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Beret Eiriksdatter KASA

Female 1846 - 1908  (62 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Beret Eiriksdatter KASA was born on 18 Jun 1846 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 5 Jul 1908 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Death Certificate: 1908-MN-004467
    • Baptism: 19 Jul 1846, Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway

    Notes:

    She is I4390 in Jim’s VS.

    In the 1895 state census she is a widow, age 49, and living in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, next to her son Erik and his wife Anna. Beret’s household consists of herself, Beret J., Anne, 19, Beret, 17, Ingeborg, 14, Johanna, 12, and Anders, 9.

    In the 1900 census, she is a widow living as head of household in Warsaw, Goodhue County, with her children Erik, Johanna and Anders. She is shown as having had 10 children, 5 still living. She is also shown to have come to this country in 1853. Her next door neighbor is Thomas Soine and family.

    Buried:
    buried with her daughter Ingeborg Gurine

    Family/Spouse: Johannes J (John) SVIEN. Johannes (son of Johannes J H SVIEN and Anna Andrisdatter LUNDE) was born on 10 Aug 1844 in Vang i Valdres, Oppland, Norway; died on 16 May 1889 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Johannes J (John) SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Sep 1867 in Minnesota; died on 21 Feb 1893 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
    2. 3. Erik SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1869 in Minnesota; died on 14 Jul 1947 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried on 19 Jul 1947 in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
    3. 4. Johan SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874 in Minnesota.
    4. 5. Anne SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Oct 1876 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 3 Dec 1954 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
    5. 6. Berit SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1878 in Minnesota.
    6. 7. Ingeborg Gurine SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Sep 1880 in Minnesota; died on 12 Oct 1898; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
    7. 8. Johanna SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 May 1883 in Minnesota; died on 6 Jun 1945 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
    8. 9. Anders SVIEN, Jr.  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1885 in Minnesota.
    9. 10. Henry J SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1888 in Minnesota; died on 15 Jul 1889; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Johannes J (John) SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Beret1) was born on 10 Sep 1867 in Minnesota; died on 21 Feb 1893 in Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    buried with his father and brother Henry


  2. 3.  Erik SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Beret1) was born in Dec 1869 in Minnesota; died on 14 Jul 1947 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried on 19 Jul 1947 in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Notes:

    In the 1895 census, he and his wife Anna, 26, lived in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota, very near the Henry Sviens (on one side) and his mother and siblings (on the other).

    Listed as a widower, living with his mother and siblings, in the 1900 census.

    In the 1910 census, he is a farmer in Lien Twp, Grant County, Minnesota, living with his wife Lovise J., 26, and their children Johny E., 5, and Edward, 2. The couple had been married for 6 years.

    In the 1920 census, he is a drayman living with his family in the village of Dennison in Goodhue County.

    In the 1930 census, he was a 60 year-old widower in Warsaw Twp living with his children Edward, 22, Beatrice M., 15, and Vernon L., 10.

    His obituary was in the Faribault Daily News:

    Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 19, at the Vang Church east of Dennison for Erick Svien who passed away at the Mineral Springs Sanatorium, July 15, at the age of 78 years. The Reverend Adolph Egge officiated. Pallbearers were: Clarence, John and Bernard Svien, Iver and Erick Ellingboe and Melvin Kasa. Mrs. Adolph Egge sang two songs at the service. Interment was at the Vang cemetery. Erick Svien was born in Warsaw township on Nov. 20, 1869. He was the son of the late John and Betsy Svien, pioneer residents of the community. On December 15, 1921, he was united in marriage to Lavina Johnson, also of this neighborhood. To them were born four children: John of Farmington, Mrs. Ed Kimbrel (Beatrice) of St. Paul, Vernon of St. Peter and Edward of Cannon Falls. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Anna Tasa and three grandchildren. Mr. Svien spent his whole life in this community and leaves a large number of friends.

    Family/Spouse: Anne Sophie TASA. Anne (daughter of John Knutsen TASA and Ingeborg Gulbrandsdatter BAKKEN) was born on 23 Sep 1868; died on 8 Nov 1896 in Minnesota; was buried on 11 Nov 1896 in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Erik married Lovina JOHNSON about 1904. Lovina was born about 1884 in Minnesota; died on 21 Feb 1929 in Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. John SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jul 1905 in Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 28 Jan 1960 in Rice County, Minnesota.
    2. 12. Edward SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1907 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 29 Dec 1948 in Goodhue County, Minnesota.
    3. 13. Beatrice SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 29 Nov 1914 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 3 Nov 1970 in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
    4. 14. Vernon Leroy E SVIEN  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jan 1920 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 31 Mar 1982 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

  3. 4.  Johan SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Beret1) was born about 1874 in Minnesota.

