Myrtle Lombard, age 78, of Foreston, passed away Dec. 15, 2024 at the Milaca Elim Home. Mass of Christian Burial was Dec. 19 at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church in Foreston. The Rev. Timothy Gapinski officiated and burial took place in the parish cemetery. There was a visitation from at the church Thursday. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Myrtle Lombard was born April 7, 1946, in Hewitt to Victor and Mary Pearl (Hanes) Wachlin. She graduated from Foley High School, class of 1964. She married Donald Lombard July 25, 1964, and he preceded her in death. She then married Richard Lombard May 18, 1974, at St. Louis Catholic Church in Foreston. Myrtle lived and farmed near Foreston all of her life. She worked as a hairdresser and beautician for many years. She also worked at the casino and Casey’s in Foley. She enjoyed painting, traveling and crocheting and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her sons and daughter, Roger of Foreston, Paul (Brenda) of Oglivie and Julie (Eric) Castle of Willmar; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and a grandson, Tony Ziwicki.
