Palmer Oscar TONSAGER

Other Events and Attributes:

• Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1907-25133
• Minnesota Death Certificate: 1981-MN-020976
• Occupation: Railroad Worker
• Social Security Number: 707-12-2539 issued as “RR” before 1951

Notes:

Apparently a railroad worker according to his SS#.

Spelled “Palmar” on his birth certificate.

DOB 5 November 1907 in Dalbydata.

He and his wife and their two daughters lived in Farmington at the time of the 1940 census. He was a section laborer for a railroad.

Birth:
Nov 15 on his birth certificate

Died:
Ramsey County on death certificate

Palmer married Velma Hermina SANDMANN on 12 Dec 1936 in Scott County, Minnesota. Velma (daughter of Frederick (Fred) A SANDMANN and Alma Charlotte LUHMANN) was born on 12 Sep 1911 in Scott County, Minnesota; died on 16 Mar 2003 in Burnsville, Dakota County, Minnesota; was buried in Corinthian Cemetery, Empire Twp, Dakota County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Bonnie June Stapf (nee: Tonsager), age 84 of Farmington, MN and Davenport, FL passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on May 11th.

Bonnie was born June 4th, 1937 to Palmer and Velma Tonsager. She grew up in Farmington, MN, where she met and later would marry the love of her life, Myron. In their over 61 years of marriage, they built a home, raised three children, and built a company where she was a real estate broker. In their retirement years, they spent most winters in Florida with good friends, enjoyed their social club, traveling around the world and golf outings.

Bonnie loved to cook. There wasn't a recipe or kitchen gadget she didn't have. She was a gracious and frequent hostess, throwing great parties and warm family gatherings. She was a die-hard Vikings fan - usually. She was vibrant and fearless, and she loved to laugh and spend time with her people. After a debilitating stroke five years ago, her only complaint was that she could no longer go dancing.

Bonnie is survived by her beloved husband Myron, daughters Lisa Thostenson (Mark), Stacy Fleming (Brian) and son Darin Stapf, six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and her special dog MeToo and cat Sammie. A Celebration of Life will be held open house style at Celt's Pub in Farmington on Thursday July 7th from 4-7pm. Feel free to wear purple, orange or green, and bring stories or photos to share. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made to the family. A scholarship to St. Paul College Culinary Arts cooking school is planned.

Bonnie married M.M. STAPF [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Otte, Marguerite Ellen "Margo" died peacefully surrounded by family at her home in Richmond, Texas, on October 30th at the age of 80. Margo was born and raised in Farmington, Minnesota, and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelors Degree in Education. She received her Masters from the University of Minnesota Mankato. She met her lifelong love, Darrell, in high school and they were married for almost 60 years. Margo taught at Farmington Elementary School for more than 30 years and touched many lives with her passion for teaching. Margo enjoyed golfing, dancing, reading, playing cards and growing her beautiful flowers which she shared with her family and friends. After retiring, they enjoyed spending the winters in Arizona and Texas and summers at the lake in Wisconsin. Her and Darrell also greatly enjoyed attending and cheering for their grandchildren at all their sporting events. Margo is preceded in death by her parents, Palmer and Velma Tonsager and by son Douglas. She is survived by her husband, Darrell and children; Doneen Viall, David and Melissa Otte, Barb and Adam Borrowman. Margo was a wonderful grandma and great-grandma to Kylynn, Becca, Nick, Logan, Keegan, Kendall, Mitchell, Cambell and Rily. She is also survived by sister Bonnie and her husband Myron Stapf and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be greatly missed. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers will be donated to a project at Farmington Elementary School.

Marguerite married D.A. OTTE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]