Remembrances A — G
Bruce Anderson
Bruce DeWayne Anderson of Bloomington, Minnesota, age 70, succumbed to CoViD-19 on December 10, 2020 and went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Bruce was born on August 11, 1950 the son of L. DeWayne and Ruby Anderson. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1968 and from the University of Minnesota in 1972. Bruce was always the person to ask when it came to numbers. In fact, he chose not to retire because of how much he enjoyed working with numbers. He was the numbers guy at Bethesda Church as well, where he was a member for 45 years. Bruce was the face of Bethesda to many. As an usher he was always the first to greet people and make them feel welcome. Bruce’s generosity has made a lasting impact on his church family.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol. Together they loved traveling. Their favorite destination was Hawaii but most of their trips were to be with their children and grandchildren. Family was a priority to Bruce who never liked to miss a birthday for any of his 12 grandchildren. Bruce’s walk with the Lord was clearly shown through his generosity and integrity. Bruce was a devoted husband, loving father, nurturing grandfather, and above all, a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Anderson; daughter, Denise (Aaron) Triplett and grandchildren, Grayce, Faith, and Hope; son, Mark (Jill) Anderson and grandchildren, Caleb and Anneliese; son, David (Rachael) Anderson and grandchildren, Kendall, Parker, Connor, Cody, and Hunter; daughter, Carrie (Jason) Rodahl and grandchildren, Elsie and Edith; brother, Bob (Pat) Anderson; brother, Jeff (Peggy) Anderson; sister, Carol (Tim) DeLapp; sister-in-law, Susan Anderson.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father, L. DeWayne Anderson; mother, Ruby Anderson; and brother, Keith Anderson.
Source: Cremation Society of Minnesota
Bruce was born on August 11, 1950 the son of L. DeWayne and Ruby Anderson. He graduated from Alexandria High School in 1968 and from the University of Minnesota in 1972. Bruce was always the person to ask when it came to numbers. In fact, he chose not to retire because of how much he enjoyed working with numbers. He was the numbers guy at Bethesda Church as well, where he was a member for 45 years. Bruce was the face of Bethesda to many. As an usher he was always the first to greet people and make them feel welcome. Bruce’s generosity has made a lasting impact on his church family.
Bruce is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carol. Together they loved traveling. Their favorite destination was Hawaii but most of their trips were to be with their children and grandchildren. Family was a priority to Bruce who never liked to miss a birthday for any of his 12 grandchildren. Bruce’s walk with the Lord was clearly shown through his generosity and integrity. Bruce was a devoted husband, loving father, nurturing grandfather, and above all, a follower of the Lord Jesus Christ.
He is survived by his wife, Carol A. Anderson; daughter, Denise (Aaron) Triplett and grandchildren, Grayce, Faith, and Hope; son, Mark (Jill) Anderson and grandchildren, Caleb and Anneliese; son, David (Rachael) Anderson and grandchildren, Kendall, Parker, Connor, Cody, and Hunter; daughter, Carrie (Jason) Rodahl and grandchildren, Elsie and Edith; brother, Bob (Pat) Anderson; brother, Jeff (Peggy) Anderson; sister, Carol (Tim) DeLapp; sister-in-law, Susan Anderson.
Bruce was preceded in death by his father, L. DeWayne Anderson; mother, Ruby Anderson; and brother, Keith Anderson.
Source: Cremation Society of Minnesota
Perry Anderson
Perry Clifford Anderson of Decker, Michigan died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 in Saginaw, Michigan.
Perry was born in Alexandria on October 1, 1950 the son of Russell and Viola (Kleweno) Anderson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Garfield. Perry sang many times in church and was in high school band and choir. He enjoyed hunting with cousins, had a love for animals, spending many hours with his dogs and horse, and spending time with his family. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1968 and attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Perry married Sandy Bergman and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the submarine U.S.S. Batfish for nine years during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Bell Systems Training Center in Lisle, Illinois where he met and married Marcia Centilli. They made their home in Naperville, Illinois with Patrick Russell and Nicole Jean completing the family. In 1995, Perry, Marcia, and the kids moved to a farmstead in Decker, Michigan, a home where he spent many happy hours with his family and working on his farm. He was employed by GM Saginaw Iron Metal Casting as a supervisor.
