Lynn James Stroklund , 77, Onalaska, WA, formerly of Kenmare and Tioga, ND, died Monday, January 11, 2021 in a Centralia, WA hospital.

Lynn James Stroklund was born in Kenmare, ND. December 10, 1943 to John A. Stroklund and Ida Jean (Ennis) Stroklund of Donnybrook, ND. He was raised primarily in the Donnybrook ND area. He spent most of his younger years living in a rural/agriculture environment. He graduated high school in 1962 from the Northwest School of Agriculture, Crookston, MN. He was active in basketball and track.

During his younger years, he worked on farms and cattle auction/feedlot business, in Bakersfield, CA. He also worked on the Yellowtail Dam in Ft. Smith, MT. His jobs in the Tioga oil fields included pipeline and working on work over rigs. While attending Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA, he completed a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and one in Psychology. His Master's degree was in Business Administration. After graduating from Eastern Washington University, he went to work for the State of Washington, DSHS. There he was employed as a Parole and Probation Officer, Budget Specialist and for the last several years as a Regional Business Manager until his retirement.

He married the love of his life and closest friend Helen Louisa (Torka) on June 30, 1973. They had two children, Becky and Roger. When his wife retired in 2003, they moved to Onalaska, WA.

His hobbies included hunting, fishing, reloading ammunition, and target shooting. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association, Washington arms Collectors, and Everett Sportsmen Club.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents John and Ida Stroklund, brothers John (Jack) and Donald and a special uncle and aunt, Nels and Mable Olson.

Lynn is survived by his faithful and loving wife Helen, children, Becky (Javier) Herrera, Meridian, Idaho, and Roger (Jenna) Stroklund, Ventura CA, grandchildren Ely Sellin, Amanda Sellin, Elizabeth River Stroklund, and Rory Stroklund, brothers: Allen (Jodi) Grand Prairie, TX; Dale, Lacey, WA; James M. (Laurel), Yakima, WA; Tim (Karen), Alexandria, MN; John G. (Anne), Everett, WA; along with numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, uncles and aunts.

A private family burial will be held at Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot, ND, near his special uncle and aunt, Nels and Mable Olson.
In lieu of memorials to the family, donations can be made to the Nation Rifle Association. He will be missed in our lives and will not be forgotten.