Gladys L. Holmlund

November 13, 2001

Gladys L. Holmlund, 90, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died on Monday, November 5, 2001, at the Good Shepherd Health Center in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 9, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Rev. Kevin Mackey and Rev. Roger Dykstra officiating. Burial was in the Elmwood Cemetery in Mason City.

Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Lenore; one grandson, Craig Holmlund; and one great-grandson, Nels Stumo.
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James Tanner

November 13, 2001

James Herman Tanner, 71, of Northwood, died on Thursday, November 8, 2001, at his home of cancer.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 12, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with the Rev. Paul Holmer and the Rev. Allan Stoa officiating. Interment was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood. The Conner Colonial Chapel, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Dialysis Center at the West Campus of Mercy Medical Center, through the Mercy Foundation.

Jim was born on December 18, 1929, in Eagle Grove, Iowa, to Frank and Katherine (Wooster) Tanner. He graduated from the Eagle Grove Community School in 1947 and then attended the Eagle Grove Community College. He earned a football scholarship to Westmar College, where he later graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Education. Jim married Helen Torkelson on November 17, 1950 in Humboldt, Iowa.

He taught in the Ayrshire and Odebolt-Arthur Community Schools before earning his Masters Degree in Education from the University of South Dakota. Jim became Principal for the Boone Valley Community Schools in Renwick, Iowa and then the Northwood-Kensett Community Schools. During his career as an educator, Jim also coached football, baseball, and girls and boys basketball. During the summertime and after his retirement from education, Jim worked as a crop adjuster for the Rain and Hail Insurance, American Agriculture Insurance, and Great American Insurance.

Jim enjoyed playing, coaching and watching sports, hunting, fishing, and gardening. He loved having his family around him and was especially proud of his four granddaughters. Jim was a faithful member of the First Lutheran Church, serving on the church council and ushering for many years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Dorothy Winter.
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Leona M. Seater

November 13, 2001

Leona M. Seater, 84, of Northwood, died on Friday, November 9, 2001, at the Lutheran Retirement Home in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 13, at the Bolan United Methodist Church, Bolan, Iowa, with Rev. Robert Cumings officiating. Interment was in the Sunset Rest Cemetery, Northwood.

The Schroeder and Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Eileen Mantz

November 13, 2001

Eileen Marie Mantz, 75, of Northwood, died on Saturday, November 10, 2001, at the Muse-Norris Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mason City.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, November 17, at the First Lutheran Church, Northwood, with Rev. Paul Holmer and Rev. Allan Stoa officiating. Burial will be in the Howard Cemetery, Elma, Iowa. Friends may call from 5-7:00 p.m., on Friday, and one hour prior to the service time on Saturday at the church. The Conner Colonial Chapel of Northwood, is in charge of the arrangements.

Eileen Marie Mantz, was born on June 29, 1926 in Elma, Iowa, the daughter of William and Lillie (Weers) Mantz. She was baptized and reaffirmed the faith of her baptism through confirmation in the St. Peter Lutheran Church in Elma. Eileen attended and received her education in the Elma School System, graduating from the Elma High School. She also attended Luther College where she received her teaching degree in math and physical education.

Eileen began her teaching career, which spanned 39 years. She taught in Ossian, Armstrong and Northwood. Later in her teaching career she took advanced studies at Colorado State University and Carlton College. She then taught computer science as well as math. Her interests included traveling, fishing, bridge and the field of computers. Eileen was a fountain of information and was blessed with a very keen memory. She was relied upon to answer many a question.

Eileen loved children and her church, and was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Northwood and was faithful in her attendance until her health made that impossible.

Her parents preceded her in death.
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Ruby Lunning

November 13, 2001

Ruby B. Lunning, 78, of Lake Mills, Iowa, died on Saturday, November 10, 2001, at the Bartels Lutheran Home in Waverly, Iowa.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., on Wednesday, November 14, at the Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, with Rev. Roger Dykstra officiating.

