Louis Baggenstoss

Louis F. Baggenstoss, age 89 of Albany, died Tuesday, November 22, 2011 surrounded by his family at his home in Albany, Minnesota.

Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, November 28, 2011 at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany with Rev. Michael Naughton, OSB officiating. Inurnment will take place at the Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery in Little Falls at a later date. Military honors provided by American Legion Post 482.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday at the Seven Dolors gathering area in Albany. Parish prayers will be held at 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the gathering area followed by the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph's Men's Society, and the Firemen's prayer service.

Louis Frederick Baggenstoss was born March 16, 1922 in Albany, Minnesota to Alexander and Gertrude (Madden) Baggenstoss. He was a 1940 graduate of Albany High School. Following high school, Louie served in the Navy as part of the SeaBee's in World War II. On May 12, 1948 he married Addie Sperl at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany. He worked as a cook in Faribault and then moved back to Albany where he worked for Seven Dolors Catholic Church and later at the Albany Enterprise as a pressman and as an Ad man. He also served his community as a police officer, volunteer fireman, and village justice. He continued to serve his community as manager of the American Legion in Albany until his retirement in 1985. His retirement didn't last long as he began driving bus for the Albany school district. In addition to being an avid volunteer in the Albany area, Louie loved reading, fishing, and hunting. He shared his love for hunting by teaching gun safety through the DNR for over 35 years. He was very athletic and loved boxing, dancing, and the game of baseball. He played in the Great Soo league and has loved the Minnesota Twins since the very beginning. Along with baseball, Louie loved golf, playing golf, talking about golf, anything golf related. His love of golf was rewarded when he shot a hole-in-one on Father's Day at the age of 78. Louie was an excellent cook and was very good at canning. He was known for his pickles and horseradish. He was very unselfish with his time and cherished his grandchildren. He was always singing to them and telling them stories. He was very proud of his family and he was very devoted to them, especially his wife Addie.

He was a long time member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Albany, Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph's Men's Society, Past President and member of the American Legion Post 482, Schanhaar-Otte VFW Post 7050, Albany Fire Department, and charter member of the Albany Golf Club.

Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Addie Baggenstoss of Albany; children, Lois Sandvig of Minneapolis, Dean (Mary) Baggenstoss of Bemidji, Ross (Susan) Baggenstoss of Avon, Craig (Debbie) Baggenstoss of Albany, Lisa (Dan) Lundberg of Avon, Leah (Dean) Hoffarth of Albany, and Lynn (Dennis Scepaniak) Baggenstoss of Avon; 18 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and sisters, June Everson of Seattle, Washington and Daisy Donkers of Faribault.

Louie was preceded in death by his parents, Alexander and Gertrude Baggenstoss; sister, Erna Davis; brothers, Vernon "Jim", Harold, Elwin, Gordon, Jake, Lloyd, and Graydon Baggenstoss.

Serving as urn bearer will be his daughter, Lois Sandvig. Cross bearer will be Sal Sperl and scripture bearer will be Ansie Sperl. Serving as honorary bearers will be past and present members of the Albany Fire Department.