Leah J. Fynbo

Leah J. Fynbo was born on July 25, 1922 in Graettinger, Iowa, the daughter of Johannes and Carrie Petersen Christiansen. She was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea and graduated from Albert Lea High School. On December 28, 1948, Leah was united in marriage to E. W. Fynbo in Sioux Falls, SD. The couple farmed in rural Albert Lea and Leah was very active in the farming operation. Leah was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed bowling and golf, and was a long-time member of Green Lea Golf Course. As a seamstress, Leah enjoyed making things for her family. Survivors include her children Randa and her husband Jerry Sullivan of Hugo, MN, and Ric and his wife Diane Fynbo of rural Albert Lea; grandchildren David and his wife Delya Fynbo of Albert Lea, John and his wife Sue Sullivan of Hugo, and Mike Sullivan of Hugo; step-grandchildren Eric Fynbo of Albert Lea and Beth Fynbo of CA; four great-grandchildren; brothers Amos Christiansen of Albert Lea, and Daniel and his wife Eva Christiansen of Austin; sister Rachel Weigel of CO; and many nieces and nephews. Leah was preceded in death by her parents, her husband E. W., her sisters Lydia Zitterick, Rebecca Bickford, and Esther Frondal; and her brothers Joseph Christiansen and Samuel Christiansen. Memorials are preferred to the American Cancer Society.