Warren Allen Bakken, 61 of Crookston Mn, formerly of Mentor MN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June 26, 2025
Warren Allen Bakken was born on November 17, 1963, in Crookston, MN, to Allen and Linda (Lenhart) Bakken. Warren grew up in Mentor, MN. During his teenage years, he worked for a farmer near Erskine, MN. Warren moved around quite a bit after high school. He met Rachel’s mother Ella St. Peters in the early 90’s and in February of 1991 Rachel was born. Warren had worked various jobs around the Warren, MN area and the Crookston, MN area; he could never sit still for very long! On June 22, 2012, Warren Married Frances Malinowski; they made their home together in Crookston, MN.
Warren enjoyed visiting friends and family around the area. He didn’t care if he knew you for years or just striking up a new conversation with a complete stranger. Over the years he spent quite a bit of time with his friend “Big O” in his prized Peterbilt riding around the states with him. He very much enjoyed his time out on the road with him and would tell all kinds of stories of trips they had. He loved the outdoors and spent a lot of time riding bicycle around town. He had a love of going to the casino, loved playing slots, bingo, Pull tabs and of course scratch offs! You could always tell where Warren was by following the Mountain Dew Can trail. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Warren is survived by his wife, Frances; Daughter, Rachel Bakken (Tom Olson) of Thief River Falls, MN; Mother Linda Bakken of North Branch, MN; Brothers Brian (Laura) Bakken of Warroad, MN; Clayton (Jen Tvedt) Bakken of Mentor MN; And Sister Janelle Bakken (Josh Agnes) of Harris MN. Along with several Nieces, aunts, uncles and friends.
Warren is preceded in Death by His Father Allen Bakken in 2008; Grandparents, Louis and Amanda Bakken, George and Ella Lenhart, Several Aunts and Uncles, and his dear friend “Big O” (Larry Olson)
Funeral Services will be held on Monday June 30, 2025, at 11:00 Am at Stenshoel-Houske funeral home in Crookston. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am. Interment will take place at Hope Lutheran Cemetery in Fosston MN following the service.
The Family would like to thank all who came today to celebrate the life of Warren Bakken.