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Dennis Knoll

January 6, 2009

Dennis G. Knoll, 57, of Catlin, Illinois, died on Sunday, January 4, 2009, at the Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 8, at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Westville, with interment at Catlin.

Dennis was born on April 17, 1951 in Belmond, the son of Lynn and Donna (Gray) Knoll. He married June Papst in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania in 1979. Dennis received his associate degree from NIACC. His business ventures included owning several truck stops, including Knoll's Oakwood Truck Plaza, Joshua's Family Restaurant, and real estate developments. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church and had been a member of the Catlin School Board.

Dennis' great joy was spending time with his family and friends, playing bridge, golf and fishing. He was a devoted Hawkeye fan.
 
Preceding Dennis in death were his parents.

He is survived by his wife; sons, Steven of Allen, Texas and Kevin, Keith and Jonathan of Catlin; his 13 siblings, Michael (Claudia) Knoll of Ossining, New York, James (Kathy) Knoll of Corpus Christi, Texas, Mary Luick of Belmond, Paul Knoll of Anaheim, California, John (Roylene) Knoll of Belmond, Kathryn (Bill) Cahill of Danville, Illinois, Patrice (David) Whitty of Lancaster, Wisconsin, Jeannie (Pat) McWhorter, Kevin (Deb) Knoll, Elizabeth (Bernard) Barrett and Angela (Dennis) Olson, all of Belmond, Sherrie (Brad) Kunecke of Atchison, Kansas and Matthew (Kim) Knoll of Wesley; mother-in-law, Dolly Papst of Pittsburgh; sisters-in-law, Petra Papst of Pittsburgh and Beth (Jim) Andoga of Highland Village, Texas; and 57 nieces and nephews.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Esther Schuldt

January 6, 2009

Esther Bertha Schuldt, 87, of Mentor, Ohio, died on Sunday, January 4, 2009, at her home.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 6, at the Hope Ridge United Methodist Church in Concord, Ohio. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Friday, January 9, at the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to gather at the Andrews Funeral Chapel in Klemme starting at noon.

Esther was born on June 4, 1921, on the family farm near Lime Springs. She lived in Yonkers, New York before moving to Mentor in 1961. She was a 45-year member of the Hope Ridge United Methodist Church and enjoyed her bridge club.

Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Herman Schuldt in 1976; sisters, Ruth Eleanor Evans (at age 2), Ellen Ruth Allen and twin sister, Edith Elizabeth George.

She is survived by daughter, Linda Lorene Clayton; son, Steven Paul Schuldt; and grandchildren, Erin Clayton, Eric Clayton, Kimberly Schuldt, Karly Schuldt and Trevor Schuldt.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Larry Kinseth

January 6, 2009

Larry D. Kinseth, 69, of Belmond, died on Monday, January 5, 2009, at his home surrounded by his family, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., on Thursday, January 8, at the Belmond United Methodist Church, with Rev. Michael Druhl and Rev. Troy Pflibsen officiating. Burial will be in the Belmond Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4-8:00 p.m., on Wednesday, at the Andrews Funeral Home and one hour prior to the services at church. The family suggests memorials to the Hospice of Wright County.

Larry Dean, the son of Bernold and Neva (Ohler) Kinseth, was born on December 10, 1939, on the family farm. He graduated from the Belmond High School. He married Vicki Wolfe on March 9, 1957. They were later divorced. Larry married Sharon Matson on May 6, 1978 in Belmond. Larry was a partner in Kinseth's Plumbing and Heating in Belmond, from 1963 until his retirement in the early 1990's.

Larry had been active in the community, serving as a board member of the Belmond Industrial Development Corporation, was a member of the Belmond Country Club and a past officer, was a driver for the Belmond Care Car, was a member of the Gridiron Club, and had been a member and officer of the Belmond Jaycees. He was a life-long member of the Trinity Lutheran Church where he was baptized and confirmed.

Larry was an avid and competitive bridge player. He had a very high rating for his card-playing skills. Larry enjoyed daily trips downtown to have coffee and conversation with his many friends. A favorite passion was playing golf, and he looked forward to any opportunity to be on the links with his friends, wife Sharon, and other family who shared his love of the game. If it wasn't raining or snowing, one could count on Larry being on the course.

