Lowell "Bob" Bakken

Karen and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope memories of your times together help to ease the pain of your loss. Jackie Kalscheur

I met Lowell for the first time in 1995. I was good friends with one of his sons, Jeff. From the very first time I met Lowell, I knew he was a kind and gentle soul. Always quick with a smile and a friendly “hello,” Lowell was one of the rare few who would ask about you and your day because he genuinely cared, not because he was waiting to tell you about his. Lowell was a perfectionist. I watched with utter amazement as he would work on vehicles in his spare time. His work was better than I had ever seen, and more importantly; he wanted to teach others his craft. He was a true artist, but he was never belittling to those of us that aren’t. In a world of people that are braggadocios, Lowell was genuinely humble. More skilled than most of us, he chose to be a mentor. I didn’t necessarily know him as well as I should have, but in hindsight I wish I’d known him better. He made a wonderful life for his family and was one of the rare few that wasn’t bothered by the world. He made his place, he tended to it, and he took care of those that mattered. While I am sad he is gone from this world, I know that we are all better off learning from his example. Goodbye, my friend. May you rest in peace. Jared

Lowell had some of the most amazing body repair skills I have ever seen. A true self taught craftsman. I thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent working at Middleton Ford, our paths crossed many times after the dealership. Always had a great attitude even under trying circumstances. Rest well my friend.

On behalf of the Badger Honor Flight Board and all our volunteers, we extend our deepest condolences to you all, the family of Lowell Bakken. We are forever grateful for his service to our great country. What an honor it was for us to take him on his well-deserved trip of a lifetime. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Cleo saving a place for him in Heaven We used to have Thanksgiving dinners at his house and karen and Eric Bakken. Your job on EARTH...IS DONE REST WITH THE ANGELS IN HEAVEN CLEO LOFTSGORDON IN HEAVEN AND DEBBY LOFTSGORDON...THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES...MY CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR THE FRIENDS AND FAMILY.