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Clinton Goldenstein
Clinton John Goldenstein, 67, of Isanti, died November 19, 2002 at his home.
A memorial service was held Nov. 23 at Faith Lutheran Church with Rev. Bill Larson officiating. Soloist was Mary Falk and Delmyra Demmings served as organist. Interment was in Athens Lutheran Cemetery.
He was born June 17, 1935 at Morris, MN to John and Lucille Goldenstein. He was raised and lived his early years in Morris-Donnelly community. On October 20, 1956, he married Irene Widmer. They made their home in Minneapolis. Clint then served in the Army and served in Germany for two years. After his discharge, he was employed as a Minneapolis city bus driver. He then owned and operated Clint’s Direct Service Gas Station in Minneapolis. In 1965, their daughter, Dawn was born and in 1966, their daughter, Linda was born. In 1973, they moved to Isanti. Clint sold his gas station and then he drove semi until emphysema forced him into early retirement. After retirement, they purchased a motor home and did some traveling. In addition to camping, he enjoyed salmon fishing and snowmobiling. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Isanti. For the past three years, Clint has been under the care of Allina Hospice and the family would like to give special thanks to Dr. John Lynch, Pam Hylton, Dee Velazquez, and Tony Lund.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda and sisters, Betty Bradford Township in Isanti County to John and Tilda Kluck. He was raised in the Isanti area and attended District 35 School. Gilbert was baptized and confirmed at Cambridge Lutheran Church. On June 29, 1935, he married Hildreth Lind at the Cambridge Lutheran Church parsonage. They moved to Minneapolis and Gilbert worked as a baker. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. After returning from the service he attended night school and became a plumber. He later started his own plumbing business which he operated for 25 years. While living in Minneapolis, Gilbert was an active member of Hope Lutheran Church. After retiring in 1976, Gilbert and Hildreth moved to Rush Lake where they became active at Calvary Lutheran Church. Gilbert loved gardening and he sold vegetables to several businesses and individuals in the area. He also enjoyed bowling, fishing and hunting. Family events were very important to Gilbert. He always made sure the fence was painted, the yard fertilized, and the yard looking great for family gatherings. After Hildreth died in 1998, Gilbert lived with his son, Steven, for two years. He then lived at Welstad in Rogers for a year before moving to Annandale Care Center.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hildreth; granddaughter, Dawn Zirbes; son-in-law, Bill Gadtke; two brothers and one sister.
Gilbert will be lovingly remembered by his son, Steven (Linda) Kluck of Brooklyn Park; daughters, Carole Gadtke of Maple Grove, Lois (Joe) Vnuk of McGregor, Arlene (Charles) Sands of Annandale, Sandy (David) Olson of Isanti; sisters, Verna Lane of Cambridge, Lorraine Rassett of Illinois. She lived in her home in Cambridge for 32 years before becoming a resident of Grandview Christian Home three years ago. Betty was active for many years at the Cambridge Regional Center as a Foster Grandparent. She was always ready with a warm smile and a friendly ear to those children she cared for. This was an enjoyable position for her. Betty enjoyed the simple pleasures of life like her yard and garden. She loved the outdoors. She was happiest when surrounded by her family. She will be missed by her family, relatives, and many friends; however, her memories will linger on.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, William; son, Robert; two sisters and two brothers.
She is survived by her daughter, Shirley (Dennis) Larson of California for several years. Kenneth moved to rural Isanti in 2001.
He was preceded in death by his parents and by his wife, Lena, in 1994.
He is survived by his sister, Delores (Tom) Mix of Isanti; brother, Raymond (Carol) Harstedt of Harris; nieces and nephews, Vernon and Bev Mix, Richard and Rhonda Mix, Mary Lou and Gary Carpenter, Robert Mix, Dianne and Steve Ouradnik, Angela and Rocky Larson, Scott, Tony and Ron Harstedt.