Ruby B. Lunning, was born on December 30, 1922 in Hartland Township, Worth County, near Northwood, the daughter of Ludvig S. and Gena J. (Lokken) Loland. She was baptized and confirmed at the Silver Lake Lutheran Church and attended country school. She worked as an Aid at St. Joseph's Hospital in Mason City, Iowa.

On January 26, 1947, Ruby was married to Burton Curtis Lunning in Thompson, by Rev. J. J. Skarpness. Together, they owned and managed the Arlington Hotel in Lake Mills for over seven years. Burton died on September 1, 1992.

Ruby loved her family and her church where she was very active in Ladies Aid, circles and quilting. She loved to travel. She was regarded by many as a "good person".

Ruby was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Burton; her daughter, Linda Jensen; and one brother, Sigferd Loland.
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Alden Gangstad

November 27, 2001

Alden H. Gangstad, 75, of Madison, Wisconsin, died on Friday, November 16, 2001.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 19, at the St Paul's Liberty Lutheran Church, Deerfield, Wisconsin. The Rev. Dan Anderson officiated. Military Rites were conducted by the Madison Firing Squad.

Al was born in Deerfield, Wisconsin, the son of Morris and Lillian (Kingland) Gangstad. He married Edna Allen of Mineral Point, Wisconsin. They made their home in Deerfield and Madison. There are three daughters, Linda (Bruce) Hughes of Verona, Wisconsin, Connie (Pat) O'Neil of Middleton, Wisconsin and Karen (Bruce) Gilbertson of Prairie Du Sac, Wisconsin and six grandchildren.

Mr. Gangstad served in the United States Navy during World War II. After his honorable discharge he was employed as an electrician and then a semi-driver for Neuendorf Trucking. After retiring, he was a security driver for Loomis. He was a member of Teamsters Local #695, the Deerfield Legion, the Deerfield-Cambridge VFW Post #9424, the St. Paul's Liberty Lutheran Church and past volunteer for the Deerfield Fire Dept. He enjoyed spending his winters in Florida.

He is survived by his sister, Marion Simonson of Madison; his brother, Lowell (Leila) of Northwood; his sister-in-law, Eldora Gangstad of Deerfield; six nieces; and other relatives and many friends.

Alden was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Edna; his brother, Hamlin; his brother-in-law, Lloyd Simonson; and a niece, Judy Simonson.
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Maureen Blood

November 27, 2001

Maureen A. "Babe" Blood, 89, passed away on Sunday, November 18, 2001, at the Thorne Crest Retirement Center.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., on Wednesday, November 21, at the Bonnerup Funeral Service Chapel, with Pastors Philip and Marilyn Peters officiating.

Maureen was born on February 5, 1912 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Harry B. and Dena A. (Ellingson) Garrity. She graduated from the Albert Lea High School and worked for many years at the former Wilson & Co. meat processing plant in Albert Lea until her retirement.

She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Albert Lea and a long time member of the Elks Lodge, involvement with the Does. She loved music and loved to play music. She formed a women's singing group, The Kulana Ukettes, and entertained for many happy years for various organizations and benefits. She loved her Siamese cats and enjoyed the rest of her life.

She is survived by her nephew, Steven R. Johnson and wife, Linda of Hayward, Minnesota and their three children, Mrs. Gary (Jill) Erickson and their children, Justin and Julie; Anthony Johnson and wife, Mary; Mrs. Mike (Stacy) Swank; niece, Mary Jo Engen and her three children, Mrs. Gary (Melissa) Opsahl and their children, Miraha Behle, Mick Behle, Colton Opsahl; Shane Engen and wife, Suzi; Jason Engen and his son, Stephan; cousin, Pat Garrity and other relatives.