Perry was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed elk hunting trips to Colorado, deer hunting in Michigan with his wife’s family, and made many trips to Minnesota to hunt with his family.
Perry is survived by his wife Marcia, son and daughter; Patrick Russell and Nicole Jean of Decker, Michigan; two sisters; Corliss and husband Allen Nelson of Alexandria, Minnesota; Gail Anderson of Garfield, Minnesota; three nieces; Nicole and husband Joe Schabel of Fargo, North Dakota; Heidi Nelson and Amanda Nelson of Alexandria, Minnesota; several aunts and uncles in Alexandria and many cousins. Also surviving are several sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law, five grandchildren and great nieces and nephews in Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and an infant brother, Scott Edward.
Source: funeral service program
Perry was born in Alexandria on October 1, 1950 the son of Russell and Viola (Kleweno) Anderson. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Garfield. Perry sang many times in church and was in high school band and choir. He enjoyed hunting with cousins, had a love for animals, spending many hours with his dogs and horse, and spending time with his family. He graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1968 and attended Augsburg College in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Perry married Sandy Bergman and served in the U.S. Navy aboard the submarine U.S.S. Batfish for nine years during the Vietnam War. He worked for the Bell Systems Training Center in Lisle, Illinois where he met and married Marcia Centilli. They made their home in Naperville, Illinois with Patrick Russell and Nicole Jean completing the family. In 1995, Perry, Marcia, and the kids moved to a farmstead in Decker, Michigan, a home where he spent many happy hours with his family and working on his farm. He was employed by GM Saginaw Iron Metal Casting as a supervisor.
Perry was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed elk hunting trips to Colorado, deer hunting in Michigan with his wife’s family, and made many trips to Minnesota to hunt with his family.
Perry is survived by his wife Marcia, son and daughter; Patrick Russell and Nicole Jean of Decker, Michigan; two sisters; Corliss and husband Allen Nelson of Alexandria, Minnesota; Gail Anderson of Garfield, Minnesota; three nieces; Nicole and husband Joe Schabel of Fargo, North Dakota; Heidi Nelson and Amanda Nelson of Alexandria, Minnesota; several aunts and uncles in Alexandria and many cousins. Also surviving are several sisters-in-law, and brothers-in-law, five grandchildren and great nieces and nephews in Michigan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, and an infant brother, Scott Edward.
Source: funeral service program
Carol (Antes) Vasaly
Vasaly, Carol Antes 68, of Saint Paul passed away July 4, 2018, following an accident.
She had a love of music and a gift for aesthetics, working as a floral designer in addition to running her own antique business.
She is survived by her daughter, Madeleine Vasaly; her former spouse, Tom Vasaly; and her brothers, Jerry Antes and Dale Antes, and their families.
Source: StarTribune
She had a love of music and a gift for aesthetics, working as a floral designer in addition to running her own antique business.
She is survived by her daughter, Madeleine Vasaly; her former spouse, Tom Vasaly; and her brothers, Jerry Antes and Dale Antes, and their families.
Source: StarTribune
Bob Botner
Robert "Bob" Elmer Botner passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Bob was born on June 28th, 1949 in Alexandria to Clifton and Olivia (Ellertson) Botner. He was baptized at East Moe Church in Garfield and confirmed at First Lutheran in Alexandria. Bob grew up in Alexandria on Lake Victoria with his three sisters, before that living in Minneapolis for a short time. Bob graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1968 and then completed schooling at Alexandria Technical College. He retired after 36 years of being a custodian at Knute Nelson Nursing Home. He enjoyed his job and loved the people and residents that he worked with. People who worked with Bob remember him fondly. Knute Nelson seemed like a second home to him.
He was united in marriage to Kathy Kuyava on October 27th, 1990 at East Moe Church. Bob and Kathy had twin girls together: Heather and Megan. They made their home in Alexandria and enjoyed living in their little house together and making memories on 8th street for 25 years.