  4. 5.  Anne SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Beret1) was born on 12 Oct 1876 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 3 Dec 1954 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Notes:

    From the information in Erick Svien’s obit, she may be the Anna B. Tasa, wife of Knute, living in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, in the 1930 census.

    Anne married Knute Johan TASA about 1897. Knute was born in Nov 1866 in Minnesota; died on 6 Dec 1936 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Alma B TASA  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1898 in Minnesota.
    2. 16. Thomas John TASA  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Oct 1900 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 18 Oct 1976 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

  5. 6.  Berit SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Beret1) was born about 1878 in Minnesota.

    Notes:

    She is I5705 in Jim’s VS, the only child of Johannes listed.

    She may be the Betsy J. Svien who attended St. Olaf Academy starting in the 1893-1894 school year.


  6. 7.  Ingeborg Gurine SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Beret1) was born on 22 Sep 1880 in Minnesota; died on 12 Oct 1898; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    buried with her mother


  7. 8.  Johanna SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Beret1) was born on 17 May 1883 in Minnesota; died on 6 Jun 1945 in Northfield, Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Death Certificate: 1945-MN-013464

    Notes:

    Living at home with her widowed mother and two of her brothers in the 1900 census.

    Refrerred to as Josie on Amanda’s birth certificate.

    ELLINGBOE, JOHANNA  

    CertID# 1945-MN-013464   
    Date of Birth: not indexed
     Place of Birth: not indexed
     Mother Maiden Name: not indexed
     Date of Death: 06/06/1945
     County of Death: RICE

    Buried:
    252 HN 4 S

    Johanna married Erick Iversson ELLINGBOE on 24 Jun 1905 in Holden Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota. Erick (son of Ivar Trondsson ELLINGBØE and Ambjørg Eiriksdotter KASA) was born on 21 Mar 1877 in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 10 Oct 1943 in Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Amanda Bertina ELLINGBOE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Oct 1905 in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 24 Aug 1985 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
    2. 18. Ivar Johan ELLINGBOE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Feb 1908 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 8 Apr 1985 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
    3. 19. Edward Jual ELLINGBOE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Oct 1910 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 23 Apr 1996 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.
    4. 20. Erick E ELLINGBOE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Dec 1913 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 3 Jun 1983 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

  8. 9.  Anders SVIEN, Jr. Descendancy chart to this point (1.Beret1) was born in Jul 1885 in Minnesota.

  9. 10.  Henry J SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (1.Beret1) was born in Apr 1888 in Minnesota; died on 15 Jul 1889; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    buried with his father and brother Johannes



Generation: 3

  1. 11.  John SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (3.Erik2, 1.Beret1) was born on 30 Jul 1905 in Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 28 Jan 1960 in Rice County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
    • Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1905-08886

    Notes:

    Of Farmington at the time of his father’s death.


  2. 12.  Edward SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (3.Erik2, 1.Beret1) was born on 24 Dec 1907 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 29 Dec 1948 in Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1907-08547

    Notes:

    Of Cannon Falls at the time of his father’s death.


  3. 13.  Beatrice SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (3.Erik2, 1.Beret1) was born on 29 Nov 1914 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 3 Nov 1970 in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1914-10116
    • Minnesota Death Certificate: 1970-MN-030383

    Notes:

    Mrs. Ed Kimbrel of St. Paul at the time of her father’s death.

    Birth:
    as Berit Marian

    Died:
    as Beatrice

    Family/Spouse: Ed KIMBREL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 14.  Vernon Leroy E SVIEN Descendancy chart to this point (3.Erik2, 1.Beret1) was born on 1 Jan 1920 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 31 Mar 1982 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Death Certificate: 1982-MN-006343

    Notes:

    Of St. Peter at the time of his father’s death.

    Died:
    SSDI last residence Hopkins, Hennepin County, Minnesota


  5. 15.  Alma B TASA Descendancy chart to this point (5.Anne2, 1.Beret1) was born in Sep 1898 in Minnesota.

    Notes:

    She probably married Joseph Flom and died on 4 November 1928 with burial in Urland Cemetery.


