Gordon Clinton Yngsdal, age 85 of Hayfield, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2011 with his family at his side.

Gordon was born on January 19, 1926 in Vernon Township in Dodge County, MN to Edwin and Alma Yngsdal. He grew up on the family farm in the Rock Dell area. He served his country in the US Army as a Constabulary Officer during WWII. On June 14, 1952 he married Irene Lois Bolstad at Evangor Lutheran Church in Sargeant, MN. Gordon owned and operated Yngsdal's Upholstery in Hayfield for over 50 years. His hobbies included going to local Flea Markets, auctions, and frequent trips to the barbershop to see his friends.

He is survived by his wife Irene of 59 years, his children, Robert (Sheila) of the Philippines, Bruce of Minneapolis, Ricky of Glendale, CA, Cindy (Barry) Hovey of Austin, and Jeff of Rochester, nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Allen Yngsdal, a granddaughter, Sonya and a nephew Terry.

A funeral service for Gordon will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, October 21, 2011 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hayfield with Pastor Paul Hauschild officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. A private burial of Gordon's ashes will occur at a later date.

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com