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Newell Orville GAASEDELEN

Male 1915 - 2013  (98 years)


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  • Name Newell Orville GAASEDELEN 
    Birth 5 Sep 1915  Hennepin County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Minnesota Birth Certificate 1915-46497 
    Minnesota Death Certificate 2013-MN-029646 
    Death 23 Sep 2013  Eden Prairie, Hennepin County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • Gaasedelen, Newell Orville "Onie" age 98 of Eden Prairie, formerly of Edina, passed away September 23, 2013.

      He was preceded in death by his father, Nils Ole Gaasedelen, his mother, Isabel Naeseth, and his brother Francis Wilbur Gaasedelen. He is survived by his son, Jon (Marilyn Listvan); daughter, Barbara; and son, James (Allison) and grandson, Erik.

      Onie was born in Minneapolis, MN and attended the University of Minnesota graduating with a BBA. He also attended Harvard Business School where he received an MBA. He served in the US Navy during WW II and was stationed in the South Pacific aboard the USS Tryon. After WW II he was called back to serve during the Korean Conflict. He remained in the Naval Reserves completing twenty years of military service. He achieved the rank of Commander.

      Onie was the administrator of the Minneapolis Teacher's Pension Fund which he ran until his retirement in 1985.

      Onie's hobby was aviation. He and his brother, Fran, owned several planes together over the years and enjoyed using them for pleasure trips both short and long. He was also a proud member of Torske Klubben since 1962.

      Onie and his family would like to thank the staff of Castle Ridge and especially the staff of The Colony in Eden Prairie for their kindness and support during his last few months.
    Person ID I2481  Don Carlson's Tree
    Last Modified 13 May 2021 

    Father Nils Ole GAASEDELEN,   b. 3 Jan 1871, Holden Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 16 Feb 1942, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 71 years) 
    Mother Isabel NESETH,   b. 15 Nov 1884, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 20 Sep 1960, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 75 years) 
    Marriage 17 Apr 1912  Hennepin County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F1695  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family J.A. LOBSTEIN 
    Family ID F1699  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 2 Jun 2007