  6. 16.  Thomas John TASA Descendancy chart to this point (5.Anne2, 1.Beret1) was born on 9 Oct 1900 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 18 Oct 1976 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

  7. 17.  Amanda Bertina ELLINGBOE Descendancy chart to this point (8.Johanna2, 1.Beret1) was born on 15 Oct 1905 in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 24 Aug 1985 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • MN Birth Cert Checked: Y
    • Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1905-08459
    • Minnesota Death Certificate: 1985-MN-024839
    • Baptism: 12 Nov 1905, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
    • Confirmation: 28 Nov 1920, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

    Family/Spouse: Arthur A EGLAND. Arthur (son of Ole EGLAND and Martha W) was born on 18 Jan 1900 in Illinois; died on 4 Feb 1976 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Arlie Duwain EGLAND  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Aug 1930 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 28 Feb 2010 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

  8. 18.  Ivar Johan ELLINGBOE Descendancy chart to this point (8.Johanna2, 1.Beret1) was born on 3 Feb 1908 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 8 Apr 1985 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1908-08825
    • Minnesota Death Certificate: 1985-MN-011040
    • Baptism: 17 Feb 1908, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
    • Confirmation: 21 Oct 1923, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

    Notes:

    Mother’s maiden name shown as Svien on birth certificate.

    In the 1950 census, he was head of a farm household in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County. The rest of the household was his unmarried brother Edward, his married brother Erik, Erik’s wife Doris, and Erik and Doris’s daughter Karen. Iver had been educated through the 7th grade.

    Buried as Ivar John.

    From the Dalby Database:

    Ellingboe Ivar J. Northfield News Apr/1985 Ivar Johan Ellingboe, 77, formerly of the Dennison area, died Monday, April 8, 1985, at the Dilley Unit of Northfield Hospital where he had resided 7 1/2 years. Ellingboe was born Feb. 3, 1908, at Dennison, the son of Erick and Johanna (Svien) Ellingboe. He attended rural Goodhue County schools and as an adult, farmed near Dennison. He was known for his special love for animals. He farmed as long as his health permitted. He never married. He was a life-long member of Vang Lutheran Church. Surviving him are a brother, Edward of Dennison; a sister, Amanda Egland of Northfield Retirement Center; a sister-in-law, Doris Ellingboe of Northfield; a niece, Karen Schuette (Mrs. Dale) of Northfield; a nephew, Arlie Egland of Dennison. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Erick. A funeral service was held April 11 at Vang Lutheran Church with the Rev. Curtis Schneider officiating. Ruth Hinderaker was the organist and special music was presented by the Dilley Unit staff. Burial was at Vang Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dale Schuette, Arnold Ellingboe, Arlie Egland, Carroll Bestul, Myron Heggedahl, and Morris Johnson. Arrangements were handled by Benson Funeral Home.

    Buried:
    252 HN 4 S


  9. 19.  Edward Jual ELLINGBOE Descendancy chart to this point (8.Johanna2, 1.Beret1) was born on 9 Oct 1910 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 23 Apr 1996 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1910-08913
    • Minnesota Death Certificate: 1996-MN-014579
    • Baptism: 20 Nov 1910, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
    • Confirmation: 8 Nov 1925, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

    Notes:

    Or Edward Joel. Registered for the draft as Edward Joal.

    Veteran of World War II, U.S. Army.

    He may be the Edw Ellingboe in the 1948 Minneapolis city directory who lived at 2428 Nicollet Avenue. He was an office worker.

    An obit in the Faribault Daily News:

    Edward Ellingboe, 85, of Northfield, died Tuesday, April 23, 1996, at his home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday in Vang Lutheran Church, rural Dennison, with the Rev. Gerald Gengenbach officiating. Burial will be in Vang Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation is from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Benson Funeral Home, Northfield. He was born on Oct. 9, 1910, to Erick and Johanna (Svien) Ellingboe in Dennison. He attended Dennison Public Schools. He never married. With the exception of his time in the U.S. Army, he lived and farmed on the family farm east of Dennison all his life until moving into Northfield three years ago. He retired from farming in 1977. He was a a member of Vang Lutheran Church and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Doris Ellingboe of Northfield , a niece, Karen (and Dale) Schuette of Northfield; and a nephew, Arlie Egland of Dennison. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ivar and Erick; and one sister, Amanda Egland.

    Buried:
    252 HN 4


  10. 20.  Erick E ELLINGBOE Descendancy chart to this point (8.Johanna2, 1.Beret1) was born on 15 Dec 1913 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 3 Jun 1983 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1913-10122
    • Minnesota Death Certificate: 1983-MN-019008
    • Social Security Number: 473-40-9625
    • Baptism: 18 Jan 1914, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota
    • Confirmation: 21 Oct 1928, Vang Lutheran Church, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota

    Notes:

    Other sources, including his death certificate, shows his year of birth as 1914. However, the birth certificate ought to be authoritative. He is also shown as 6 years old in the 1920 census.

