Lynn E.

Flygare

Lynn Flygare, age 82 of Courtland died Monday, November 9, 2026 in St. Cloud.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11am on Friday, November 13, 2026 at Cathedral of the Holy Trinity in New Ulm. Burial will follow in the New Ulm Catholic Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 4-7pm on Thursday, November 12, 2026 and will continue from 10-11am on Friday, at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home – SOUTH chapel.

To leave an online condolence for the family or to sign the guest book go to: mvfh.org

Lynn is survived by his daughters, Amy Flygare of St. Cloud and Susan (John) Jordahl of Sartell; granddaughter, Gracelynn Jordahl; sister, Melba Graupman of Nicollet; brothers, Marc (Kristine) Flygare of Mankato, Duane (Carol) Flygare of Winthrop; important friend, Nikki Lucas of Jordan; many Guggisberg in-laws; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Polly Flygare; son, Chuck Flygare; brother-in-law, Gary Graupman.

Lynn Earl Flygare was born on August 18, 1944 in New Ulm to Ronald and Lillian (Alm) Flygare. He was a 1962 graduate of Gibbon High School. On October 16, 1965, Lynn was united in marriage to Pauline “Polly” Guggisberg at St. Willibrord's Catholic Church in Gibbon. They were blessed with a son and two daughters, whom they raised together in Courtland. Lynn proudly served in the New Ulm National Guard for 15 years. He dedicated much of his career to agriculture, serving as farm manager at Supersweet Foods Research Farm for 33 years and later working for Hanska Farmers Co-op for 13 years. He retired in 2011. Lynn also gave many years of service to his community through the Courtland Fire Department, where he served for 30 years, including 13 years as chief. He retired from the department in 2003. Lynn also held various offices in both state and regional fire organizations. He was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, where he served on the Finance Council and as a lector and Eucharistic minister. Lynn was also a proud supporter of Courtland Baseball and spent many years coaching little league. He was a 40-year member of the Winthrop Golf Course, where he enjoyed time on the course. Above all, Lynn enjoyed spending time with his family. He had a great sense of humor and a way of spreading laughter wherever he went. He will be dearly missed by all who loved him. Blessed be his memory.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to Courtland Fire Department, NUACS building fund, New Ulm Allina Oncology.