1926
Irven
2016
Irven Holtegaard
March 25, 1926 — September 8, 2016
Irven Holtegaard, 90, of Lanesboro passed away September 8, 2016 at Gundersen Health Care in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
Irven was born March 25, 1926 in Belmont, Montana to Oscar and Minda (Benson) Holtegaard. He moved with his family to St. Charles as an infant. Later they settled in the Peterson area and he attended Lanesboro schools.
He was married on September 10, 1946 to Arlene Skalet at North Prairie Lutheran Church. They were married for 70 years. To this union four children were born.
He farmed for 52 years in the Peterson/Lanesboro are. His retirement years were spent in Lanesboro.
Irven was a member of North Prairie Lutheran Church. He served in offices in the Sunday School, Church Council, and Cemetery board.
His interests include fishing, woodworking, and enjoying his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Irven is survived by his wife: Arlene of Lanesboro; sons: Dennis (Jill) of Rice Lake, WI; Philip of Lanesboro; Lowell (Sheri) of Peterson. Also 6 grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. Three sisters: Allette Hatlevig, Myrtle Hatlevig, and Phyllis Potter also survive.
He is preceded in death by a son, Larry, and five brothers: Conrad, Leonard, Odin, Arville, and Raymond.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, September 12, 2016 at North Prairie Lutheran Church, with Pastor Sarah J. Walker-Brown officiating. Visitation will take place one hour prior to service at church.
The committal service will take place at the North Prairie Lutheran Cemetery following the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Gundersen Medical Foundation, Children's Miracle Network, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro is assisting the family with arrangements. To share condolences with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com
Service Schedule
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Visitation
Monday, September 12, 2016
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
North Prairie Lutheran Church
Funeral Service
Monday, September 12, 2016
Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)
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