Bob was an incredibly kind man and enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed hunting of any kind and fishing. Bob and Kathy enjoyed frequent trips to Florida together. He enjoyed spending time at the lake and being in the boat. He loved watching westerns and telling stories and "remember whens". He had a unique sense of humor and had the best laugh. He loved playing cards, mostly poker with family or cribbage with Kathy. He enjoyed camping with his family and was a Vikings fan through and through. Most of all, he loved his family fiercely and was very proud of them.
Bob is survived by his wife Kathy of Alexandria, Minnesota, daughter Heather Botner of Alexandria, Minnesota, daughter Megan (Riley) Hinman of Alexandria, Minnesota, sister Barbara Johnson of North Port, Florida, sister Donna (Joe) Holte of Henning, Minnesota, brother-in-law Tim Holte of Grygla, Minnesota, mother-in-law Lorraine Kuyava of Alexandria, Minnesota and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Olivia Botner, sister Marion Holte, brother-in-law Jon Johnson and father-in-law Norman Kuyava.
Source: Anderson Funeral Home
Bob was born on June 28th, 1949 in Alexandria to Clifton and Olivia (Ellertson) Botner. He was baptized at East Moe Church in Garfield and confirmed at First Lutheran in Alexandria. Bob grew up in Alexandria on Lake Victoria with his three sisters, before that living in Minneapolis for a short time. Bob graduated from Jefferson Senior High School in 1968 and then completed schooling at Alexandria Technical College. He retired after 36 years of being a custodian at Knute Nelson Nursing Home. He enjoyed his job and loved the people and residents that he worked with. People who worked with Bob remember him fondly. Knute Nelson seemed like a second home to him.
He was united in marriage to Kathy Kuyava on October 27th, 1990 at East Moe Church. Bob and Kathy had twin girls together: Heather and Megan. They made their home in Alexandria and enjoyed living in their little house together and making memories on 8th street for 25 years.
Bob was an incredibly kind man and enjoyed the simple things in life. He enjoyed hunting of any kind and fishing. Bob and Kathy enjoyed frequent trips to Florida together. He enjoyed spending time at the lake and being in the boat. He loved watching westerns and telling stories and "remember whens". He had a unique sense of humor and had the best laugh. He loved playing cards, mostly poker with family or cribbage with Kathy. He enjoyed camping with his family and was a Vikings fan through and through. Most of all, he loved his family fiercely and was very proud of them.
Bob is survived by his wife Kathy of Alexandria, Minnesota, daughter Heather Botner of Alexandria, Minnesota, daughter Megan (Riley) Hinman of Alexandria, Minnesota, sister Barbara Johnson of North Port, Florida, sister Donna (Joe) Holte of Henning, Minnesota, brother-in-law Tim Holte of Grygla, Minnesota, mother-in-law Lorraine Kuyava of Alexandria, Minnesota and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton and Olivia Botner, sister Marion Holte, brother-in-law Jon Johnson and father-in-law Norman Kuyava.
Source: Anderson Funeral Home
Marion (Botner) Holte
Marion June Holte, 59, died Monday, September, 21, 2009 at Altru Hospital, Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Marion was born June 11, 1950 in Alexandria the daughter of Clifton and Olivia (Ellertson) Botner. She was baptized at East Moe Lutheran Church in Garfield and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. She attended school in Alexandria and graduated from high school in 1968. She then attended Nursing School in Thief River Falls for two years and became licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Marion then worked at Bethany Homes in Alexandria for a short time.
She was united in marriage to Timothy Holte on April 18, 1970 at East Moe Lutheran Church in Garfield. To this union five children were born: Trevor, Jonathon, Jeddah, Joshua, and Jacklynn. With Tim serving in the United States Navy, they lived in Tennessee for a short time and in Maryland for 3 years where Marion worked as a nurse. In 1974 they made their home in Grygla, Minnesota. Marion worked at Northwestern Hospital in Thief River Falls. at REM in Roseau, Minnesota, and she also worked at various other jobs.
