David L. Isaacson, age 78, of Nerstrand, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Three Links Care Center, Northfield.
Funeral services will be held at Grace Lutheran Church, Nerstrand on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will be at the Nerstrand Cemetery with military rites will be provided by Rice County Central Veterans Association.
Visitation will be held at Grace Lutheran Nerstrand from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday.
A celebration of life will be held at the Elks Club 28 3rd Street N. W., Faribault after the interment service.
Arrangements are being completed by the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault.
David L., the son of Manford L. and Marlys A. (Rongley) Isaacson was born April 27, 1945, in Faribault. After graduating from Faribault High School in 1963, David proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1963 – 1967. David was called home to start his lifelong passion for Allis – Chalmers and farm machinery when his father got sick. On June 1, 1968, David was united in marriage to Penny (Iverson) Thurnau at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Owatonna. David served many years on the Nerstrand City Council and was a volunteer firefighter for Nerstrand Fire Department. He was the mayor of Nerstrand for many years and a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church, Nerstrand serving on many committees. He was a member of Faribault Elks #1166 and Faribault American Legion Post 43. David along with his parents and brothers owned Isaacson Implement, Nerstrand. David and Penny became sole owners of Isaacson Implement in 1990. They were inducted into the Rice County Historical Society in 2022. He also was a member of the Rice County Fair Board for many years and in 2016 received the Rice County Friend of the Fair award for all his support and dedication to the Rice County 4-H Program.
David enjoyed bowling, fishing, snowmobiling, playing cards and traveling with friends and family. David’s most precious time was spent with his family at the cabin.
David was a true salesman. He made many friends wherever he was with his pen and paper in his shirt pocket, and he also knew the prices and was ready for a sale. Many customers became not only friends, but family also. Thank you to our customers that supported our family.
Survivors include his wife, Penny; children, Jeff (and Mary) Isaacson, Anne Gilster (Bryan Lowe), Jill (and Rick) Swenson and John (and Alex) Isaacson; grandchildren, Megan (and Derek) Melhouse, Allison (and Adam) Peine, Paige (and Jake) Gilster, Chelsea (and Kaya) Gilster, Kylie Lowe, Lexi (and Joe) Bauer, Madi Isaacson, Mikaela (and Maxwell) Isaacson, Gianna Isaacson, David Isaacson and Noah Isaacson; great grandchildren, Winslow Melhouse, Luna Melhouse and Beau Bauer; siblings, Betty (and Henry) Hull, Gary Isaacson, Richard Isaacson, Jim (and Marcy) Isaacson; in-laws, Richard (and Joan) Iverson, John (and Lila) Iverson and Peggy (and Curtis) Radtke.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, Manford and Marlys Isaacson; father and mother-in-law Mickey and Phyllis Iverson, sister-in-law Peggy Isaacson.
Special thanks to Three Links Care Center and Allina Hospice, Owatonna, for all the love and care they have given to David.
Memorials may be given in memory to Three Links Care Center, Northfield, Allina Hospice, Owatonna, Grace Lutheran Church, Nerstrand, and the Rice County Historical Society.
