Gary Lee Bakken Obituary
The passing of Gary Lee Bakken (New Ulm, Minnesota) occurred on October 6, 2026. Gary, born on November 11, 1941, shared life with family, friends, and community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Gary Lee Bakken or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Gilbert Bakken and Leona Bakken (Hanson); his nephew Micheal Anderson; and his uncle Arlo Hanson. He is survived by: his sister Mary Gayle Anderson (Wayne) of Mankato; his niece Michele Anderson (Kevin) of Castle Rock, CO; his nephews, Wade Anderson (Nikki) of Mankato and Chad Anderson (Kyle Suchomski) of Mankato; his great-nieces and great-nephews, Markes, Briana, Logan, Brenden, Hunter, Jordon and Madisyn; his uncle Arden Hanson (Betty) of Roseville; his aunt Nelda Hanson of Madelia; Peyton.
Visitation was held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the New Ulm South Chapel (600 S Broadway St, New Ulm, MN 56073). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Minnesota Valley Funeral Home (218 N Broadway St, New Ulm, MN 56073). A burial was held on Saturday, October 10th 2026 from 1:30 PM to 1:45 PM at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery-Hanska (16818 Co Rd 20, Hanska, MN 56041).