Larry enjoyed sports and looked forward to attending his children and grandchildren's extra-curricular activities. Be it a softball, baseball or basketball game, one would often find Larry in the stands supporting his family as their number one cheerleader.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Kenneth and Roger; sisters, Ardith Buchanan, Avon Armour and Maxine Dorr; sister-in-law, Marian Kinseth; and brothers-in-law, Ronald "Punch" Armour, Gordon Buchanan and Paul Dorr.

Survivors include his wife Sharon; children, Rick (Angie) Kinseth, Laurie Steenblock and Kim (Brian) Kuester, all of Belmond; step-daughters, Tami Dorr of Sacramento, California and Dawn (Rob) Breza of Victoria, Minnesota; brother, Roland (Marge) Kinseth of Belmond; grandchildren, Natasha Rogers, Jason Steenblock, Joseph Davies, Samantha Davies, Benjamin Kinseth, Morgan Kinseth, Elijah Kinseth, Maya Kinseth, Parker Breza, Cassandra Breza and Mitchell Breza; and great-grandchildren, Isaac Davies, Jaden Rogers and Malia Rogers.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Garland Brinkman

January 20, 2009

Garland Brinkman, 84, of Garner, died on Wednesday, January 7, 2009, at Pathstone Living in Mankato, Minnesota.

Funeral services were held in Garner, with burial in the Ell Township Cemetery, Klemme.

Garland was born on June 10, 1924 in Klemme. He served in the U.S. Navy and then married Karna Tulp of Rowan. They lived in Klemme until moving to Garner in 1962.

He was preceded in death by his wife; and brothers, Leo, Ronald, Merlin and Martin, Jr.

Survivors include daughters, Valerie (Gordon) Kaplan of Fort Worth, Texas and Laurel Garvin of Mankato; sisters-in-law, Alice Brinkman of Klemme, Ina Brinkman of Ventura and Lois Brinkman of Sheffield; and brother-in-law, Howard (Esther) Tulp of Goodell.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Sandra Valenzuela

January 20, 2009

Sandra Valenzuela, 69, most recently of Smyrna, Tennessee, died on Thursday, January 8, 2009.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m., on Wednesday, January 21, at the Belmond Cemetery. The Andrews Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Sandra was the mother of Dennis Pierce of Belmond.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Ewaald Haack

January 20, 2009

Ewaald Haack, 84, of Klemme, died on Friday, January 16, 2009, at the Muse Norris Hospice in Mason City.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 21, at 3:00 p.m., at the Andrews Funeral Home in Klemme, with Rev. Donna Buckman officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the spring in the Ell Township Cemetery.

Ewaald Martin Frederick, the son of Frederick and Vera (Leininger) Haack, was born on November 9, 1924 on the family farm. He graduated from the Lone Rock High School and went on to receive maintenance technical training. His life long vocations dealt with the maintenance and mechanical fields. Ewaald served his country in the United States Navy during the World War II era. He spent part of his military tenure on the USS Mindoro and the USS Valley Forge. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Fireman First Class on December 3, 1947 and received the WW II Victory Medal.

Ewaald married Arselene "Ene" Mildred Penning on June 5, 1950 at Albert Lea. The couple lived and raised their children in Algona. Ewaald worked as a mechanic at a Buick dealership, at General Dynamics in New York, and at maintenance positions in Algona, and IMT and Stellars in Garner.

Ewaald was an avid motorcyclist. His first bike was an Indian Scout, and as the years went by he and his wife traveled on his beloved Gold Wings. In his later years he could be seen cruising around the Klemme area on his cycles. The couple had traveled to visit family in New York and Nevada. Ewaald loved to go fishing at Indian Lake, at Clear Lake, and in Minnesota. He enjoyed keeping his cars and yard in tip top shape. He lived in Klemme for 30 years and had served a term on the Klemme town board.

He was preceded in death by his wife in September 1998; and his brother, Edward.

