Reuben Bakken

Reuben Bakken was born December 14, 1923 in Synnes Township, Stevens County, Minnesota, the son of Peder S. and Anne (Grafersorn/Oyen) Bakken.  He was baptized and confirmed at Long Lake Lutheran Church.  Reuben was raised in the Chokio and Alberta areas, where he attended the Alberta School District.  Reuben served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946, during World War II.  On May 20, 1989 he was united in marriage to Lorraine Preble at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.  This union was blessed with 29 years together.  Reuben was a member of the American Legion Post #72 and V.F.W. Post #4955, both of Appleton.

Reuben passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Johnson Memorial Health Services.  He attained 94 years, 8 months, and 1 day of age.  Reuben is survived by his wife, Lorraine Bakken of Dawson; children: Roger (Diane) Bakken of Hutchinson, Judy (Keith) Kunde of Dawson, and Dennis Preble of Glencoe; grandchildren; great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Peder and Anne Bakken; his first wife, Eileen Fossen in 1987; sons: Richard in 1966 and Marlin in 2014; 5 brothers; and 4 sisters.

Blessed be the memory of Reuben Bakken.