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Nels VOLGREN, Jr

Male 1916 - 2009  (93 years)


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  • Name Nels VOLGREN 
    Suffix Jr 
    Birth 1 Mar 1916  Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 3 Oct 2009  Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • SSDI last residence
    Burial 8 Oct 2009  Volga Cemetery, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • As Nels, living with his cousin Simon at the time of the 1930 census (April 25). Also listed with his parents in Balsam Lake (April 17).

      Nels Volgren Jr. 93 of Amery, Apple River Township, rural Balsam Lake passed away at his home on Saturday, October 3, 2009 surrounded by his loving family.

      Although Nels was a life-long farmer, he was a man that wore many hats.  As well as taking care of his own farm, Nels used his many talents for helping his fellow neighbors.  No matter what needed to be done, Nels would lend a helping hand.  He was an accomplished carpenter, welder, and custom farm worker.  Nels also served his community on the Goose Lake School Board and as an assessor for Apple River Township.  He was an employee at Twin City Arsenal in New Brighton as well as owning a part time business (Wild Goose Yamaha) along with his sons.  Above and beyond these things, Nels will always be remembered by his family and friends as a passionate outdoors man.  He enjoyed hunting deer, bear, and birds, but especially loved his trips to Montana to hunt elk.

      Nels leaves to celebrate his memory, his wife, Donna, Amery, children: Rick (Thelma) of Balsam Lake, Julie (Stan) Steuter, Elk River, MN, Dan (Renee) of Balsam Lake, John of Balsam Lake, grandchildren: Jerry (Debbie) Volgren, Erik (Klare) Volgren, Jennifer  (Matt) Wetzel, Brian Steuter, Sarah (Mike) Moran, Heidi (Jeremy) Laabs, Kari Peer, Ben Volgren, Megan Volgren, Matthew Volgren and Jack Volgren, great grandchildren, Bailey, Sydney, and Samantha Volgren, Madyson, Eli, and Ella Moran, Mason Peer, and Lila Laabs. Also brother, Carl Volgren of Balsam Lake, numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family and friends.??He was preceded in death by his parents, Nels Sr. and Maria Katrina (Jons-Dotter) Volgren, two sisters and one brother in Sweden, sisters: Juliet Peterson, Betty Lundmark, brothers: Robert Walgren and Harold (Doc) Volgren.??Funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2009 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Balsam Lake at 11:00 A.M. Pastor Diane Norstad will officiate. Organist will be Dorene Hendrickson and Vocalist will be Pam Garvey.??The family will greet visitors at the Faith Lutheran Church Fireside Room in Balsam Lake on Wednesday evening from 4 - 7 P.M. and again at the church from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday.??Nels will be laid to rest near his parents and his brother at the Volga Cemetery rural Amery, Wisconsin.  Casket Bearers will be Jerry Volgren, Erik Volgren, Brian Steuter, Ben Volgren, Matt Wetzel, Mike Moran, Jeremy Laabs and Honorary Casket Bearers will be Matthew Volgren and Jack Volgren.
    Person ID I1298  Don Carlson's Tree
    Last Modified 8 Feb 2014 

    Father Nils JOHANSSON (VOLGREN),   b. 17 Oct 1859, Frösö, Jämtlands län, Sweden Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 10 Jan 1956, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 96 years) 
    Mother Maria Katrina Jonsdotter NORFYLD,   b. 28 Oct 1880, Sweden Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Feb 1958, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 77 years) 
    Marriage 10 Jan 1910  Sweden Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F559  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Donna Ann DARMODY,   b. 28 Dec 1923, Olmsted County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 3 Oct 2012, Amery, Polk County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 88 years) 
    Marriage 1 Dec 1945  Polk County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F941  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 29 Jul 2011