Marion helped a lot on the farm; she loved to cook and try new recipes; she enjoyed camping, family gatherings, gardening, sewing, traveling, working with her horses, and was active with her kids in 4-H and school. She was a member of the Community Bible Church in Grygla where she was very active in Release Time, Kids Club, Vacation Bible School and Sunday School.
Survivors include her husband, Tim of Grygla; children, Jonathan (Jenny) Holte of Powell, Wyoming, Jeddah (fiancée, Monique) Holte of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Joshua (fiancée, Amanda) Holte of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, Jacklynn Holte of Grygla; grandchildren, Jordyn, Hunter, Haleigh, Makenzie and Nataya; parents, Clifton and Olivia Botner of Alexandria; brother, Robert (Kathy) Botner of Alexandria; sisters, Barbara (Jon) Johnson of Osage, Minnesota and Donna (Jody) Holte of Grygla; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her infant son, Trevor; and her grandparents.
Source: Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Marion was born June 11, 1950 in Alexandria the daughter of Clifton and Olivia (Ellertson) Botner. She was baptized at East Moe Lutheran Church in Garfield and confirmed at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. She attended school in Alexandria and graduated from high school in 1968. She then attended Nursing School in Thief River Falls for two years and became licensed as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Marion then worked at Bethany Homes in Alexandria for a short time.
She was united in marriage to Timothy Holte on April 18, 1970 at East Moe Lutheran Church in Garfield. To this union five children were born: Trevor, Jonathon, Jeddah, Joshua, and Jacklynn. With Tim serving in the United States Navy, they lived in Tennessee for a short time and in Maryland for 3 years where Marion worked as a nurse. In 1974 they made their home in Grygla, Minnesota. Marion worked at Northwestern Hospital in Thief River Falls. at REM in Roseau, Minnesota, and she also worked at various other jobs.
Marion helped a lot on the farm; she loved to cook and try new recipes; she enjoyed camping, family gatherings, gardening, sewing, traveling, working with her horses, and was active with her kids in 4-H and school. She was a member of the Community Bible Church in Grygla where she was very active in Release Time, Kids Club, Vacation Bible School and Sunday School.
Survivors include her husband, Tim of Grygla; children, Jonathan (Jenny) Holte of Powell, Wyoming, Jeddah (fiancée, Monique) Holte of East Grand Forks, Minnesota, Joshua (fiancée, Amanda) Holte of Red Lake Falls, Minnesota, Jacklynn Holte of Grygla; grandchildren, Jordyn, Hunter, Haleigh, Makenzie and Nataya; parents, Clifton and Olivia Botner of Alexandria; brother, Robert (Kathy) Botner of Alexandria; sisters, Barbara (Jon) Johnson of Osage, Minnesota and Donna (Jody) Holte of Grygla; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her infant son, Trevor; and her grandparents.
Source: Johnson Funeral Service, Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Judy (Christianson) Olsen
Judy M. Olsen, 51, of Brandon, died Thursday, March 28, 2002, in Rochester, Minnesota.
Judy was born September 7, 1950, in Alexandria, the first child of Lowell and Lenore Christianson. She was baptized and confirmed at Spruce Hill Lutheran Church, rural Carlos. She graduated from Jefferson High School, Alexandria, in 1968 and Concordia College, Moorhead, in 1972 with a degree in elementary education. She began her teaching career in Paynesville.
After being diagnosed with leukemia in 1978, Judy underwent a successful bone marrow transplant. She returned to teaching in Paynesville. In 1984, Judy married Marcus Olsen of Garfield. They adopted two sons, Nathan in 1987 and Daniel in 1989. Judy taught at the elementary school in Brandon. Later she devoted her time to family and the family business, Chippewa Farms Greenhouse and Nursery in Brandon. She was an active member of Calvary Covenant Church in Evansville.
She is survived by her husband, Marcus; two sons, Daniel and Nathan; parents, Lowell and Lenore Christianson of Miltona; two sisters, Lynette (Peter) Thorvig of Hinckley and Nancy (Randy) Baker of Hancock; one brother, Larry (Alice) of Miltona; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and two uncles.