Survivors include his daughter, Evelyn (Dean) Chapin of Cambridge, New York and their children, Debbie Chapin of Norwich, New York and Stephanie Chapin of Charlotte, North Carolina; son, Robert Haack of Waterloo; brother, Eugene (Donna) Haack of Colfax; and sister, Lucille Broderson of Montana.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Regina Mosher

January 20, 2009

Regina E. Mosher, 90, formerly of Clarion, died on Friday, January 16, 2009, at the Belmond Health Care Center.

A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, January 19, at the St. John Catholic Church in Clarion, with Father Nils Hernandez officiating. Burial was in the St. John Cemetery.

Regina Emma, the daughter of Nickolas and Christina Reiland, was born on February 2, 1918 in Clarion. She grew up in the Clarion area and attended school there. Regina married Eldon O. Mosher on November 11, 1940 in Clarion. The couple made their home in the Clarion area where they farmed and raised their family. After Eldon's death, Regina lived at the South Town Apartments in Clarion. She entered the Belmond Health Care Center in 2005.

Regina enjoyed fishing with her husband and grandchildren. She liked playing cards with friends and relatives. Regina loved her family and enjoyed doing things with them. Regina was a member of the St. John Catholic Church, St. Cecelia Circle, Wall Lake Monday Club and the Clarion Senior Citizens.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Jerry; and brothers, Pete, Francis, Merlin, Joe, Bernard and Urban.

Regina is survived by daughter-in-law, Bev Mosher of Belmond; granddaughter, Shelly (Scott) Gangstad of Clarion; grandson, Rick of Urbandale; and great-grandchildren, Nick, Allison, Jeremy and Jonathan.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Philip Erdman

January 20, 2009

Philip C. Erdman, 53, of Belmond, died on Saturday, January 17, 2009, at the Belmond Medical Center.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, January 20, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Belmond, with Rev. Jim Gochenouer officiating. The body was cremated.

Phil, the son of Charline and Harold Erdman, was born on January 20, 1955 in Leavenworth, Kansas. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran in Belmond. He graduated from the Belmond High School in 1974. Phil enjoyed athletics in high school, and he and his brother, Fred enjoyed the competition of a good round of golf. He attended Ellsworth Community College, graduating with a degree in business. Then he worked as a manager for Styleco in Cedar Falls for seven years.

He married LuAnn Lyle on May 14, 1983 in Verona, Wisconsin. Phil and LuAnn chose to make their home in Belmond. They enjoyed spending time together and watching their family grow. Phil was employed at Eaton Corporation in Belmond the past 25 years.

Their union was blessed on April 15, 1985, with the birth of their daughter, Patricia Anne. Trisha was the apple of Phil's eye and he was very proud of her and all of her accomplishments. Their marriage was again blessed on March 1, 1993, with the birth of their son, Trevor Charles. Phil and Trevor had a special relationship. They enjoyed playing pranks and trying to one-up each other. Their special moments also included Phil teaching Trevor many valuable life lessons. Both children were very special to him. Phil's primary concern was always for the welfare of his family.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Fred; father-in-law, Curtis Lyle; and brother-in-law, Jeff Lyle.

Philip is survived by his wife; children; aunts, Minnie Johnson and Mary Pringnitz; mother-in-law, Patricia Lyle; sisters-in-law, Pamela (Tom) Zink, Valera (Rick) Blumer, Paula (Tommy) Lyle, Robin Lyle and Jeanette Swenson; brothers-in-law, Kim (Kris) Lyle, Brad (Noelle) Lyle, Shane (Kelly) Lyle and Cory (Sara) Lyle; nieces and nephews, Katie, Kristen, Kristopher, Michael, Tyson, Amy, Raven, Trenton, Jason, Melissa, Brooke, Tiffany, Nik, Caleb, Jake, Miranda, Garrett, Jerron, Mackenzie, Alec, Colton and Eden; great-nieces and nephews, Madison, Makayla, Madilyn, Ian, Devin and Shaela.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Patricia Miltenberger

January 20, 2009

Patricia "Patty" Miltenberger, 55, died on Saturday, January 17, 2009.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 21, from 6-8:00 p.m., at the Andrews Funeral Home in Belmond, with a prayer service at 8:00 p.m. A Rosary Prayer will be recited on Thursday, January 22, at 5:00 p.m., at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Cedar Falls, with visitation from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A wake service will be held from 7:30-8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 a.m., on Friday, January 23, at St. Patrick's. Visitation will take place for one hour prior to the service.

