Morris Lindholm

Morris D. Lindholm, 84 of Fergus Falls passed away December 22nd, 2024 at Pioneer Care with his wife and daughters by his side under the care of Knute Nelson Hospice.

He was born November 29th, 1940 to Lawrence and Alice (Knutson) Lindholm in Thief River Falls, MN. He lived in Thief River Falls for a few years before moving to Crookston, MN. While living in Crookston he became an avid hunter and fisherman due to spending time with his uncles. As a teenager, the family then moved to Fergus Falls, MN.

In 1957 he joined the U.S. Navy and served aboard the USS Hammel. While serving in the Navy, he traveled to many countries and ports across the ocean. He was honorably discharged in August 1961. He was a member of the VFW Post 612.

On December 30th, 1962 he married Delores (Dee) Sander of Fergus Falls and to this union they had two daughters Pam and Lisa. They lived in St. Paul, MN for a few years before moving back to Fergus Falls, MN where he worked with various construction companies before starting a 30 year career with Otter Tail Power Co. serving in various positions at Hoot Lake Plant and Central Stores before retiring in 2002.

Family vacations were often spent at Lake of the Woods where many memories were made with other family and friends. Morrie and Dee also enjoyed trips with friends to Las Vegas and in later years to the local casinos. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was extremely proud that his grandson CJ followed in his footsteps and was often his buddy on many of these adventures. They always came home with stories of the one that got away or how they were going to get the big one this year. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and enjoyed attending his grandchildren's events and was often called when rides were needed.

Preceding him in death were his parents, Lawrence Lindholm, Harry & Alice Lattman; mother and father-in-law, Wilfred & Amanda Sander; brothers Donald Lattman & Jerry Lattman and many brother & sister in-laws, and close friends.

He is survived by his wife Dee of almost 62 years, his two daughters, Pam (Craig) Muxfeldt and Lisa (Tim) Litt of Fergus Falls and his grand and great grandchildren, Emily (Dakota) Smith of Albuquerque, NM and their two sons Carson & Parker; Stephanie (Trevor) Sanvik of Parkers Prairie, MN and their three children Oliver, Hank & Hadlee; CJ Muxfeldt (fiancé Laura) of St. Michael, MN, Brittanni (Courtney) Smith of Fergus Falls and their daughter Lennon and Caden Litt of Fergus Falls, MN. Two sisters, Sandra (Dennis) Falenschek of Andover, MN and Jill Lindholm of Bemidji, MN, along with many brother & sister in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family would like to say "Thank You" to all his doctors and nurses along with the other wonderful staff at Lake Region Hospital, the Fergus Falls Cancer Center, Pioneer Care and Knute Nelson Hospice for their compassion and care they provided.

Memorial Gathering: 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 3, 2025 at Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Military Participation: Fergus Falls American Legion Post 30 and VFW Post 612

Arrangements provide by Olson Funeral and Cremation in Fergus Falls.

Online condolences may be sent to www.olsonfuneralhome.com