Frederick Gottskalkson

Funeral service for Frederick “Freddie” John Gottskalkson, 88, of Porter, Minn., was held March 14, 2025, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Minneota, Minn., with a graveside service following at the Lincoln Icelandic Lutheran Cemetery. 
Frederick “Freddie” John Gottskalkson was born on November 16, 1936, on the family farm in rural Porter to Jack and Eleanor (O’Connor) Gottskalkson. He grew up attending country school in Alta Vista Township until he completed the eighth grade. Freddie continued to work on the family farm until he enlisted into the United States Air Force.
While he was stationed in Salina, Kan., he met and fell in love with Marlene Schlesener. The couple was married on May 10, 1959, in Hope, Kan. Shortly after their marriage, the couple returned to the rural Taunton, Porter area until establishing their family farm outside of Porter. 
Freddie was a farmer, a sheep shearer, and worked for McLaughlin Schultz for over 50 years. He was an avid card player and enjoyed country music. Fred’s friends and family were important to him. Fred also enjoyed sharing meals with his family… especially dessert. 
Freddie passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 9, 2025. 
He is survived by his wife, Marlene Gottskalkson; sons, Greg (Nona) Gottskalkson, Jeff Gottskalkson, Randy Gottskalkson, and Daniel Gottskalkson; grandchildren, Jody (Nate) Jones, Brad Gottskalkson, Justina Gottskalkson, Anthony (Amanda Stattleman) Gottskalkson, Kasey (Brice) Denney, and Jennifer Gottskalkson; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; siblings, Douglas Gottskalkson, Mary (Ronnie) Grengs, and John Gottskalkson. 
Freddie is preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Eleanor; sisters, Patricia Gottskalkson and Ingrid Gottskalkson; and niece, Erica Schmitt.
Special thank you to the nurses and staff at Boulder Estates where Fred spent seven years, also his caregivers for the last year Kasey, April, Caryn, Carla, Joni, Nancy, and Brice.
Arrangements with Horvath Funeral Service, Minneota, Minn., 507.872.6119, www.
horvathfuneralservice.com