Lowell D. Newgard, age 77 of Bloomington, passed away on November 24, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Newgard was born June 27, 1941 in Albert Lea, MN, and grew up in Hartland, MN. Dean met Elizabeth Legler (“Liesel”) at a dance, and they married in 1961. The family moved to Bloomington, MN, where they raised their four children. Lowell retired from Grazzini Brothers where he was a terrazzo floor installer for many years. Lowell loved spending time fishing, hunting and playing poker with his family at his cabin in Aitkin, MN. He was very proud of accomplishing a hole-in-one during a golf round some years ago. He was also a big Twins and Vikings fan. His granddaughters remember him best for his patient, warm, playful and loving demeanor.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Newgard; children, Regina McDonough, Cheryl (Vernon) Olson, Steven (Demetria) Newgard, and Terry (Joyanne) Newgard; grandchildren, Danielle, Kristen, Jamie, Janel, Laura, Katie, Lanay, and Amber; five great-grandchildren; brother, Frederick Dale (Arlene) Newgard.
A service will be held on Friday, December 7th 11 a.m. at Gill Brothers Funeral Home, 9947 Lyndale Ave South, Bloomington, MN, visitation one-hour prior. Reception to follow at the Everett McClay VFW, 311 W. 84th St., Bloomington, MN. Private interment, Bloomington Cemetery.