Floyd Lee Bottem (Updated)

Floyd Lee Bottem age 97, of Worthington, MN and formerly of Lamberton, MN died on June 24, 2024, at Sanford in Luverne, MN.

Visitation will be on Friday, June 28, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Lamberton, MN. Service will be held at the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church on Friday at 11:00 am. The clergy will be Pastor Steve Walswick. Interment will be at the Lamberton Cemetery.

Arrangements are with the Sturm Funeral Home in Lamberton, MN. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sturmfh.com.

Floyd Lee Bottem was born April 13, 1927 to Fred and Hannah (Lee) in Watonwan County, MN. When Floyd was a young boy his family moved to Lamberton. He served in the US Army from 1946-1947. On July 18, 1953, he was united in marriage to Doris Haas in Springfield. Floyd worked for Redwood County for 28 years and also served on the fire department for 20 years. In 2000, the couple moved to Worthington. Floyd enjoyed vegetable gardening, fishing, camping, hunting and traveling and was a member of the Sportsman’s Club . He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and the Lamberton American Legion.

Floyd is survived by his wife Doris Bottem of Worthington; daughter Debra Grimmius of Worthington; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-law – Ricky Grimmius and brothers – Ernie (Annie) Bottem and Lester (Eunice) Bottem.