Lynn Davis Northfield, Minnesota Obituary

Lynn Davis

Lynn “Laddie” Davis, age 91 of Prior Lake, passed away peacefully Monday morning, May 16, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center in Shakopee. Lynn Ackerman Davis was born June 22, 1930, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to Otis and Norma (Ackerman) Davis. At the age of 3, he moved with his family to St. Paul, where he graduated from Monroe High School in 1948. Before graduating from about age 12, Laddie and his brother Skip worked on a farm in New Market, MN where this city boy proudly learned to drive a team of horses and do farm work. Lynn joined the U.S. Marine Corps, Fox Company, in 1947 and his service time included serving at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea in 1950-51. Lynn married Dolores Kilburg on August 18, 1951, at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in St. Paul. He was discharged from the Marines in 1952 and returned to St. Paul. He attended St. Paul Vocational College for tool and die work on the GI Bill. In 1954, Lynn began working for Honeywell in Minneapolis. Lynn and Dolores moved to Richfield in 1954 and to Prior Lake in 1963. In 1965, he began working for Control Data, retiring in 1989. While living in Prior Lake Lynn was very active with youth sports and was one of the founding fathers of PLAY and St. Michael’s basketball programs. Lynn also joined the Air National Guard, 133rd Division and retired after 17 years. The Army bestowed him a commendation for being in charge of the heavy equipment operation that built the runway at Camp Ripley during his service with the guard. He also loved the opportunity to travel to many different destinations around the world with the Guard. Dolores passed away in 1987, and Lynn went into the restaurant business, becoming a partner in The Tavern Restaurant in Northfield, MN. He moved to Northfield in 1996, retiring again in 2008. Lynn moved back to Prior Lake in 2021, residing at McKenna Crossing until his passing. Lynn was a member of the Chosin Few - a Korean Conflict veterans group, the 1st Marine Division Association, the Northfield and Prior Lake VFWs’ and was a former member of Northfield Sertoma and St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Prior Lake. Lynn was also the last survivor of the St. Paul Lucky Seven, seven St. Paul boys who joined the service in 1947 and all who made it back from Korea, much to their mothers’ joy. Survivors include his children, Connie Smith (John Searles) of Shakopee, Deborah (Ken) Klingberg of Prior Lake, Michael Davis (Jan Peterson) Jacobsen, Laurie (Dave) Friedges of Prior Lake; five grandchildren Michael Smith, Jeffrey and Liberty Davis, Grady and Shea Friedges; two great grandchildren Joshua and Megan Smith; brother Greg Poepl (Shelley Hutchinson) of Springfield, Illinois; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Dolores, his parents, Norma and Clem Poepl, his brother Allen ”Skip” Davis, infant brother, his son and daughter-in-law Jeffrey (Maxine) Davis, sister-in-law Pam Poepl, infant grandson Jory Friedges, and his companion, Marlys Nelson. Laddie said just recently that he “did four times more than he ever thought he would.” Our family is overjoyed to have had so much time with our Dad. A celebration of Lynn’s life will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at the Prior Lake VFW from 3:00 – 6:00 P.M. Interment with Military Honors will take place at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, with a private family burial in July. Arrangements are with the Benson & Langehough Funeral Home. www.northfieldfuneral.com
June 22, 1930 - May 16, 202206/22/193005/16/2022
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The Thibault Families
June 23, 2022
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
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Paul Hinderscheid
June 6, 2022
My father Jack Hinderscheid and Laddie served together in the Marines and were part of the Lucky Seven. Seven buddies from Monroe High school joined the Marines and went to Korea to serve this county. Laddie was the last of The Lucky Seven. I have great memories of spend... Continue Reading
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Bob Kolrud
June 6, 2022
Hi family. Like I told Deb, hearing about Laddie was a punch to the stomach. Same for my dad. Laddie was more like an uncle to me and I remember the many times either he or Skip or both would stop in to see us. Never a dull moment. Lad was mom’s favorite cousin and ... Continue Reading
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Pat Schmidt
May 31, 2022
Connie, Debbie, Mike, Laurie and families, So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. He was such a great guy, a kidder and always full of fun. I will always remember his mischievous grin, which always meant mischief to follow. I have such great memories of being at you... Continue Reading
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Steve Martin
May 21, 2022
Laddy was known as “Dad” to the young equipment operators at the 133rd CE equipment shop. He was like a father figure to us. The Laddy Davis stories are numerous and I’m sure that they will be told at his service. Rest in pease Dad. You were missed when you retired and y... Continue Reading
Cindy Ford
May 19, 2022
Loved waiting on him💔
Tina Cornell
May 19, 2022
Uncle Laddie, what a truly great guy you were! I could listen to your stories for hours! Rest in Peace Kind Sir 🙏
Megan Culhane
May 19, 2022
Lynn was a stand up guy! I worked for him for many, many years at the Tavern. God Speed good sir 🙏 💛