Gordon Lofgren
August 21, 1930 - October 17, 2019
Obituary
MCFARLAND-Gordon Lofgren, 89, a dentist in McFarland for over 50 years, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019, at Meriter Hospital, Madison, after a long illness.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia (Rutz), whom he married on Sept. 12, 1953; his children, Joan (Mark) Neumann of Colby, Karl (Lori) Lofgren of Lodi, David (Vongthipsuda) Lofgren of Fredricksburg, Va., Katherine (Mark) Siegmann of McFarland, and Mark Lofgren of McFarland. A son, Daniel (Amita) Lofgren of Wausau, preceded him in death.
Dr. Lofgren was blessed with 21 grandchildren, Anna (Jon) Orr, Andrew Neumann (deceased), Amalie (Mark) Niethammer, Kristina (Wesley Jackson) Neumann, Maja (Andrew) Schiemo, Marta (Jeffery) Crumbaker; Benjamin Lofgren, Elizabeth Lofgren (deceased); Christopher and Sephorah Lofgren; Erik, Niklas, Kristian, Lukas, Lily, and Oskar Lofgren; Sara, Aaron (Piera), Isaac (Kelli), Samuel (Jennifer), and Saul Siegmann; and nine great-grandchildren, Timothy, Sophia, and Joseph Orr, Julia and Miles Niethammer; Chloe and Cadense Lofgren; Torsten Siegmann; and James Siegmann.
Gordon was born in Rockford, Ill. to Martin and Astrid (Carlson) Lofgren on Aug. 21, 1930. Surviving brothers are Ronald (Carolyn) Lofgren of Saint Charles, lll. and Larry (Elizabeth) Lofgren of Appleton, Wis. Brothers, Ragnar Lofgren and Roger (Carol) Lofgren preceded him in death.
Dr. Lofgren served as a U.S. Navy corpsman in the Korean War with the 1st Marine Division. He later attended the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry, graduating in 1961. He was an active member of various professional dental societies, a charter member of McFarland Lions Club, and was involved in procuring early education for deaf children in the state of Wisconsin. He was a faithful member of Monona Lutheran Church where he was an elder, enjoyed singing in the choir, led the youth group, and taught Sunday school. For ten years he served on the Board of Regents for Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon.
A funeral service will be held at MONONA LUTHERAN CHURCH, 4411 Monona Drive, Monona, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service.
Memorials may be made to Monona Lutheran Church or Concordia University Wisconsin. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com
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Visitation
Sat Oct 26, 2019 @ 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
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Sat Oct 26, 2019 @ 11:00 AM CDT
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Memories
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Jane Bennett
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Dr Lofgren was my dentist from about the age of 10 until he retired. A mighty long time. I think my sister and I still have the little animals he would give out. We always laughed about how he would ask us a question or tell a joke while his fingers were in our mouth. He’s lucky he didn’t lose a finger when we’d start laughing. Thanks for taking good care of my teeth all those years. My thoughts are with the family.
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Ellen Roberts
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Dear Pat and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I truly enjoyed working at his office in high school and through college. Sending my prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
Love,
Ellen (Hoffmann) Roberts
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Ernie Thieding
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My sympathies to Pat and the Lofgren family. Doc was my dentist and friend for over 45 years. As a McFarland Lions member my class did an eyeglass recycling campaign and walked to Dr Lofgren’s dental office to deliver our used eyeglass collection, a photo was published in the “Community Life” newspaper.
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Joan Bennett Wiersum
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I not only knew Dr Lofgren as my dentist I knew him from Monona Lutheran Church where my family also attended. Dr Lofgren and his wife Pat were sponsors in the Walther League organization at that church. We lived on Lake Kegonsa near McFarland. I remember Dr Lofgren faithfully picking me up and taking me to the meetings and outings of the organization. I really had no other way of participating and I am so grateful for his dedication to the youth of the church. I have fond memories of those outings. What wonderful mentors he and Pat were to us. When I hear the song Thank You (for giving to the Lord) I can think of no better example than Dr Lofgren. What a wonderful, Godly man he was. I am so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Joan (Bennett) Wiersum
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Gordon and Jan McChesney
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To Pat: we were saddened to learn of Gordon's passing. You may not remember us, but we first met you and Gordy when our son, Todd, was diagnosed as hearing impaired in 1968. You were our first parent contact at the time and we will always be grateful to both of you for your support at a difficult time. We spent many MAED meetings together at Frank Allis School for some years. Blessings to you as you mourn the loss of your husband. Sincerely, Jan and Gordy McChesney
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kennedy.patricka@gmail.com
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Pat/family - So sorry to read of Gordon's demise. He and Larry Santulli were some of the very first folks we met upon our arrival in McF. They were not only great friends but wonderful characters. Loved the banter between the two and the good times we had in the drug store. it was surely my pleasure to share comments w/ Gordon esp. these last few yrs. when I would be jogging by the house. He always had a smile (great pic) and a smart comment to cheer up my day. Kudos/applause to all of you who took such good care of Doc during his last days. He will always be remembered as an icon in our community. May he rest in peace - I would give $$$ to see him meet Santulli at the "pearly gates.
Patrick Kennedy