She was preceded in death by her former husband, Russ Blood; sister, Marvyl Johnson; and parents, Harry and Dena Garrity.
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Al Lease

November 27, 2001

Al Lease, age 83, of Northwood, formerly of Storm Lake, died suddenly on Wednesday, November 21, 2001, at his home at the Lutheran Retirement Home Maple Court in Northwood.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 26, at the Grace Lutheran Church in Storm Lake, with Pastor Steven Schulz officiating. Burial was in the Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery, with full military honors by the Amvets Post #66 of Storm Lake.

Alva Leonard Lease, was born on January 14, 1918, on a farm near Lawton, Iowa, the son of Leonard and Edith Finna) Lease. He moved to Cherokee at a young age and received his education in the public schools graduating from the Wilson High School in Cherokee in 1938. Al was married to Helen Margurite Hanson on June 23, 1940, at the Presbyterian Parsonage in Cherokee.

He was employed at Knipes Shoe Store for four years until entering the service on December 21, 1941. He served in the United States Army Air Force from 1942 until 1944 as a member of the 8th Air Force, 305th bomb group, 365th squadron, out of Chelveston, England. He was on a combat crew as a flight engineer and top-turret gunner on a B-17, completing 34 missions over Europe.

Upon returning from the war the couple moved to Storm Lake in 1946, where Al was employed at Kallmer Sales until 1966. After the business was sold he was employed at the Merrill Manufacturing Company from 1967 until retiring in 1973. Al and Helen moved to Northwood in July 2001 to be closer to their children. Al was a long-time member of the Grace Lutheran Church of Storm Lake. He will be remembered as a man of high integrity, who served as a wonderful role model as husband and father.

He is survived by a son, Craig and his wife, Phyllis of Northwood; daughter, Karen Braesch and her husband, Tom of Prior Lake, Minnesota; five grandsons, Travis and Anne Marie Lease of Port St. Lucie, Florida, Brian and Becky Lease of La Crosse, Wisconsin, Matthew and Melissa Braesch of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Jason and Tracy Braesch, Prior Lake, Minnesota and Jeff and Joan Braesch of Burnsville, Minnesota; three great-granddaughters, Arianna Kersten and Alexis and Haley Braesch; sister-in-law, Lillian Johnson of Storm Lake; brother-in-law, Gunner Hanson of Morris, Minnesota; and other extended family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen on October 17, 2001; brother, Glen; and by a nephew, Stephen.
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Bernard "Bernie" Oebser

December 4, 2001

Bernard "Bernie" Oebser, 65, died on Wednesday, November 21, 2001, at his home, from a long courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Monday, at the Decorah Lutheran Church, Decorah.

Bernard "Bernie' Oebser, was born on February 19, 1936, the son of Walter August and Agnes (Olson) Oebser in Menominee, Wisconsin. He was baptized in 1936 and later confirmed his faith in 1949 at the Calvary Lutheran Church. Bernie attended Twin Oaks Country School near Downsville, Wisconsin and then graduated from the Menominee High School in 1952. Bernie attended Luther College from 1952-57 and then entered the Luther Seminary from 1957 to 1961 in St. Paul, Minnesota and was ordained in 1961.

Bernie married Genevieve Moe on August 25, 1957, in the Colfax Lutheran Church in Colfax, Wisconsin. After Gen's death in 1994, he married Beverly Gross on February 24, 1996, at St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City, Iowa. Bernie served the Trinity Lutheran Church in Mason City from 1961 to 1964; Kanawha Lutheran Church in Kanawha, Iowa from 1964 to 1971; Trinity Lutheran Church in New Hampton, Iowa from 1971 to 1994 and St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lime Springs, Iowa from 1994 to 1998. He then retired and served as an Interim Pastor for many churches in the Northeast Iowa area.

Bernie loved people and being part of a crowd. He enjoyed collecting jokes, telling stories and asking questions. He especially loved to laugh. One of his many quotes was, "Birth and death are inevitable, so why not just enjoy the interval".

