Lorinda Cozad

Lorinda “Rin” Cozad (Bauman)
Age 72 of Cottage Grove
Passed away on July 27, 2017 at her home under hospice care. Survived by children, Steve (Lynn), Susan (Jeff) Welch, Sheri; grandchildren, Misty, Robert (Angela), Duane; great grandchildren, Rachel, Declan; siblings, Robert “Bob” (Sue) , Nancy (Bob) Steele; sisters-in-law, Ako Bauman, Linda (Bud) Bryen; brother-in-law, Darwin Cozad; many other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by husband, Duane; parents, Ralph & Edna; brother, Steve .
Lorinda was born on August 6, 1944 to Ralph & Edna (Schubert) Bauman in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Lincoln High School, and met Duane Cozad on a blind date. They married on December 30, 1962 in Council Bluffs, Iowa and were stationed in many different states while Duane served his country in the US Navy. They settled in Cottage Grove in 1980 and continued to raise their family. Lorinda worked for the US Postal Service for 22 years. She was active in the Red Barn Auxiliary and St. Paul Park Legion. She worked with her husband on furniture restoration, enjoyed bowling, playing bingo, fishing and camping.
Funeral service 11 am Tuesday, Aug 1, 2017 at Kok Funeral Home (7676 80th St. S.) with visitation 5-8 Monday, July 31 at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service . Interment Acacia Park Cemetery, Mendota Heights.