Ryan Orlando Bakken

Ryan Orlando Bakken was born on December 8, 1975 in Albert Lea, the son of Roger and Clarice Reim Bakken. He was a lifelong resident of Albert Lea, graduating from Albert Lea High School in 1994. Ryan attended Austin Community College for two years. He had been employed as a machinist and was currently working for Reim Roofing. Ryan was a member of Salem Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed. He was also a member of the Full Draw Archery Club. Ryan was an avid reader. He was very athletic and excelled in many sports, especially hockey and golf. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and archery. Most of all, Ryan enjoyed spending time with his son Owen. He was known for his infectious smile and his sense of humor. Ryan was a loving father, son, uncle, and friend who will be sadly missed by everyone he knew. Survivors include his son Owen, of Albert Lea, parents Clarice and Roger Bakken of Albert Lea, brother Rick Peggy Bakken of Las Vegas, NV, sister Roseann Mike Heavner of Cottage Grove, MN, nieces and nephews Jonathon, Matthew, Clarissa, Garrett, and Natalie,; grandmother Lorraine Reim of Albert Lea; aunt Jan Doyle of Albert Lea; uncles Whitney Kathy Reim of Albert Lea and James Lori Bakken of Fremont, NE; and cousins Whitney Allen Reim, Penny Grangruth, Julie Yackley, and Philip Bakken, Ryan was preceded in death by his grandparents Johnny and Marie Bakken and Leo Reim, his aunt Janice Yackley, and his uncles Rodney and Charles Reim. May Ryan's smiles and laughter live in the hearts of all those he touched.