Lloyd Odermann

Lloyd Edmund Odermann, 82, passed away December 27, 2012 at St. Johns Lutheran Ministries in Billings, Montana. He was born April 2, 1930 in Elbow Woods, North Dakota, the son of Henry “Hank” and Regina (Landwehr) Odermann. He graduated from Elbow Woods High School. He married Katherine Lesmeister on June 16, 1952 in Halliday, ND. Lloyd was raised farming and ranching, worked the oil fields on North Slope of Alaska, was a Salt Creek Freight dockhand and truck driver. Involved in church activities, Lloyd was a long time member of Knights of Columbus, Eucharistic Minister to homebound people, and sang in the church choir. He was a Scoutmaster when living in North Dakota. Lloyd's hobbies and interests included hunting, fishing, camping, backpacking with family. He was an ardent follower of Billings Central High School sports. He loved horses, farm life, and enjoyed the four seasons of nature. He enjoyed following his grandchildren's growth, activities and achievements, loved to sing, spend time with family and visit with all. He enjoyed his daily pinochle games and sharing his indomitable spirit with all around him. When asked how he was doing, he always responded, “It's all good!” Lloyd is survived by daughters, Barbara Winslow, Karyn Wynslow, Claire Medlicott, Deborah (John) Wiesner, Brenda (Kurt) Hatcher; sons, David (Lynn) Odermann, Richard Odermann, Frank Odermann, Alan (Kelly) Odermann; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Teresa (Tom) Weinand, Phyllis Odermann, Joan Odermann, Cecile (Al) Volesky; brother, Harold (Helen) Odermann. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Father John Odermann, sister Doris Stevenson, daughter Elaine Brooke. Vigil Services will be 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 4 at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Memorial Mass will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday at St. Pius X Catholic Church with interment of ashes in Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Billings Area Catholic Ed Trust (BACET), Box 31158, Billings, MT 59107.