    Veteran of WWII.

    In the 1950 census, he and his wife and daughter lived on a farm in Warsaw Twp, Goodhue County, for which the head of household was his older brother Iver. The household also contained his younger brother Edward.

    Erick was a janitor and food service worker at St. Olaf College from 1959 to 1972 according to the Northfield city directory.

    Zip Code of last known address: 55057 Northfield, MN. Although he initially lived in Dennison, he had moved to Northfield by 1964 and lived for many years at 212 N. Linden St.

    An obit in the Faribault newspaper, via the Dalby Database:

    Erick Ellingboe, 69, Northfield, died Friday, June 3 at the Northfield City Hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at the Vang Lutheran Church with the Rev. Curtis Snyder officiating. Burial will be in the Vang Church Cemetery. Visitation will be at the Benson-Anderson Funeral Home 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday and at the church one hour prior to services on Monday. He is survived by his wife, Doris; a daughter, Mrs. Dale (Karen) Schuette of Northfield; two brothers, Iver Ellingboe of Northfield and Edward Ellingboe of Dennison; and a sister, Mrs. Amanda Egland of Northfield.

    An obit in the Northfield News, via the Dalby Database:

    Ellingboe Erick Northfield News 08/Jun/1983 Erick Ellingboe, 68, 212 N. Linden, died at the Northfield City Hospital Friday, June 3, 1983. He was born Dec.15, 1914, to Erick and Johanna (Svien) Ellingboe at Dennison. He attended rural Goodhue County schools. He was married to Doris Zimmerman June 14, 1947. He farmed near Dennison before moving to Northfield several years ago. He was a custodian at St. Olaf College for 22 years. He was a member of Vang Lutheran Church and the Northfield Eagles. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Doris; a daughter, Karen Schuette (Mrs. Dale), Northfield; two brothers, Iver Ellingboe, Northfield, and Edward Ellingboe, Dennison; and one sister, Amanda Egland, Northfield. The funeral service was Monday, June 6, at Vang Lutheran Church with the Rev. Curtis C. Schneider officiating. The organist was Helen Midje and the vocalist was Jimmilee Miller. Interment was in the Vang Lutheran Cemetery with full military rites. Pallbearers were Ron Taubman, Arlie Eg- land, Arnold Ellingboe, James Hauge, William Dugan and John Esfeld. Arrangements were made by the Benson-Anderson Funeral Home.

    Birth:
    Find A Grave says 15 Dec 1914

    Erick married Doris Anna ZIMMERMAN on 14 Jun 1947 in Rice County, Minnesota. Doris was born on 30 Aug 1928 in Rice County, Minnesota; died on 3 Jul 2023 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]



Generation: 4

  1. 21.  Arlie Duwain EGLAND Descendancy chart to this point (17.Amanda3, 8.Johanna2, 1.Beret1) was born on 18 Aug 1930 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; died on 28 Feb 2010 in Goodhue County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Minnesota Birth Certificate: 1930-09693

    Notes:

    Arlie Duwain Egland, age 79, of rural Dennison, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010, at his home.

    Arlie was born Aug. 18, 1930, in Northfield, the son of Arthur and Amanda (Ellingboe) Egland. He attended the Dennison Country School through eighth grade and graduated from Northfield High School. Following school he joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He then returned to Dennison and farmed. Arlie married Carole Messelt and they later divorced.

    Arlie farmed for many years with his father, Art, and then with his son, Duwain. They raised crops, turkeys, hogs and dairy cattle. He also worked at Malt-O-Meal in Northfield for many years from where he retired.

    Arlie enjoyed traveling, especially to Arizona and Nevada. He also enjoyed the casino; dancing, especially to polka music; playing cards with the "boys" in Dennison every morning at the City Hall; and visiting with his friends, neighbors and family. He was also a baker and known for his krumkake and lefse.

    Arlie is survived by son, Duwain of Dennison; daughters, Vivian Bluhm (fiancée Jim Nystuen) of Northfield, Nancy (Dick) Graupman of Cannon Falls, and Susan Egland of Northfield; and grandson, Trent Egland. He was preceded in death by his parents.

    Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 4, 2010, at the Bierman Funeral Home in Northfield. Interment will be in Vang Cemetery will full military honors.

    Arlie married Carole Joyce MESSELT in Sep 1958 in Norman County, Minnesota, and was divorced. Carole was born on 15 Oct 1938 in Norman County, Minnesota; died on 1 Sep 1994 in Rice County, Minnesota; was buried in Vang Lutheran Church Cemetery, Dennison, Goodhue County, Minnesota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]