Adrian J. Gaard

Adrian Gaard was born September 14, 1943 at Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Adrian's parents are Marvin and Lorraine Clausen Gaard of Albert Lea. Adrian's brothers are Sheldon Gaard of Camden, Maine and Lamoyne Gaard of Grinnell, IA. Adrian passed away suddenly on his 64th birthday, September 14, 2007. Adrian lived with his parents near Thompson, IA and started school there. The family moved to the farm near Oakland Minnesota in 1952 and Adrian grew up and spent most of his adult life around Albert Lea and Austin Minnesota. He graduated from Albert Lea High school in 1961 and attended Austin Community College and Winona State University. Adrian was a member of the Albert Lea National Guard unit from 1966 -1973. Adrian married Freda Gari in 1968 and they had two children, Lisa and Jason who live with their children in Albert Lea. Adrian's grandchildren are Slater, Phoenix, Aubrey, Caleb, and Sophi. Adrian married Donna Nybo in 1992. Adrian sold automobiles for several dealerships, he enjoyed cars and always owned several. He also enjoyed farming and old tractors. Adrian was farming with his parents at the time of his death. He even hosted an old plowing exhibition at his farm near Austin. Adrian enjoyed socializing and hosting people at his home and talking to friends and relatives. The family suggests contributions to the Oakland Lutheran church or Oakland Lutheran Cemetery in lieu of flowers.