; three stepsons, Eric Lunde of Moorhead, Matthew (Carrie) Lunde of Wadena and Mark (Nicole) Lunde of Wadena; nine grandchildren, A.J. and Zach Goodsell, Manouk and Benno Hermans; Nickolas Fronning, Alex and Evan Lunde; M.J. and Julia Lunde and five great-grandchildren, Jordan, Tyson, Lincoln, Jaxon and Adrianna. Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Friday with a prayer service at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church of Amor and one hour prior to the service on Saturday Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Zion Lutheran Church, Amor Clergy: Rev. Jim Gronbeck Interment: Zion Amor Cemetery Funeral Home: Olson Funeral Home, Fergus Falls