January 26, 1939 - September 9, 2025
Elmer V. Lalim, age 86, of Richfield, passed away peacefully after a battle with dementia on September 9, 2025. Survived by loving wife of 65 years, Rochelle "Tootie"; children, Stephanie (Scott) Burns, Shelly (Mark) Bonstrom and Tom (Jane) Lalim; grandchildren, Sarah (Billy) Gabbert, Michael (Jen) Burns, Jordan Bonstrom, Daniel (Alex) Burns, Katie (Joe) Bkorklund, Kyle (Maddie) Bonstrom; great-grandchildren, Logan, Hannah and Emily Gabbert, Parker and Morgan Burns, Elowyn and Aivind Burns, Baby Bjorklund, Hallie, Finley And Nellie Bonstrom; siblings, Linda Turnquist, Lyle (Connie), Dale (Di), Mark (Kathy), brother-in-law, Wally Polzin, sister-in-law, Margaret Allen and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert and Christina (Brekken) Lalim; mother and father-in-law, Kenneth and Marion Pearson; siblings, Clara Kvendru, Bennie Lalim, Ruby Nicholi, Kenny Lalim, Mae Anderson, Darlene Eischens, Alvin Lalim, Donna Gast, Robert Lalim and Joyce ueller; sister-in-law, Mary Polzin and brother-in-law, David Allen.
Memorials to Alzheimers Association or Eye-Link Foundation.
Visitation
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Woodlake Lutheran Church
2120 West 76th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
Funeral Service
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
11:00 AM
Woodlake Lutheran Church
2120 West 76th Street
Richfield, MN 55423
Interment
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
2:30 PM
North Crow River Lutheran Church Cemetery
Cokato, MN
My condolences to the family
Rest in Peace, you will be missed.
My sympathy to Elmer’s family. He was always a very fine gentleman. My husband and him were in the same class in Maynard. May you remember the great memories.
The Lord watches over us all even during our pain, may His loving embrace bring you solace during this sad time.
Blessings and prayers
Rick & Kathy Sunstrom
Tom and Jane and family of Mr Lalim, we are very sorry for your loss.
Thank you very much for your kind words.
I worked with Elmer at First Computer back in 1970’s and 1980’s. Such a wonderful soft-spoken gentleman. He was one of the kindest people I ever worked with. Elmer’s “I think” was to be counted on even more so that most people’s “I know”.
His love of family and pride in his children was always on display.
My condolences to all who loved him. I will make a contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association in his honor.