Lenh Dinh Phan

Lenh Dinh Phan

Lenh Dinh Phan age 79 of Redwood Falls passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at North Memorial Medical Center in Robbinsdale.  Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to service at the church on Monday.  Interment is in the Redwood Falls Cemetery.  Online condolences may be sent at www.stephensfuneralservice.com.  Stephens Funeral Service – Redwood Valley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

Lenh Dinh Phan was born November 13, 1937 in Vietnam. He was united in marriage to Nam “Nancy” Thi Le.  As a Vietnamese refugee, Lenh came to the United States with his family in July 1975. They were sponsored by Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Redwood Falls, where he has been a member of the community for the past 42 years. In Vietnam, Lenh worked as a telephone technician at the U.S. Embassy in Saigon from 1967-1975. After he arrived to the U.S., Lenh worked at the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Factory for 25 years as a Lime Rock Shovel Operator. When he retired in September 2001, he was second in seniority.  Lenh was a longtime member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, tinkering in the garage, and walking at the RACC.  He dreamed of building a home for his family and was so proud when he was able to achieve that goal in 1991. He loved spending time at home, watching television, and was a dedicated NBA fan. Most of all Lenh loved spending time with his family.

Lenh is survived by his wife Nam of 54 years; sons: Linh Phan of Redwood Falls, Lon (Nancy) Phan of Silver Springs, MD & Luyen (Gam) Phan of Northfield; daughters Tracy Phan of Minneapolis & Tina Phan Jenniges (John) of Redwood Falls; grandchildren: Sam & Ethan Phan and Mila Jenniges; and many other relatives and friends.  Preceding him in death are his parents and a brother.

15 thoughts on “Lenh Dinh Phan”

  1. TJ and Elaine Jenniges

    Our sympathy to the Phan family. Lenh will be and is missed in our morning walks at Racc and always getting a smile and greeting from him. We enjoyed his teasing and stories he told of his life. What a wonderful person he was.

  2. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Lenh’s family, so very sorry to hear of Lenh’s passing. He was a very dedicated employee of Southern MN Beet Sugar Cooperative. Blessed be his memory.
    Karen Zieske

  3. Kim Kissner-Drees

    My deepest sympathies to the Phan Family. May great memories of your loved one bring you peace.

  4. Diane and John Woodford

    So sorry to hear of Lenh’s death. We ask God to surround his family with peace and hope. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nancy, Tina and rest of the family. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow. Diane & John Woodford

  5. Tina and Family,

    So sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Sending prayers for you and your family.

  6. Ida Mat Aris, Sam Hashim, Haikel Shamsudin and Perry

    Dear Luyen and Gam,

    We are so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace and may angels look after him from here on.

  7. Leon and Alice Neve

    Our thoughts and prayers of thankfulness to have known the whole Phan family, are with you all. May God give you peace and comfort in your sorrow.

  8. Deb Munsterman

    Tina, John, Mila and the entire Phan family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this heart breaking time. May God give you strength and peace.

  9. Tracy and family– I am sorry for your loss. What a great family your father has. Take good care during the difficult time and know you’re in my thoughts and prayers.

  10. So sorry for the loss of your father. I ask God to comfort you and your family at this time. Hold on to all those wonderful memories you have of all the good times. God bless you all.

  11. Jeanne Rebstock Foust

    Dear Phantom family,

    My deepest sympathy at your loss.

    Jeanne Rebstock Foust
    (Jack & Torchie’s daughter)

  12. Nancy and family. I am very sorry to hear about Lenh. I have many fond memories as a child with your family. Dawn

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