Everett Richard Dolalie

HOFF FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICE, RUSFHORD 507-864-7771RUSHFORD, MINN. - Everett R. Dolalie 78, of Rushford died on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at Steven's Place in Minnetonka, Minn.Everett was born on April 23, 1936, in Rushford to Carl and Christine (Thompson) Dolalie. He was raised in Rushford and graduated from Rushford High School in 1955, where he was a member of the FFA. Everett served in the U.S. Army in Germany from 1958 to 1960. He married Shirley Rude on May 15, 1965, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson. He was a member of the Root River Saddle Club, Valley Riders Snowmobile Club and was a life member of the Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson. Everett enjoyed snowmobile racing, coon hunting, showing coon hounds, and gardening. He worked for Schueler Mink Farm in Rushford and at Badger Construction in Winona for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Shirley and five nieces and nephews.Everett was preceded in death by his parents; five sisters: Karen, Martha, Evelyn, Olga, and Ellen; and four brothers: Andrew, Leonard, Evan, and Melvin.There will be a memorial service for Everett at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at Highland Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Peterson, Minn. with the Rev. Dan Watland officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Leave a memory of Everett, sign his online guestbook and view his tribute video at www.hofffuneral.com