August 15, 1926 - January 4, 2017
Violette M. "Vi" Lindberg (nee Tack), age 90 of Richfield, passed away on January 4th with her family at her side. Violette loved to work in her garden, trying new crafts, especially crocheting, playing board games, and trying out new recipes. Preceded in death by her husband, Chuck - the last surviving member of the original flag-raising team on Iwo Jima, and her grandson, Dustin. Survived by her children and their spouses, Diane (Jim) Steiger, Rod (Connie) Lindberg, Rick (Lisa) Lindberg, Jeff (Elke) Lindberg and Karen (Mitch) Davidson; 14 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and her brother, Ralph (Lou) Tack.
Memorials may be directed to the Fort Snelling Chapel Foundation.
Funeral Service
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
11:00 A.M.
Visitation 1 hour prior to service
Fort Snelling Memorial Chapel
(Highway 55 - exit at Bloomington Road and follow signs to Fort Snelling Chapel)
Visitation
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Morris Nilsen Funeral Chapel
6527 Portland Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423
Diane, we are praying for God’s comfort and peace for you and family.
We love you. Cheryl and Tom Meagher
To the Lindberg family,
It was such an honor to meet both of your parents Chuck and Vi at their home when we worked on naming the training center in St. Michael, MN. I was saddened by the loss of Chuck shortly after that, but inspired by Vi and family members during the dedication of the Honoring All Veterans Memorial in Richfield, MN. Every time I go to visit to see my mom and dads name on the marker I remember Chuck, they were both fellow marines with him. Semper Fi – a way of life, remember the fallen. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane, tears don’t express my sadness. Unfortunately I have been under the weather, your family was my richfield rock! Your father was so humble. In a richfield bar today someone said, Chuck was from south dakota. Richfield claimed fame. Really. ?
Richfield has a history. Debbie goettle, no longer mayor used her power against us. Happy trails! Flame thrower, wwii. Hugs. Your family is always in my heart.