Source: Paynesville Press
Judy was born September 7, 1950, in Alexandria, the first child of Lowell and Lenore Christianson. She was baptized and confirmed at Spruce Hill Lutheran Church, rural Carlos. She graduated from Jefferson High School, Alexandria, in 1968 and Concordia College, Moorhead, in 1972 with a degree in elementary education. She began her teaching career in Paynesville.
After being diagnosed with leukemia in 1978, Judy underwent a successful bone marrow transplant. She returned to teaching in Paynesville. In 1984, Judy married Marcus Olsen of Garfield. They adopted two sons, Nathan in 1987 and Daniel in 1989. Judy taught at the elementary school in Brandon. Later she devoted her time to family and the family business, Chippewa Farms Greenhouse and Nursery in Brandon. She was an active member of Calvary Covenant Church in Evansville.
She is survived by her husband, Marcus; two sons, Daniel and Nathan; parents, Lowell and Lenore Christianson of Miltona; two sisters, Lynette (Peter) Thorvig of Hinckley and Nancy (Randy) Baker of Hancock; one brother, Larry (Alice) of Miltona; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents and two uncles.
Source: Paynesville Press
Marie (Collins) Baas
Marie June Baas, 62, died Friday, December 22, 2011, surrounded by her beloved family.
Marie was born February 9, 1949 in Alexandria to Clyde and Mertyce (Cole) Collins. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1968. She married Robert Baas on October 7, 1967. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliaries, Outreach Food Shelf, Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher and Vintage Car Club.
Her family was the most important thing in her life; being a grandma. She showered them with love, joy and praise. Her unconditional love extended beyond her family and she touched the lives of friends who couldn’t help but love her in return. Marie enjoyed reading, baking, gardening and canning and enjoyed going for rides in their vintage cars to go for ice cream.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Paula (Milo) Scott of Wadena, Timothy (Melissa) Baas of Carlos, and Michael (Amanda) Baas of Holmes City; grandchildren, Tyler and Kendra Scott, Jordon and Harliann Baas and Hunter Baas. She is also survived by her brothers, Gary Williams and Dennis Collins; and sister, Patricia Owens.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Source: Echo Press
Marie was born February 9, 1949 in Alexandria to Clyde and Mertyce (Cole) Collins. She graduated from Jefferson High School in 1968. She married Robert Baas on October 7, 1967. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliaries, Outreach Food Shelf, Girl Scout leader, Sunday school teacher and Vintage Car Club.
Her family was the most important thing in her life; being a grandma. She showered them with love, joy and praise. Her unconditional love extended beyond her family and she touched the lives of friends who couldn’t help but love her in return. Marie enjoyed reading, baking, gardening and canning and enjoyed going for rides in their vintage cars to go for ice cream.
She is survived by her husband, Robert; children, Paula (Milo) Scott of Wadena, Timothy (Melissa) Baas of Carlos, and Michael (Amanda) Baas of Holmes City; grandchildren, Tyler and Kendra Scott, Jordon and Harliann Baas and Hunter Baas. She is also survived by her brothers, Gary Williams and Dennis Collins; and sister, Patricia Owens.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers.
Source: Echo Press
Karl Eilers
“A great human being and friend, and an incredible musician,” with “a wildly inappropriate sense of humor.” Karl Eilers, 71, took his final bow on Tuesday, October 5th at his home near Nelson.
Karl was born in Alexandria on July 26th, 1950 to Donald and Ellen Eilers. He graduated from Jefferson High School and attended the University of Minnesota where he found his voice as a radio personality and audio engineer at the student radio station. He also managed to offend a number of administrators and made many life-long friends.
Karl discovered the love of his life at a young age: pipe organs. He was a recognized and respected organ performer, builder, and engineer. Renowned for his theater organ performances, Karl worked to bring pipe organ music of all kinds to the lives of those around him. He played in many venues, from a pizza restaurant named Cicero’s, to concert halls, to churches. He was a member of the American Theatre Organ Society, and half a dozen or so of those folks might speak of him fondly if pressed. He especially loved to provide music for silent films at the Heights Theater. Karl also found joy in sacred music, sharing his talents, and deep knowledge of liturgical music as an organist for several churches.
