Arvid J. Hermanson

UTICA, MINN. ? Arvid J. Hermanson, 87, of rural Utica, died Saturday, January 28, 2006, at his home. Arvid was born on November 22, 1918, in rural Utica, Minn. to Martin J. and Mina (Tungland) Hermanson. He lived and farmed on the same farm in rural Utica all of his life. He was proud of the fact that his farm was named a Century Farm several years ago. Arvid was a member of the Morocco Horse Association. He owned horses for over 68 years. Arvid was also a Case Tractor enthusiast. He worked at Rush Products in Lewiston, Minn. for a while in the late 1960's. On June 10, 1946, he married Rosella Erickson at the parsonage in Peterson, Minn. Arvid was a member of the North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, Minn. where he was on the church board and was a Sunday school teacher. He is survived by his wife Rosella; four sons: Ronald (Edith) Hermanson of Red Wing, Minn., Merlin (Wendy) Hermanson of Utica, Minn., Arden Hermanson of Elgin, Minn., and Roger Hermanson of Minnesota City, Minn.; one daughter, Linda (David) Hundorf of Rushford, Minn.; sixteen grandchildren: Sheri, Kimberly, Mark (Mary), T.J., Christy, Michael, Tara (Jami), Lisa, Samantha, Kelly, Nancy (Josh), Brian, Kevin, Jenny, Jason, and Lori; seven great-grandchildren: Thomas, Taylor, Indra, Ethan, Kyla, Paige, and Ora; and one foster sister, Alice Carr. Arvid was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, an infant grandson, and one son-in-law. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, at North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, Minn. with the Rev. Ronald Warnes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Hoff Funeral Homes ? Rushford Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.