Paulette Lendtvedt

Paulette “Polly” Ann Lendtvedt, 78, of Brainerd, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2025.

Polly was born on March 28, 1946, to Virgin “Pat” and MaryAnn (Kindler) Sackett in Springfield, Minnesota. She married Steven Lendtvedt on September 19, 1964, in Storden, Minnesota. Polly was honored as the homecoming queen of her high school’s class of 1964. She was a homemaker and spent many years raising her children and later helping to watch over her grandson, Elijah. She worked for Aflac for many years and owned a womens fine clothing shoppe for several years in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. She was a true warrior, bravely confronting numerous profound medical challenges with remarkable strength.

Polly enjoyed her family, cooking and reading books. She had a passion for wholistic healing. Polly’s beloved grandson, Elijah, brought her immense joy and will always remain a source of pride, even beyond her passing. Above all else, she loved spending time with her family, especially her daughter Shanyn and grandson Elijah. Polly will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She touched many lives.

Polly is survived by her husband, Steven; her mother, MaryAnn; daughter, Shanyn (Lendtvedt) Flaten; grandson, Elijah Rock-Lendtvedt, and his mom, Devaney Rock; Aunt Elaine (Sackett) Mahaffey; many nieces, nephews, and extended family. She is preceded in death by her father, Pat; son, Layne Lendtvedt; infant daughter, Deven; and brothers, Steve Sackett and Scott Sackett.

A gathering of friends and family to remember Polly will be held from 2pm - 4pm on April 12, 2025 at the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel in Baxter.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Brenny Family Funeral Chapel, Baxter.

FLORAL INFORMATION: North County Floral 218.825.0522