Karl lived most of his life in Minneapolis, working as an audio technician/engineer. His teaching efforts at the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting afforded scores of children and parents exposure to Karl’s unique personality. He was one of the first proponents of online learning, and created an online technical certification course for ETA International.
Karl is survived by brother Michael Eilers of Nelson, and sister Karen (Mark) Koch of Alexandria.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother David (Patricia) Eilers.
Source: Anderson Funeral Home
Karl was born in Alexandria on July 26th, 1950 to Donald and Ellen Eilers. He graduated from Jefferson High School and attended the University of Minnesota where he found his voice as a radio personality and audio engineer at the student radio station. He also managed to offend a number of administrators and made many life-long friends.
Karl discovered the love of his life at a young age: pipe organs. He was a recognized and respected organ performer, builder, and engineer. Renowned for his theater organ performances, Karl worked to bring pipe organ music of all kinds to the lives of those around him. He played in many venues, from a pizza restaurant named Cicero’s, to concert halls, to churches. He was a member of the American Theatre Organ Society, and half a dozen or so of those folks might speak of him fondly if pressed. He especially loved to provide music for silent films at the Heights Theater. Karl also found joy in sacred music, sharing his talents, and deep knowledge of liturgical music as an organist for several churches.
Karl lived most of his life in Minneapolis, working as an audio technician/engineer. His teaching efforts at the Pavek Museum of Broadcasting afforded scores of children and parents exposure to Karl’s unique personality. He was one of the first proponents of online learning, and created an online technical certification course for ETA International.
Karl is survived by brother Michael Eilers of Nelson, and sister Karen (Mark) Koch of Alexandria.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother David (Patricia) Eilers.
Source: Anderson Funeral Home
Carolyn (Engstrom) Schwardt
Carolyn passed away October 25, 2018.
Source: Husband, Richard Schwardt
Source: Husband, Richard Schwardt
Don Eral
Donald 'Donny' Joseph Eral died March 22, 2019 at age 69.
Don was born on February 24, 1950 in Glenwood, Minnesota to Donald Jacob Eral and LaVonne Baurngardener. He attended Jefferson High School in Alexandria and graduated with the Class of 1968. After starting studies at Alexandria Technical College, Donny entered the military. He joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. He served two tours of duty and was a member of the Brown Water Navy reconnaissance missions. Donny was injured in the line of duty and after the war, he returned to Alexandria in 1972 and completed courses at Alexandria Tech in Machine Shop, Fluid Power and Tool Making. Donny, also known as 'Duke,' was hired to work on heavy equipment for a company in Chicago. After three years he moved to Pekin, Illinois where he worked for the coal mines on their heavy equipment. He returned to Alexandria in 1984 and over the years worked on heavy equipment, living in Monticello, Minnesota and working in Plymouth and eventually in Golden Valley working for General Mills. After a dedicated and long career, he retired in 2012 to a home in Big Lake, Minnesota.
Don was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and was a past member of the American Legion. He was an avid hunter and proud member of the National Rifle Association. Other hobbies he enjoyed were fishing and going four wheeling with his friends. He was a kindhearted, yet private man who would never want to bring attention to himself. He liked to laugh and keep a brave face no matter the challenges life presented. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
Don is survived by his stepdaughters and their families, Roma (Chris) Olson of Monticello and Heather Schultz of Big Lake; step grandchildren, Paxton and Reegan Edens, Mariah and Meah Bartholomew; cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Source: Roy Hetland Funeral Home
Don was born on February 24, 1950 in Glenwood, Minnesota to Donald Jacob Eral and LaVonne Baurngardener. He attended Jefferson High School in Alexandria and graduated with the Class of 1968. After starting studies at Alexandria Technical College, Donny entered the military. He joined the U.S. Navy and served his country during the Vietnam War. He served two tours of duty and was a member of the Brown Water Navy reconnaissance missions. Donny was injured in the line of duty and after the war, he returned to Alexandria in 1972 and completed courses at Alexandria Tech in Machine Shop, Fluid Power and Tool Making. Donny, also known as 'Duke,' was hired to work on heavy equipment for a company in Chicago. After three years he moved to Pekin, Illinois where he worked for the coal mines on their heavy equipment. He returned to Alexandria in 1984 and over the years worked on heavy equipment, living in Monticello, Minnesota and working in Plymouth and eventually in Golden Valley working for General Mills. After a dedicated and long career, he retired in 2012 to a home in Big Lake, Minnesota.
