Alton Thomas Asleson

Alton Thomas Asleson, 68, of Fountain, died Saturday, June 20, 2015, 2015, at Clara House in Harmony, Minnesota.

Alton was born August 20, 1946, the son of Victor & Marian Asleson of rural Fountain.  He graduated from Chatfield High School.  On July 1, 1967, he married Becky Miller and they raised two daughters.

Alton was involved in his Dad’s dairy operation, but quickly became more involved with a farrow to finish hog operation on his own farm.  Alton served on the Fillmore County Pork Producers Board for several years.  He was lifetime member of Root Prairie Lutheran Church and served on its board.  He was also a board member of the Root Prairie Cemetery Association.

Alton is survived by his wife, Becky of nearly 48 years, daughters Jonna (Howard) Washington of Bloomington and Jonell (Pat) Haider, of Eagan and three grandchildren: Monty, Reece, and Maya Washington.  Brother-in-law Reagan (Diane) Miller, nephews, a niece, and many cousins also survive.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Root Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Fountain, with Pastor Karla Kirkeby officiating.  Burial will follow in the Root Prairie Lutheran Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 23, 2015 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield and continue one hour prior to the service on Wednesday at church.

Memorials are preferred to the Root Prarie Lutheran Church or the Root Prarie Lutheran Cemetery.

Riley Funeral Home in Chatfield is assisting the family with arrangements. 507-867-4310. rileyfuneralhomes.com.

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