Born: 2 Oct 1927, Lowry, Pope co, MN
Married: 9 Dec 1982, Alexandria, Douglas co, MN
Died: 13 Oct 2010, Alexandria, Douglas co, MN
Buried: Trysil-Bethesda Cemetery, Holmes City twp, Douglas co, MN
Spouse: Ardelle Bartel
Parents: Carl & Emma (Johnson) Lordalen
Carlos J. Lordalen, 83, died Wednesday October 13, 2010 at Bethany home in Alexandria.
Carlos was born October 2, 1927 near Lowry on the family farm to Carl and Emma (Johnson) Lordalen. He attended country school and graduated from Central High School in Alexandria. He was married to Ardelle Bartel at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria on December 9, 1982 by the Rev. Magnus Peterson.
Carlos lived and farmed the land his grandfather owned, making Carlos a third-generation owner of this Century Farm. He also loved music. Carlos played in a number of bands with Harvey Rajdl at Gene’s Barn, Lakeside Ballroom, barn dances, town dances and wedding dances all over Minnesota and North Dakota. He also played the piano and harmonica with Ardelle playing the organ at many area nursing homes for their residents, including Hoffman, Glenwood, Alexandria, Osakis and Starbuck. Besides music, Carlos enjoyed gopher football, Vikings football and the Twins. He liked to talk sports and remember the good old days of Gopher football. He will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ardelle Lordalen of Lowry; stepchildren, Gene (Cindy) Miller of Kansas City, MO; Dawn (Vince) Yocavetta of Golden, CO; and Lori Miller of St. Cloud, FL; eight step-grandchildren; three step-great grandchildren and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service was held on Monday, October 18 at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Alexandria with the Rev. Don Reisig officiating. Diane Alveshere provided music for the service.
Arrangements were with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.