Bernie's survivors include his wife, Beverly Oebser of Decorah, who passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2001; three daughters, Jana Klosterboer and husband, John of Decorah, Elizabeth Helstrom and husband, Jeff of Waconia, Minnesota and Emma Thonn and husband, Victor of Waconia, Minnesota; one stepson, David Gross and wife, Janet of Sioux City, Iowa; seven grandchildren; one brother, Marlin Oebser and wife, Sharon of Downsville, Wisconsin; one sister, Janis Johnson and husband, Richard of Germantown, Wisconsin; and many nieces and nephews.

Bernie was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Agnes Oebser; and his first wife, Genevieve Oebser.
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Doug Carnes

December 4, 2001

Douglas William Carnes, 38, died on Wednesday, November 21, 2001.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 26, at the Faith Lutheran Church, Homewood, Illinois. Rev. Dr. Timothy Knauff officiated and burial was in the Oakland Cemetery, Iowa City, Iowa.

Douglas was born on May 7, 1963 in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Du Wayne and Bonnie Carnes of Olympia Fields, Illinois. He worked as Director of Finance for the Brunswick Corporation. He was a member of the Illinois CPA Society, Muskies Unlimited and was an avid fisherman. He was a volunteer for the Lake County Literacy Program. He spoke often to elementary schools regarding life as a quadriplegic.

He was the brother of Greg (Janice) Carnes of Rural Hall, North Carolina; uncle to Lindsay and Morgan Carnes of Rural Hall, North Carolina; and grandson of Douglas and Norma Carnes of Northwood; and the late Dr. William and the late Irene Bakkum.
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Beverly K. Oebser

December 4, 2001

Beverly K. Oebser, 67, died on Saturday, November 24, 2001, at home following a long battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 28, at the Decorah Lutheran Church, by Rev. James Glesne with burial in the Phelps Cemetery.

Beverly was born on May 7, 1934 in Albert Lea, Minnesota, to Cora (Olson) and Alexander "Bliss" Swensrud. She was baptized on July 8, 1934 and later confirmed her faith on September 26, 1948, both at the First Lutheran Church Northwood, by Rev. J. W. Ylvisaker. Bev attended Grove #5 Country School and graduated from the Northwood High School in May of 1952. She attended Luther College in Decorah from 1952 to 1956 graduating with a BA in Elementary Education. Bev taught elementary school in Richfield, Minnesota from 1956 to 1958.

On June 27, 1959, Bev and Landis Gross of Decorah were married at the First Lutheran Church in Northwood, by the Rev. A. Mikkelson. They were the parents of one son, David. Landis Gross was ordained into the Holy Ministry on June 25, 1961, into the then American Lutheran Church (ELCW). Together they served parishes in several Iowa communities. Bev continued to serve in a teaching capacity and taught Sunday School for many years. She worked as a pre-school teacher in Marion and Pocahontas, Iowa and as an elementary school aide in Sheldon, Iowa. Until recently, she was a volunteer elementary school aide in the Decorah Schools.

Bev was past President of the Decorah Lutheran WELCA, as well as a member of the Priscilla Circle. She enjoyed quilting and participated for several years in sewing quilts for EWALU annual quilt auction. Bev also enjoyed making quilts and many different sewing projects for her family.

Rev. Landis Gross died on May 19, 1992. After his loss, Bev moved to Decorah. She enjoyed renewing old friendships and participating in the many events at Luther College. She met Rev. Bernie Oebser during this time. They were married on February 24, 1996, at the St. James Lutheran Church in Mason City.

