Elmer V. Lalim - Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel

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.





3 Comments

  1. Sandra Lalim says:

    My condolences to the family
    Rest in Peace, you will be missed.

  2. Judy Lalim says:

    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.

  3. Richard Sunstrom says:

    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

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