Milan Elwood Yngsdal

Milan Elwood Yngsdal, 84, of Lanesboro died January 30, 2016 at his home.

Milan was born August 23, 1931 in Cherry Grove Township in Goodhue County, Minnesota to Palmer and Jesse (Jacobson) Yngsdal.  He attended schools thru the 8th grade.  He served in the military from 1954-1956.  On November 12, 1980 he married Helen Murray in Lanesboro.
After marrying Helen, the couple participated in about 35 craft shows a year for about 20 years.  Milan worked as a carpenter and farmer for many years.

Milan is lovingly remembered by his step children: Don (Peggy) Ziegler of Peterson, &  Joan (Ken) Raaen of Lanesboro.  Nine step grandchildren, and six step great grandchildren also survive.  He is also survived by three brothers:  Palmer (Catherine) Yngsdal of Jacksonville, FL, Jim (Wanda) Yngsdal, of Wanamingo; and Jerry (Glenda) Yngsdal, of Webster, SD.

Milan was preceded in death by his wife Helen in 2002, and parents.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 6th, 2016 at Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro with Pastor Palmer Yngsdal officiating. Visitation will take place from one hour prior to the service on Saturday.

A committal service with military honors accorded by the Lanesboro American Legion Post 40 will take place at the Lanesboro Cemetery following the funeral service.

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

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