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Lloyd Daniel Rontti, 88, of Esko passed away Monday, Oct. 24, 2022, in his home. He was born on Sept. 13, 1934, in Atkinson, Minnesota. Lloyd served in the U.S. Army from 1958 to 1960. On July 29, 1961, he married Rose Carol Norman.

Lloyd retired in 1992, after serving 31 years with the U.S. Postal Service.

Lloyd was a do-it-yourself handyman. He loved his children, grandchildren and great-grandchild. He enjoyed their visits so much.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose; son Philip; and daughter Karen.

Lloyd is survived by his children Pamela, Diane, Darlene, Mark, Susan, Peter and Barbara; grandchildren, Bruce, Hannah, Mark Jr., Grace, Emily, Olivia, Anthony and Ethan; great-granddaughter, Isla Rose; and his brothers, Don and Harvey.

Visitation: 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5 at Atkins Northland Funeral Home, 801 14th St., Cloquet. The family requests masks be worn and social distancing observed. A private family funeral service will be held. To sign the guestbook and leave an online tribute, see http://www.atkinsnorthlandfuneralhome.com.