Don was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans and was a past member of the American Legion. He was an avid hunter and proud member of the National Rifle Association. Other hobbies he enjoyed were fishing and going four wheeling with his friends. He was a kindhearted, yet private man who would never want to bring attention to himself. He liked to laugh and keep a brave face no matter the challenges life presented. He will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
Don is survived by his stepdaughters and their families, Roma (Chris) Olson of Monticello and Heather Schultz of Big Lake; step grandchildren, Paxton and Reegan Edens, Mariah and Meah Bartholomew; cousins and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Source: Roy Hetland Funeral Home
Michael Erickson
On Sunday, August 18, 2019 Michael Bruce Erickson died at the age of sixty-nine years.
Michael was born November 26, 1949 in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Vernon and Betty (Hillstrand) Erickson. In 1955 Michael and his family moved from Hoffman, Minnesota to Alexandria. He attended school in Alexandria where he graduated. Following his graduation from high school he attended the Alexandria Technical College where he learned tool and die making. Michael began working as a machinist for Withers Manufacturing in Osakis, Minnesota. He worked at Bellanca Aircraft for several years. When Bellanca was sold, Michael worked briefly at Columbia Gear in Avon, Minnesota. In 1985, he took a job with Douglas Machine in Alexandria. In 1998 Michael was united in marriage to Kimberly Haugen. He stayed with Douglas Machine until 2012 when he retired due to health concerns.
Michael enjoyed spending time tinkering and building things. He loved motorcycling and built two tricycles. He was a member of a motorcycle club for a few years and made trips out to Sturgis, South Dakota. Michael also liked to fish in the summertime.
Michael is survived by his two brothers, Mark Erickson and wife, Lisa, of Marietta, Georgia and Merle Erickson and wife, Ann, of St. Joseph, Minnesota; nieces, Dawn Klebig, Heidi Brambrink and Celia Erickson; nephew, Matthew Erickson; and two great nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Erickson; and his parents.
Source: Anderson Funeral Home
Michael was born November 26, 1949 in Alexandria, Minnesota, the son of Vernon and Betty (Hillstrand) Erickson. In 1955 Michael and his family moved from Hoffman, Minnesota to Alexandria. He attended school in Alexandria where he graduated. Following his graduation from high school he attended the Alexandria Technical College where he learned tool and die making. Michael began working as a machinist for Withers Manufacturing in Osakis, Minnesota. He worked at Bellanca Aircraft for several years. When Bellanca was sold, Michael worked briefly at Columbia Gear in Avon, Minnesota. In 1985, he took a job with Douglas Machine in Alexandria. In 1998 Michael was united in marriage to Kimberly Haugen. He stayed with Douglas Machine until 2012 when he retired due to health concerns.
Michael enjoyed spending time tinkering and building things. He loved motorcycling and built two tricycles. He was a member of a motorcycle club for a few years and made trips out to Sturgis, South Dakota. Michael also liked to fish in the summertime.
Michael is survived by his two brothers, Mark Erickson and wife, Lisa, of Marietta, Georgia and Merle Erickson and wife, Ann, of St. Joseph, Minnesota; nieces, Dawn Klebig, Heidi Brambrink and Celia Erickson; nephew, Matthew Erickson; and two great nieces.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kimberly Erickson; and his parents.
Source: Anderson Funeral Home
Ray Faber
Ray A. Faber died at home on May 4, 1994 at the age of 44.
