Rusty Lommen

Bernadine Ann (Rusty) Lommen was born October 7, 1929 in Echo MN daughter of Stanford and Josephine (Maakestad) Holland. She grew up in Echo and graduated in 1947. Rusty moved to Alexandria in 1948 where she met Adrian Lommen at First Lutheran Church. There they sang in the choir and performed duets together. Rusty and Adrian were married in 1949. Rusty worked at Echo High School, Alexandria Clinic, Viking Motel, Curt Carlson Companies and Douglas County Courthouse for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially vacationing with her sisters. She was an avid lover of animals and will be remembered for her sense of humor And quick wit. Rusty gave her heart to Jesus on December 28 and received her eternal reward on January 22, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her two children - Hollan Lommen of Lowry and Rebecca (Dennis) Conn of Alexandria. 5 grandchildren - Cameron Lommen, Alicia (Nate) Morrissette, Stephanie (Jerry) Revering, Stacie (Art) Witschorik and Jakob Widmark; sister, Eileen Holland, many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Adrian Lommen, parents Stanford and Josephine Holland, Ed and Emma Lommen, brother, Cliff Holland, sisters Avis Rey, Mag Sebey and June Oppel, sisters and brothers in law. Memorial service was held on Monday, January 28, 2013, 1:00 P.M. at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. Marilee Bergerson officiating.. Burial was at Geneva Cemetery. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net