Floyd Isaksen

Floyd 'Ike' Isaksen was born on June 12, 1941, in Springfield, the son of Harry and Eleanor (Platz) Isaksen. He attended country school in Northstar Township and graduated from Springfield Public High School in 1959. Ike farmed with his father and brother. He then enlisted in the National Guard in 1963 and served 6 years. He was united in marriage to Judi Anderson on April 15, 1967, in Sioux Falls, SD. He returned to Northstar Township and farmed until retiring in 2003. He also worked at Amsden Stockyard for 30 years. Ike was baptized and a member of St Johns Lutheran Church and also a member of Springfield American Legion. He enjoyed playing softball, watching the MN Vikings/Twins and spending time with his family and friends. Ike died on Saturday, September 26, 2015, at the Mayo Clinic Health System in Mankato at the age of 74 years. He is survived by his wife - Judi of Springfield; children - Kristin Isaksen of Minneapolis and Kendra Isaksen of Minneapolis; a brother - Dean (Judy) Isaksen of Springfield; and sisters - Marlys (Bob) Vanderwerf of Springfield, Maureen Kersten of Springfield and Sheryl Lynn Thieman of Colome, SD. He was preceded in death by his parents. Visitation 1 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Wednesday, September 30, 2015 Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel 407 N. Jackson Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Visitation 2 9:30 am - 10:30 am Thursday, October 1, 2015 Chapel of the Good Shepherd, St. John Lutheran Home 201 S. County Road 5 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Service Information 10:30 am Thursday, October 1, 2015 Chapel of the Good Shepherd, St. John Lutheran Home 201 S. County Road 5 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087 Interment Information Springfield City Cemetery Co. Rd 24 Springfield, Minnesota, United States 56087