Patricia Rose was born on July 12, 1953 in Waterloo, to Michael and Audrey (Jochum) Miltenberger. She graduated from the Waterloo West High School in 1971. Her son, Jason was born three years later. In 1985, she moved to Greene where she lived for seven years before returning to Waterloo. Patty was employed by John Deere in Waterloo for 31 years. After retiring in July 2008 she moved to Belmond to be close to her son, Jason his wife, Michele and her grandchildren.

Patty was always willing to give of herself. Volunteering and serving others was dear to her heart. She worked with Habitat for Humanity and made mission trips to Excel Commons in Mississippi. She was a dedicated golfer, designed websites, was an avid bird watcher and nature observer. Her favorite pastime was being with her grandchildren and spoiling them with candy. She took her family to Disney World in October.

Patty was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Trumbauer; infant brother, Michael, Jr.; and infant niece, Becky Jo.

Survivors include her son, Jason (Michele) and their children, Connor, Amanda and Colin of Belmond; brothers, Joe (Jan) Miltenberger, Paul Miltenberger, Tim (Dianne) Miltenberger and John (Krystyna) Miltenberger; and sisters, Helen (Stanley) Thoms, Cecilia (Larry) Richards and Mickey (Robert) Burkholder; and numerous nieces and nephews.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Julie Mau

January 27, 2009

Julie A. Mau, 57, of Klemme, died on Sunday, January 18, 2009, at the Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 24, at the Klemme United Methodist Church, with Rev. Donna Buckman officiating. Burial was in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City.

Julie Ann, the daughter of Roland and Luella Theimann Yakel, was born on March 11, 1951 at Klemme. She was baptized on April 1, 1951 by Rev. Vernon Jaberg and confirmed in 1966 by Rev. Geo. Behrens. Julie attended Klemme Schools where she participated in music and art, graduating in 1969. Shortly after graduating she moved to St. Paul where she lived for a time with her aunt. While in the Twin Cities she was employed at the Deluxe Check Corporation for 20 years. She married Eugene Pasch and they had son, Trevor and daughter, Mandie. Four years later Kathryn was born. Julie and Eugene were eventually divorced. She later moved back to Klemme, where she made her home for the remainder of her life.

Julie married Danny Mau and they spent many wonderful years together and took many business trips. Julie and Danny were divorced in 2003, but their bond for one another remained strong. Julie was employed with A & I in Klemme from 1995 until 2005, when she retired from the company due to poor health.

Though she had been employed for much of her life, the vocation she relished the most was being a mom, grandma and homemaker. Her children, grandchildren, siblings and other family were foremost in her life. She strived to provide for their needs and was proud to recognize them in any accomplishments, no matter how large or small. Julie looked forward to family celebrations and loved to celebrate birthdays with her sister. She looked forward to visits with her family in South Dakota and recently had made this trek even as her health declined rapidly. Her family and friends will miss her upbeat personality, heartwarming smile, the twinkle in her eyes, and her gift of making others feel good, even when she was not in the best of health.

Julie's gift and love for art. She shared this in creation of many things, including a drawing of the Klemme United Methodist Church for it's Centennial. Her skill, eye and attention to detail led her to handcraft, cross-stitch, and design pillow cases, wall hangings and other items. She would often design her own decor or go shopping and return to create her own innovations for the items she had purchased. Her family remembers Julie's fondness for the color red.

Julie was a long time member of the Klemme United Methodist Church, where she served as church treasurer and Sunday School Teacher. As she faced cancer, she dove deeply into her Bible studies and became very passionate in her faith. Those who had the privilege of having Julie in their life will remember her caring ways, uplifting attitude, humbleness and unselfish compassion. She gave to many organizations and causes but was not one who needed the spotlight or recognition of her deeds and giving. One of her most priceless gifts was how to face terminal illness and bumps in the road with dignity and determination.

