Gaylord Solem Obituary
We bid farewell to Gaylord Solem of Oslo, Minnesota, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 2, 2024 at the age of 87. Gaylord touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Gaylord Solem to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Solem and Esther Solem (Olson); his wife Patty Michalski; and his siblings, Donald (Aileen), Ralph, Elton Solem (Irene) and Ila Lind (Almore).
He is survived by: his children, Tony Solem (Cynthia), Bill Solem (Kim), Kathy Solem, Sally Gowan (Milton) and Larry Solem (Traci Daley); his grandchildren, Aaron (Caitlyn), Cameron Solem (Kayla), Tom (Tera), Casey Solem (Jelayne Shelton), Billy Boppre (Bree), Larissa Zeman (Cody), Landon Swallow (Madison Bear), Ryan Swallow (Cierra), Rachelle Swallow, Michael Gowan (Allie), Megan Happel (Andrew), Cassandra Dachtler (Logan) and Nick Solem; and his sister-in-law Darlene Solem. He is also survived by 20 great-grandchildren.
