Gerald Ray Tollefson Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerald Ray Tollefson of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 84, on September 14, 2020. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gerald Ray Tollefson or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Eddie Tollefson and Minnie Tollefson (Gustafson); and his brothers-in-law, Gene Swanson and Dennis Uppman. He is survived by: his wife Ottillie Mary Swanson; his sons, Ted (Arlinda Emery), Jack (Ruth Price) and Daren (Amy Holdeman); his grandchildren, Nathan Tollefson (Brittany Walters), Derek Tollefson, Clare (Spencer Hart), Ben Tollefson, Luke Tollefson, Kaleb Tollefson and Greta Tollefson; his sister Elda Uppman (Tollefson); and his sisters-in-law, Sharon Swanson, Clarice Peterson (Larry) and Diann Drechsel (Larry). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

The family encourages you to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.