Ray was born on October 30, 1949 in Alexandria, the son of Leo and Esther (Krause) Faber. He attended grade school in Nelson and in 1968 graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria. He entered military service and served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. Following his honorable discharge, he married Marilynn Hughes. Ray worked as a machinist at Douglas Machines and later as a floor plan designer at Brenton Engineering. He was employed at Brenton until being diagnosed with cancer in January of 1994.
Ray was a talented drummer and singer professionally for 29½ years. He enjoyed gardening, bowling, golfing, hunting, fishing, and watching his children play baseball, football, and wrestle. Ray was a member of the “Silverado” band who are honoring his death by retiring the band’s name.
He is survived by his wife Marilynn Faber of Alexandria; sons: Greg and Daylon Faber of Alexandria; daughters: Julie and husband Mike Pierce of Alexandria; Kristine Faber of Alexandria; mother Esther Faber of Alexandria; two brothers: Hank and wife Cathy Faber of Alexandria; sister Hilda and husband Cal Johnson of Alexandria; grandchildren Mandi and Cory Pierce of Alexandria; and father-in-law and mother-in-law Grayce and Loren Hughes of Osakis.
Source: Echo Press
Ray was born on October 30, 1949 in Alexandria, the son of Leo and Esther (Krause) Faber. He attended grade school in Nelson and in 1968 graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria. He entered military service and served in Vietnam from 1969 to 1971. Following his honorable discharge, he married Marilynn Hughes. Ray worked as a machinist at Douglas Machines and later as a floor plan designer at Brenton Engineering. He was employed at Brenton until being diagnosed with cancer in January of 1994.
Ray was a talented drummer and singer professionally for 29½ years. He enjoyed gardening, bowling, golfing, hunting, fishing, and watching his children play baseball, football, and wrestle. Ray was a member of the “Silverado” band who are honoring his death by retiring the band’s name.
He is survived by his wife Marilynn Faber of Alexandria; sons: Greg and Daylon Faber of Alexandria; daughters: Julie and husband Mike Pierce of Alexandria; Kristine Faber of Alexandria; mother Esther Faber of Alexandria; two brothers: Hank and wife Cathy Faber of Alexandria; sister Hilda and husband Cal Johnson of Alexandria; grandchildren Mandi and Cory Pierce of Alexandria; and father-in-law and mother-in-law Grayce and Loren Hughes of Osakis.
Source: Echo Press
Gale Falk
Gale John Falk, age 60, of Menahga, Minnesota died Wednesday, November 10, 2010, at Sanford Health in Fargo, North Dakota.
Gale was born to Eldo and Sally (Gullgren) Falk on February 17, 1950 in Alexandria. He was raised and attended school in Alexandria graduating in 1968. Gale worked heavy equipment construction for over twenty-two years. He was a member of the American Legion in Park Rapids. Gale was an outdoorsman whose hobbies included hunting, fishing, trapping and wood work.
Gale is survived by his daughter Jamie and her husband Darryl Stout of Fort Ripley; his parents, Sally and Eldo (Swede) Falk; one brother, Gary Falk of Eagle Bend; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Christopher, Kay-te-lynn and Logan.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Greg Falk, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Source: Wevley Funeral Home, Sebeka, Minnesota
Gale was born to Eldo and Sally (Gullgren) Falk on February 17, 1950 in Alexandria. He was raised and attended school in Alexandria graduating in 1968. Gale worked heavy equipment construction for over twenty-two years. He was a member of the American Legion in Park Rapids. Gale was an outdoorsman whose hobbies included hunting, fishing, trapping and wood work.
Gale is survived by his daughter Jamie and her husband Darryl Stout of Fort Ripley; his parents, Sally and Eldo (Swede) Falk; one brother, Gary Falk of Eagle Bend; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Christopher, Kay-te-lynn and Logan.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Greg Falk, and his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Source: Wevley Funeral Home, Sebeka, Minnesota
Jefferson High, Class of 1968, Alexandria, Minnesota