Lynn David Lindquist

Lynn David Lindquist ("Lindy"), beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at the age of 84. Lindy, lovingly known as Papa to many, was born June 11, 1938 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Edwin and Augusta Lindquist. Lynn attended high school at Minnehaha Academy and then college at the University of Minnesota, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. During college, he worked for the city of Minneapolis Parks and Recreation. After graduation, he worked for Northwestern Bell (later US West) in multiple locations throughout the Midwest. Ultimately, Lynn was elevated to Assistant Vice President for US West. He finished his career in Wheaton, Illinois as the Director of the Bellcore Training Center, the national research and training facility for all of the Regional Bell Operating Companies. After retirement, Lynn worked as a speaker for Barnabas International, a missions agency that supports and encourages missionaries worldwide. On August 3, 1963, Lynn married Linda Ruth Anderson in Minneapolis, Minnesota at First Evangelical Free Church of Minneapolis. They enjoyed 59 vibrant and fruitful years of marriage. During that time, they lived in Minneapolis, St. Cloud, Duluth, Cedar Rapids, Omaha, and Wheaton, moving as Lynn's job took them around the Midwest. Though he was very successful in his career, Lynn's greatest source of joy and fulfillment came from his deep and abiding faith in Jesus Christ. He trusted his life to the Lord Jesus at a young age, and he loved and served Him faithfully until his last day on earth. Lynn served the Lord in various capacities in the churches he attended, as a teacher and an elder. Psalm 78:6-7 exemplifies one of his life goals that "the next generation may know them [God's commandments], the children yet unborn, and arise to tell them to their children, so that they should set their hope in God and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments." He naturally demonstrated this by encouraging others on a daily basis everywhere he went, whether at work, in his neighborhood or at an international conference for missionaries, but especially with each member of his family. Lynn was strategic yet spontaneous with the goal of pointing everyone to Christ, specifically his sons and grandchildren. Alongside Linda (Nana), he could be seen on the sidelines of multiple sporting events each week watching his sons, and later grandchildren, encouraging them in their pursuits, yelling words of praise, always with the goal of refining and refocusing passions. Anytime with Papa and Nana was considered special, and this was most visible during their annual Cousins' Camp for the grandchildren hosted at their cabin on Lake Alexander. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin and Augusta and his sister Joyce. Lynn is survived by his loving wife, Linda, his brothers Dr. Lareau Lindquist (Evie), Dr. Leland Lindquist (Julie), and his three sons Todd (Kirstin), Timothy (Suzanne) and Daniel (Micah). He is also survived by his fifteen grandchildren: Mari, Andrew (Anne), Daniel (Jordan), Gustav (Madison), Zachary (Elyse), Josiah, Katherine, Jakob, Emme (Phillip), Timothy, Sophia, Lily, Annika, Elsa and Stephen. In addition, he is survived by his four great-grandchildren: Levi (Daniel & Jordan), Tucker (Zachary & Elyse), Lawson (Andrew & Anne), and Lena (Gustav & Madison) due April 2023. Lynn has spent countless days praying for and blessing his children and their spouses, grandchildren, and friends through letters, visits, and phone calls. He is now counted amongst the "great cloud of witnesses" reminding all to run the race with perseverance, looking to Jesus Christ, the author and perfecter of his faith. Visitation will take place at First Evangelical Free Church (2696 Hazelwood Street, Maplewood, MN 55109) on Saturday, January 14, 2022 from 10-11 AM with a Funeral Service to follow at 11 AM. In lieu of gifts or flowers, the family would suggest donations to Camp Shamineau (Motley, MN) or First Evangelical Free Church of Maplewood. Here is the livestream link for the service: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s2PB3QapoNg

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Lynn David Lindquist

June 11, 1938 - December 29, 2022

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Lynn David Lindquist

June 11, 1938 - December 29, 2022

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