Arnold Everett Grimsrud

RUSHFORD, MINN. - Arnold Everett Grimsrud, 87, of Rushford died Wednesday, January 14, 2004, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home in Rushford, surrounded by his loving family. Arnold was born on January 4, 1917, on the Grimsrud farm in Coon Valley, Wisconsin to Arndt and Elida (Bjelland) Grimsrud. He was baptized and confirmed at the Lower Coon Valley Church. Arnold graduated from Gale College Academy in 1935. On April 7, 1945, Arnold married Helen Signe Holmes. After years of farming, Arnold went into business becoming assistant manager at the Wanamingo Grain Elevator, and later, manager at the Kenyon Farmer's Elevator. Helen and Arnold moved to Rushford in 1977, remaining active in business, community and church. Arnold treasured spending time with family and friends sharing his faith. He enjoyed North country fishing and hunting trips with his sons and grandsons. Often with Helen, Arnold loved scenic countryside drives around the hills of Rushford or on the winding roads of Coon Valley, or traveling across country to see family and grandchildren. Arnold was a member of Lower Coon Valley Church, his home church in Wisconsin; Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Kenyon, Minn.; Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn.; and in later years, the Root River Community Church in Rushford. He is survived by his sister, Rebecca Grimsrud of Westby, Wis.; four children: Ruth (Steven) Bendson of Minneapolis, Minn., Ann (Lee) Dumond of West Richland, Wash., Daniel (Mary Jo) Grimsrud of Rushford, Minn. and Steven (Kayce) Grimsrud of Missoula, Mont.; a brother-in law, Carlton (Alice) Holmes of Montello, Wis.; eleven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one niece, three nephews, and the Grimsrud cousins. Arnold was preceded in death by his wife, one brother, Halfdan and one sister, Magdalene. There will be a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Home Chapel in Rushford with Pastor Les Nelson and Pastor Duane Agrimson officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Prairie Lutheran Cemetery in rural Peterson, Minn. Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, January 17, at Hoff Funeral Homes - Rushford Chapel.