Survivors include her son, David Gross and his wife, Janet of Sioux City, Iowa and granddaughter, Hannah; step-children and grandchildren, Jana and John Klosterboer, Zoe and Eli of Decorah, Beth and Jeff Helstrom, McCall and Andrew, Emma and Vic Thonn, Ethan and Elsa, all of Waconia, Minnesota; two aunts, Olga Thoen of Northwood and Amy Swensrud of Galesburg, Illinois; and several cousins and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Kenneth Swensrud in infancy; her first husband, Landis Gross; one grandson, Christian Gross; and her second husband, Bernie Oebser on November 21, 2001.
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Clifford Wooding

December 4, 2001

Clifford "Dick" Wooding, 93, of Clarion, died on Saturday, November 24, 2001, at the USA Health Care Center in Clarion.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 27, at the First United Methodist Church in Clarion, with Rev. LaVonne Kaasa officiating. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Clifford "Dick" Cea Wooding, the son of John and Elizabeth (Cea) Wooding, was born on August 29, 1908 in rural Clarion. He graduated from the Clarion High School and then spent time helping his father farm their land near Lake Cornelia. In October of 1929, Clifford married Elizabeth Archerd. The couple had three children and made their home on the family farm.

Dick was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, the Senior Citizens Center, he served on the board of directors for the Clarion Co-op, and he belonged to the ASCS Committee.

Dick is survived by his three children and their spouses, Richard and Harriet Wooding of Belmond, Judy Peterson of Webster City and Jerry and Marilyn Wooding of Rodgers, Arkansas; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Lela Court of Clarion; and a special friend, Regina Mosher of Clarion.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three wives, Elizabeth, Velma and Marion; three brothers; one sister; a grandson, Jeff; and great-grandson, Chris.
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George E. Goldsmith

December 11, 2001

George E. Goldsmith, 86, of the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester, formerly of Earlville, died on Sunday, November 25, 2001, at the Regional Medical Center, Manchester.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Earlville, with the Rev. Herb Tegeler officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

George was born on March 29, 1915 in Earlville, son of Arthur and Wilhelmina (Melchert) Goldsmith. He married Laura Nefzger on January 17, 1940 at the St. Joseph Church, Earlville. They farmed near Earlville until retiring and moving into the city. He was a former member of the Holy Name Society, Hopkinton Creamery Board, St. Joseph School Board and the Farm Bureau. He served as trustee of the St. Joseph Parish.

Surviving are his wife, Laura of the Good Neighbor Home, Manchester; nine children, Carol Meyer (Bud) Kragenbrink of Northwood, M. Jean (David) Fox of Webster City, Dennis (Kelli) Goldsmith of Port Washington, Wisconsin, Larry (Regina) Goldsmith of Earlville, Pat (David) Vorwald of Freeport, Illinois, Ken (Mary) Goldsmith of Cedar Rapids, Doris (John) Nielson of New Berlin, Wisconsin, Connie Goldsmith of Carlsbad, Minnesota and Paul (Leslie) Goldsmith of Creston; 23 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five sisters, Mary (John) Kupferschmidt of Tucson, Arizona, Mildred Kramer of Hopkinton, Betty (Henry) Ehrlich and Glen (Ray) Olberding, both of Dyersville and Nellie (Robert) Krapfl of New Vienna.

He was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Joseph Meyer and Patrick Goldsmith; two sisters, Margaret Kapler and Delores Nefzger; and four brothers, Floyd, James, Fred and Arthur Jr.
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Dana Aswegan

December 4, 2001

Dana Marie Aswegan, age 9, of Northwood, passed away early Monday morning, November 26, 2001, at the Barnes Jewish Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, from complications from surgery.

Funeral services were held on Friday, November 30, at the Northwood United Methodist Church, Northwood, with Rev. Richard Jensen officiating. Burial was in the State Line Cemetery, rural Northwood.

Dana was born on March 28, 1992, at the Northwood Fire Department. She was brought into this world with the help of the Northwood firemen. She attended the Northwood-Kensett Elementary School in the 3rd grade. Here Dana acquired many friends. She had many interests including crafts, riding horses, four wheeling, farming, sewing, coloring, watching cartoons, seeing friends, and spending time with family. Dana had a great sense of humor as well as a genuine concern for others before herself.

