Phillip Landsem

Phillip C. Landsem, age 70, resident of Edmore, ND, died Friday, June 3, 2011 at his home in Edmore.

Phillip Claire Landsem was born April 3, 1941 at Devils Lake, ND, the son of Lawrence and Evelyn (Rice) Landsem. He was baptized in Minnesota and confirmed in St. Hans Lutheran Church, rural Edmore. He was raised on the family farm and attended Highland Center School. Phillip graduated from Edmore High School in 1959. He then went to Fargo, attending Hansen Auto School, then worked at a gas station there. From there he went to the west coast seeking employment. Phillip enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962, attending boot camp in San Diego, CA. He served with the Sea-Bees from 1962 to 1964 and was stationed in Okinawa and Thailand. After his discharge, he worked with heavy road equipment in several states. Phillip moved back to Edmore in 1995 where he worked doing home repairs and painting. He was an avid Minnesota Twins fan. Some of his many hobbies were mowing lawns, fishing, guns, and squirrel hunting. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and social hour with the local residents.

Phillip will be deeply missed by his daughter, Karla "Goobin 1" McLaughlin & her husband Chad of Park River, ND; 4 grandchildren, Haille and Evan McLaughlin of Park River, Nikita Huset-McLaughlin of St. Thomas, ND, and Hope Axvig of Kindred, ND; his mother, Evelyn Landsem of Edmore; a sister, Sherrie Walford & her husband Larry of Devils Lake, ND; his nephews, Matt & David Landsem of Edmore; his honorary daughter, Karla "Goobin 2" Martinson of Edmore; and his special friend, Fiona Woodward of Grand Forks, ND.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Landsem; and his brother, Lowell Landsem.

The Funeral Service for Phillip will be held at Concordia Lutheran Church, Edmore, on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Officiating will be the Reverend Don Reynolds. Interment will be at St. Hans Cemetery, rural Edmore. Visitation will be held at the Aaker Funeral Home, Lakota, on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and will continue at the church on Wednesday, beginning at 12:00 p.m. until the time of service.