Jeffrey Curtis Lindberg, age 49 of Forest Lake, MN and Anchor Point, AK passed away on January 7, 2017. Jeff was born in Duluth, MN on June 2, 1967 and was lovingly adopted by Curt and Marilyn Lindberg when he was 6 weeks old. Jeff was raised on a small hobby farm in Forest Lake and graduated from Forest Lake Sr. High in 1985. He was an excellent auto mechanic and could fix anything that came his way; he was sought after by many employers in his field. Shortly after high school, Jeff married and had two children, Nicholas and Samantha Lindberg, who he loved very much. Jeff had many friends and always made everyone feel welcome. He was very well liked by everyone, but meant the world to his family. Jeff’s true passion was the outdoors; he was an outstanding fisherman and sportsman. Jeff and his father, Curt, spent many years hunting, fishing and making wonderful memories together. Jeff’s passion for the outdoors finally drew him to Alaska in 1996, where he spent the next 21 years.
The following words are from his friends in Alaska:
Jeff visited Alaska many times before making Alaska his home in 1996. He lived and worked as an auto mechanic in Anchorage and Eagle River before coming to the Homer and Anchor Point area. He once said that when he came over the Baycrest Hill and saw the awesome view and majesty, “This is where I will die.” He was never afraid of death, saying “There is only one who decides when it is our time”. Jeff quickly acclimated to the Alaska lifestyle, and became an enthusiastic and intense outdoorsman. He loved anything to do with guns, including shooting, collecting, reloading, and reading about them. He also loved hunting, fishing and snowmobiling. He enjoyed planning and building a small cabin, as he would say “my man cave”. He did some guiding and commercial fishing in his time; he was considered a Jack of all trades. Jeff worked for Thurmond’s Auto in Anchor Point for many years, before starting Jeff’s Motor-Head Shed in Anchor Point.
Celebration of life will be held Sunday, October 18, 2020 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, with service at 2:30 PM, at The Peterson Chapel, 300 Main Street North, St. Michael, MN.