Craig R. Lindstrom

Craig, age 72, of Ponsford, MN, died suddenly on January 19, 2023. His 30-year battle with heart disease ended as he entered the presence of the Lord. He was born in Saint Paul, lived in Roseville and Forest Lake, where he graduated high school and then graduated from St. Paul Tech College as Tool and Die/Machinist. He built his house in Cedar, MN and raised his family. He was especially proud of the successes of his two boys Chris and Sean. Craig retired after 30+ years from Deluxe Corporation. His life was all about a hunting cabin he bought with a friend at age 17, which happened to be on beautiful Bad Medicine Lake. At retirement Craig and Mary replaced the cabin with their perfect home and workshop. They were amazingly generous in sharing their lake home with family and friends, all year long. Craig lived to be outdoors and was especially passionate about hunting and fishing. Most important to him were the many fishing and hunting partners he acquired along the way. Craig had a real talent for fixing and repairing anything in his shop. Everyone from his friends and family to his local neighbors always had a project to keep him happy. He was always willing to help. Craig's faith in God was strengthened in later years by the miraculous ways God helped him with his health and in stressful situations. If Craig asked God for help with something, he often received an immediate and clear answer. God was a great comfort to him. Craig was preceded in death by father, Rowland; siblings, baby Tina, Jamie and Curtis. Survived by his loving wife, Mary; sons, Christopher (Abra) Lindstrom and Sean (Amanda) Lindstrom; grandchildren, Henrik and Anneli; mother, Donna Lindstrom; siblings, Dee Lindstrom, Teri (Aileen) Lindstrom, and Tina (Richard) Korsmoe; extended family, and beloved friends. A celebration of Craig’s life 3 PM Saturday, February 18th with visitation from 1-3 PM at Roberts Family Funeral Home, Forest Lake. There will be a small celebration of life planned for late spring, with his northern neighbors from the lake area. In lieu of flowers, Craig would have wished your donations be directed to the University of Minnesota Friends of Heart Fund for supporting heart research, education, and clinical care: https://makingagift.umn.edu/give/fund.html?id=24057The service will livestreamed here: https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY3NjQzNDkyMzIzNTk4MyZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==