Julie was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include son, Trevor Roland (Darla) Pasch of Yankton, South Dakota; daughters, Mandie Sue (Noah) Reed of Kanawha and Kathryn Marie Turnbull of Klemme; grandchildren, Jada Joann Woolridge of Forest City, Taylar Ann Pasch of Yankton, Riley Julie Reed of Kanawha and Shelby Alana Steig of Klemme; sister, Susan Irene (Marion) Larson of Woonsocket, South Dakota; brother, Randy Roland (Kathy) Yakel of Garner; the "love of her life" and best friend, Danny Mau of Klemme; nieces, Amy (Richard) Miiller of Woonsocket and Tracy (Corey) Bird of Sioux Falls; step-children, Devon (Jayme) Mau and their child, Devon Love II of Urbandale and Danielle  (Connor) Mau-Sear and their child, Nico of Kansas City and Dillon Mau of Rochester.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Barbara Reed

January 27, 2009

Barbara O. Reed, 88, of Clarion, died on Tuesday, January 20, 2009, at Careage in Clarion. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Barbara Olive, the daughter of Reuben Reed and Edith Renicker Reed, was born on December 11, 1920, on a farm near Belmond. She attended a one-room rural school and, yes, she walked two miles to school, sometimes in the snow. While attending the Belmond High School, she qualified to compete in statewide contests in geometry and English, and won seventh place in the state grammar contest. She graduated from the junior college at Mason City and the State University of Iowa, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree with certificate in journalism. She received the Community Journalism award. At the university she was proud to be one of the students of Earl English, who later was Dean of the Columbia School of Journalism in Missouri. She could not have attended college without the generosity of Belmond physician Dr. George H. Steele and his wife, Inga, who cheerfully paid all expenses as needed. Within a week of receiving her diploma at Iowa City in 1944 she moved to Moline to work for the Daily Dispatch. She served as reporter, state editor, copy editor and photographer, and retired in 1986. She moved from Moline to Rock Island in 1999.

She liked animals, especially dogs and cats, and was a volunteer at the Rock Island County Animal Welfare Society in Milan. She also volunteered in the WVIK Apris program for reading to the blind, and at the Trinity Hospital in Rock Island.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Barbara is survived by her sister, Virginia (Donald) Sadler of Clarion; and nieces, Nikki (DeWayne) Slaughter of Treynor and Nancy (Harry) Irwin of Reno, Nevada.

Memorials may be made to an animal shelter of your choice.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Marilyn (Mahus) Brown

February 3, 2009

Marilyn Jean Brown, 65, formerly of Newton, died on Thursday, January 22, 2009, at her home in Des Moines, following a long period of declining health.

A memorial gathering was held on Sunday, January 25, at the Westover Chapel of Iles Funeral Homes in Des Moines.

Marilyn Jean, the daughter of Granville and Dorothy (Johnson) Mahus, was born at the Belmond Hospital on November 30, 1943. She was baptized and confirmed at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church. She graduated from the Kanawha High School in 1961. She later attended AIB in Des Moines and was employed as a legal assistant at a law firm in Newton for many years. On July 15, 1962, she married David Brown of Newton at the Little Brown  Church near Nashua. They raised their children, Tammy and Chris in Newton.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Chris; and sister, Sandra.

Survivors include her daughter, Tammy (Brian) Rubarts of Plano, Texas; grandchildren, Amanda, Toby and Todd; two great-grandchildren; brother, Bruce (Helen) Mehus and nephew, Brian Mehus of Indiana, Pennsylvania; niece, Melanie (Adam) Kmetz of Mesquite, Texas; her fiancée, Peter Dubec of Des Moines; and uncle and aunt, Leland and Adean Dorr of Belmond.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Sharon Hagie

January 27, 2009

Sharon J. Hagie, 68, of Clarion, died on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 28, at 2:00 p.m., at the Clarion United Church of Christ Congregational, with Pastor Geoffrey White officiating. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Clarion.

