Lloyd Earl Palmer

Lloyd Earl Palmer was born on August 11, 1937 to Clayton and Juanita Schmidt Palmer in Albert Lea. He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. Lloyd graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1955. He was very athletic in school playing football and track. He was also the captain of the track team. Lloyd married the love of his life, JoAnne Hansen, on April 2, 1955 in Iowa. The couple made their home in Albert Lea where Lloyd worked in the family owned Minnow Wholesale Business. He was a member of the John Birch Society and Elks Lodge. Lloyd was an avid poker player, hunter and fisherman. He was also a writer having published two books and a newsletter called "Straws In The Wind". Lloyd enjoyed gardening, photography and growing apples in his orchard. He loved being able to provide for his family through his hunting, fishing and gardening. The highlight of Lloyd's Life was spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, JoAnne Palmer; children, Pam Dennis Gilbertson, Laurie Tim Kasper, Julie Walter McKoskey, Lynn Brad Bartness Williams, Cheryl Paul Erickson; grandchildren, Christopher Williams, Sara Luna Gilbertson, Rhianna Wayne Iverson, Doug Gilbertson, Bryce Williams, Thomas McKoskey, Joshua Kasper, Chad Erickson, Adam Erickson, Tana Erickson, Ellie Erickson, and Lauren Erickson; eight great-grandchildren; mother, Juanita Palmer; sisters, Joan George Carlson and Karen Dallas Breamer; brothers, David Lois Palmer and Bruce Patty Palmer; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Lloyd was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Palmer. Lloyd was a loving husband and father and will be dearly missed by his family.