She is survived by her parents, Bruce and Joann Aswegan of Northwood; one brother, Nickolas age 12, at home; her maternal grandparents, Charles and Phyllis O'Neill of Nashua, Iowa and her paternal grandparents, John and Mary Aswegan of Allison, Iowa; also surviving are aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

The Schroeder & Sites Funeral Home, Northwood, was in charge of the arrangements.
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Richard D. Slattum

December 4, 2001

Richard D. Slattum, 73, of Joice, Iowa, died on Tuesday, November 27, 2001 at his home.

Memorial services were held on Monday, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice, with Rev. Bill Peters officiating. Burial was in the Concordia Cemetery in rural Joice.

Richard Dale Slattum, died at his home in rural Joice, where he was born on March 28, 1928, the son of Clarence G. and Lillie (Wogen) Slattum. He attended the Clark School in Bristol Township, until 8th grade and graduated from the Joice High School in 1945. He enlisted and served in the United States Navy. Richard married Janell Tweed on December 19, 1948, at the Beaver Creek Lutheran Church in rural Joice. After attending Iowa State University, he returned to the Slattum farm in rural Joice.

He farmed for many years, and then worked at the Farmers Savings Bank in Joice. Richard was an active member of the Beaver Creek Lutheran Church in rural Joice, where he was baptized and confirmed. Later he was an active member of the Bethany Lutheran Church in Joice. He served as Vice President of the Iowa Farmers Union and was also a member of the American Legion, first in Joice and later in the Otto Chose Post #235 in Lake Mills.

Richard enjoyed spending time at Pelican Lake in northern Minnesota with family and friends. He also enjoyed following his favorite sports teams, particularly the Iowa State Cyclones.

Richard is survived by his daughters, Amy and her husband, Jim Twetten of Ames and Ada and her husband, Mike Larson of Red Wing, Minnesota; five grandchildren; two brothers, Cecil Slattum and his wife, Barbara and Darrel Slattum and his wife, Mary; three sisters, Verna and her husband, Floyd Skellenger, Shirley and her husband, Kenneth Chodur and Norma and her husband, Jerry Alvey; several brothers and sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lillie Slattum; wife, Janell; and son, Jeffrey.
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Orville J. Nesset

December 4, 2001

Orville J. Nesset, 78, of Glenville, Minnesota, died on Wednesday, November 28, 2001, at the Albert Lea Medical Center, Albert Lea, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 1, at the First Lutheran Church, Glenville. The Rev. Mark Wendland officiated. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Orville was born in Glenville on March 24, 1923, the son of John and Olga (Sandvold) Nesset. He attended elementary school in Gordonsville, Minnesota and the Northwood High School in Northwood. On August 31, 1953, he married Irene Diesman in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Orville farmed for 37 years in the Glenville area, worked for Winnebago Industries in Forest City for 17 years, Bricelyn Canning Plant for two years and H & H Pallet for 11 years.

Orville was a boxing enthusiast and as a young man was a member of the Minnesota Golden Gloves Boxing organization. He was also a horse lover and enjoyed going to Waverly to attend horse sales.

Survivors include his wife, Irene of Glenville, Minnesota; four daughters, Ann Brown and her husband, Tim of Backhus, Minnesota, Nancy Poore and her husband, Donald of Albert Lea, Minnesota, Sally Soesbe and her husband, Willis of Clarion, Iowa and Charlotte Hennigar and her husband, Scott of Clarion, Iowa; four sons, John Nesset, Sky Nesset, Robert Nesset and his fiancée, Dawn Nelson, Barney Nesset, all of Glenville; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Beverly Kral of Faribault, Minnesota, Betty Perkins and Kathryn Olson, both of Albert Lea; one brother, Lincoln Nesset of Albert Lea, Minnesota; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Olga Nesset; one sister, Lorraine Tverberg; one daughter-in-law, Julie Nesset; one nephew, Larry Kral; and one uncle, Morris Sandvold.
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