Sharon Jean, the daughter of Clarence and Jennie (Wiemann) Steenhard, was born on December 13, 1940 in Latimer. Her family lived in Latimer, Britt and Meservey. She graduated from the Belmond High School. Sharon married Charles Hagie in March 1963 and the couple made their home on the family farm. She was employed at Hawk Manufacturing and later retired from Sports Graphics due to ill health.

Sharon was a member of the United Church of Christ Congregational in Clarion, and she thought of the members there as her second family. Sharon loved spending time with her family and attended many different sporting events her son, Chris was involved in. She watched football and basketball games on television, and looked forward to trips with her girlfriends; they always had a great time.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Marilyn Kling; and three siblings at birth.

Sharon is survived by sons, Chris (Susie Smith and her daughter, Marlee Smith) of Denver, Colorado and Tim (Anne) of Cedar Rapids; grandchildren, Mollie and Christopher Stiff, Kelsey and Lyndie Fisher and Jaymie Hagie; brother-in-law, Richard Kling of Belmond; nieces, Susan (Richard) Whitty, Pamela Kling (Mike Rausch) and Cindy Kling; and great-nephews, Justin and Nathan Whitty.

The family suggests memorials be directed to the Hospice of Wright County or Meals on Wheels.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Howard Muhlenbruch

February 3, 2009

Howard G. Muhlenbruch, 83, of Hampton, died on Tuesday, January 27, 2009, at the Franklin General Hospital Nursing Facility.

Funeral services were held on Friday, January 30, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Hampton.

Howard George, was born on March 27, 1925, to George William and Alvina (Pralle) Muhlenbruch. He attended the St. Paul's Lutheran School and the Latimer High School. Howard married Melba Ann Ruigh on May 29, 1954 in Meservey.

He is survived by his wife; four daughters; brother, Fred Muhlenbruch of Latimer; sisters, Frances Meyer of Hampton and JoAnne Mills of Iowa Falls.
©Belmond Independent 2009



Gus Halverson

February 3, 2009

Garfield "Gus" M. Halverson, 84, of Belmond, died on Thursday, January 29, 2009, at the Belmond Health Care Center.

Funeral services were held on Monday, February 2, at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church west of Belmond, with Rev. James Gochenouer officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Gus was born on November 29, 1924, at his rural Kanawha home, to Garfield Theodore and Millie Helena (Wicks) Halverson. He grew up on the farm and it was a major part of his life. He attended country school through the 8th grade and was a 1942 graduate of the Belmond High School. Gus married Esther Loretta Meints on January 27, 1946, at her parent's home in Belmond. They raised Leslie, Curtis and Mary. Esther died on January 4, 1998. Gus married Shirley Martha Dollinger Fleming on August 26, 2000, at St. Olaf Lutheran and became step-father to LuAnn, Christine and Michael.

Gus was a life-long farmer, living on or near the family homestead for more than 82 years. In the summer of 2007, he and Shirley moved from the Kanawha farm to Belmond. Gus devoted much of his time to the St. Olaf Church, where he was baptized and confirmed. He applied his interest in genealogy to assisting in the preparation of the St. Olaf Centennial Book. He was instrumental in the upkeep and expansion of the St. Olaf Cemetery.

Gus loved to golf with his closest friends whenever he had the chance. He will be best remembered by his witty sense of humor and his warm hugs.

Gus was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Esther; brothers, Melvin and Ervin; sister, Herma; brother-in-law, Brandon Roseth; and nephew, Douglas Roseth.

Survivors include his wife, Shirley; sons, Leslie (Katie) Halverson of Battle Ground, Washington and Curtis Halverson of Fort Dodge; daughter, Mary Kay (Bruce) Wilham of Jamestown, Kentucky; brother, Merlin (Marcella) Halverson of Kanawha; sister-in-law, Peggy Halverson of Belmond; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; step-daughters, LuAnn (Steve) Brunes of Belmond and Christine (John) Borquez of Denver, Colorado; step-son, Michael Fleming of Denver; nine step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren.
©Belmond Independent 2009