Gayle and Leonard Rognaldson
Gayle Rognaldson was born January 14, 1917 in Crosby, MN to Joseph and Frances Prushek. She married Leonard Rognaldson on May 7, 1949 in Brainerd, MN. Together, Leonard and Gayle farmed in rural Brainerd. Gayle retired from the Office of Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Jolly Free Timers, Samaria Circle, Isaac Walton League, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Florence Rebekah Lodge, Sons of Norway, Sagatun Lodge, Bethany Good Samaritan Volunteers, Brainerd Ladies Drum and Bugle Corps., Crow Wing County Historical Society, Meals on Wheels volunteer, and the American Red Cross.
Together, Leonard and Gayle gave generously to many organizations including:
- Central Lakes College scholarship program (in memory of Gayle)
- Crow Wing County Historical Society
- American Red Cross
- American Cancer Society (Brainerd Chapter)
- Northland Arboretum
- Trinity Lutheran Church
Gayle Rognaldson – January 14, 1917 – June 4, 1997
Leonard Rognaldson – June 26, 1908 – October 23, 1997
Impact
“It is a great honor to be awarded the Gayle Rognaldson Memorial Scholarship, so I can continue to further my college education. With your donation, it will help me finish up my A.A. degree at Central Lakes College and I will be one step closer to fulfilling my dream.”
- Fall 2014 Scholarship Recipient/Associate in Arts Student
“I am truly honored to have been selected as the recipient of the Gayle Rognaldson Memorial Scholarship. Thank you for your generosity which has allowed me to continue my education and relieve some stress on my financial situation.”
- Spring 2016 Scholarship Recipient
“Thank you for making this scholarship possible. As a nontraditional student who has already been in the workforce for several years, going back to school was a huge decision for me, especially financially. I am a full-time student with two part-time jobs and juggling school and work is very challenging at times. This scholarship will allow me to focus more on my schooling without wondering how my books and supplies will be paid for.”
- Fall 2015 Scholarship Recipient