Lowell "Louie" Falling

July 18, 2013

Lowell "Louie" Falling, age 86, of Hutchinson, died Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the Cokato Manor. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 27, 2013, at the New Life Assembly of God Church (nlagcokato.com) in Cokato with Pastor Al Jones officiating. A time to gather with the family will be held one hour prior to the service at the church. The Johnson Funeral Home in Dassel is in charge of arrangements. Lowell Willard "Louie" Falling, the son of Albert and Myrtle "Danielson" Falling, was born on November 2, 1926, in Hutchinson, Minnesota. He grew up in the Hutchinson area and was baptized and confirmed at the Lamson Evangelical Free Church. He attended the Bear Lake School for his education. Louie served his country in the United States Army and was stationed in the Philippines during the last portion of World War II. In 1948, Louie was united in marriage to Gloria Mae Davis in Little Falls, Minnesota. Together they made their home on the Falling family farm in the Lamson area where he kept busy with farm chores and spending time outside. He enjoyed spending time with family and had a soft spot in his heart for his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved farming, animals, and spending time at Canterbury Park in Shakopee. He is survived by his daughter, Debra Schoenig of Chaska, six grandchildren, Brett Schoenig, Carrie Moiser, Heather Erickson, Dustin Falling, Lindsey and Amanda Falling, seven great grandchildren, Mason, Madison, and Kennedy Erickson, Milo and Signe Moiser, and Dylan and Morgan Falling. He is also survived by his five sisters, Fern Perciado of Seattle, WA, Marlys Heller of Excelsior, Janet Wall of Victoria, Voni (Charlie) Sangren of Dassel, and June Beach of Hutchinson and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria on March 11, 2013, his son, Terry Falling, his parents, and one brother, Milan.