Dr. Charles E. "Chuck" Lindemann

Lindemann, Dr. Charles E. "Chuck" Age 86, passed away peacefully at his cabin on Clearwater Lake in Deerwood, MN, on May 29, 2010. Chuck graduated from the U of M, where he was a member of the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity. He received a M.D. degree from the U of M in 1946. After serving as a doctor in the U.S. Army, he specialized in internal medicine at Southwest Internists, P.A., in Minneapolis. Over his 40-year career Chuck cared for his patients with compassion and professionalism. A natural leader, he was elected president of the Hennepin County Medical Society, vice-president of the Minnesota Medical Society, president of the Minnesota Chapter of the American Society of Internal Medicine, and chief of staff at St. Mary's Hospital. In recent years he served as chair of the health care committee at Friendship Village in Bloomington, where he was a resident. Chuck was active in many civic organizations, including the Rotary Club of Edina, where he served as president, the Citizens League, and the Gyro Club. Chuck was a devoted member of Colonial Church of Edina and lived out his faith by volunteering in ministry at Stillwater Prison, providing pro bono service at the Pilot Clinic in north Minneapolis, and serving as deacon at Colonial Church. Always gracious, he greeted everyone with kindness and words of encouragement. Chuck was blessed with two loving families. Preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Genevieve Butts Lindemann, and daughter, Susan Lindemann Berg. Survived by second wife, Shirley Grotting Lindemann; children, Joan Mowatt, Diane (Doug) Johnson, Judy (Ron) Eddings, Debby (Duane) Lee, David (Janice) Lindemann, and Steve (Tristen) Lindemann; stepchildren, John (Kathy) Grotting, Jim (Ann) Grotting, Tom (Karla) Grotting, Mary (Ray) Mithun and Steve (Karen) Grotting; and 22 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Colonial Church of Edina or Salem Lutheran Church of Deerwood, MN. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 5, at 10 AM at Colonial Church of Edina, 6200 Colonial Way, with reception to follow. Private entombment at Lakewood Mausoleum. Visitation on Friday, June 4, 4-7 PM at: Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel 952-920-3996 West 50th St. & Hwy 100

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Dr. Charles E. "Chuck" Lindemann

June 3, 2010

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Dr. Charles E. "Chuck" Lindemann

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