Prior Lake – Eugene Delano “Del” Lind, age 89, of Prior Lake, passed away on June 18, 2025, at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.
Del was born on December 6, 1935, at the family farm near Newfolden, to Helmer and Amy Lind. A lifelong Lutheran pastor and servant leader, Del served congregations in Starbuck, Chokio, Eden Prairie, and Lakeville. He served as the Associate Director of the Center for Community Organization and Area Development at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD and then as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Council of Churches.
Del is survived by his wife of nearly 70 years, Margaret; children, Cheri (Craig) Sorum, Tim (Wendy) Lind, and Kristi (Karl Bohn); seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Helmer and Amy Lind; siblings, Donna Mae Hogberg, Yvonne Ristau, Harley Lind; son-in-law, Dean Olson; and daughter-in-law, Kathy Lind.
Visitation will be on Monday, July 7, 2025, at
10 a.m., at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 8400 France Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431. The Celebration of Life service will begin at 11 a.m., followed by lunch. Livestream provided by St. Stephen Church: www.ststephen.net.
Arrangements are with McNearney-Schmidt Funeral and Cremation, Shakopee, MN, 952-445-2755. www.mcnearneyfuneralhome.com
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