Leo Alf Storbakken, 88, of Eagan, Minnesota, went to be with Jesus while at home Monday, November 22 surrounded by his loving family. He was born November 5, 1922 in Veblen, South Dakota to Alf and Rosetta (Edson) Storbakken. Leo served with the United States Navy in the Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II.

He married Glada Schmidt in 1949. They farmed briefly in South Dakota before moving to Minneapolis, Minnesota where he worked as an aircraft mechanic, specializing in sheet metal. His wife, children, and faith brought him the greatest joy. Leo and family enjoyed traveling and spending time at the lake during the early years. He loved fishing, tinkering in the garage, and gardening. Tomatoes and roses were his specialty. He and Glada also valued a big circle of friends, who over the years, danced, played whist, and just hung out together. He loved people and they him. For sixteen retirement years, he and Glada wintered in Texas and fished the Gulf. He will be forever loved and remembered.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years Glada, daughters Renae and Marsha, son Allen (Kristi), grandchildren Lee (Sara), Terri, Sarah, and Corey, great-grandchildren Tyus, Kaitlyn, Raiha, and Allison, siblings Alvin (Marie) Storbakken, Mable Realdsen, Ruth Nelson, and Lillian (Erling) Berger, and sisters-in-law Laurel and Ruthie Storbakken. Leo was preceded in death by brothers Carl and Roy.

Funeral Services are scheduled for 10 AM Monday, November 29 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, 12650 Johnny Cake Ridge Road, Apple Valley. Visitation 3-5 PM Sunday, November 28 at the Henry W. Anderson Mortuary, 14850 Garrett Avenue, Apple Valley, (952) 432-2331 and 1 hour prior to service time at church. Interment will be in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis.