Services were Monday, April 29, in Engebretson Funeral Home Luverne. The Rev. Maurice E. Hagen officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne. Pallbearers were David Remme, Larry Aanenson, Douglas Aanenson, Arlin Gyberg, Curtis Gyberg, Kathe Stearns, Rebecca Oden and Debra DenBesten.
Arnie Aanenson was born to Theodore and Anna (Moi) Aanenson on Dec. 24, 1919, in Rock County. he was raised and educated in Rock County. He was baptized and confirmed in the Norwegian Lutheran Church of American. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 9, 1942.
He was a sergeant with the Depot Supply Company and spent much of his oversea duties in Persia and Germany. He also sailed around the world during his tour of duty. He was decorated with the European, African, and Middle Eastern Theater service medals. He was discharged on Oct. 24, 1945. Mr. Aanenson was one of seven brothers who served their country during World War II. After the war he returned to the Luverne area and farmed north of town for many years. He later moved to Luverne to retire.
Survivors include three brothers, Edwin Aanenson and his wife, Naidine Aanenson, Luverne, Erling Aanenson, Sweetwater, Texas, and Theodore Aanenson and his wife, Eunice, Sioux Falls, S.D.; two sisters, Selma Gyberg, Beaver Creek, and Luella Braa and her husband, Charles, Luverne, and nieces and nephews.
Mr. Aanenson was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Aanen (infant), Alex, Aanen and Selmer and three sisters, Alvida Aanenson, Edia Aanenson and Lillian Roemeling.
Engebretson Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.
Source information:
Rock County Star Herald, Luverne MN, 02 May 1997, pg. 7A.
Services were Monday, April 29, in Engebretson Funeral Home Luverne. The Rev. Maurice E. Hagen officiated. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Luverne. Pallbearers were David Remme, Larry Aanenson, Douglas Aanenson, Arlin Gyberg, Curtis Gyberg, Kathe Stearns, Rebecca Oden and Debra DenBesten.
Arnie Aanenson was born to Theodore and Anna (Moi) Aanenson on Dec. 24, 1919, in Rock County. he was raised and educated in Rock County. He was baptized and confirmed in the Norwegian Lutheran Church of American. He enlisted in the U.S. Army on June 9, 1942.
He was a sergeant with the Depot Supply Company and spent much of his oversea duties in Persia and Germany. He also sailed around the world during his tour of duty. He was decorated with the European, African, and Middle Eastern Theater service medals. He was discharged on Oct. 24, 1945. Mr. Aanenson was one of seven brothers who served their country during World War II. After the war he returned to the Luverne area and farmed north of town for many years. He later moved to Luverne to retire.
Survivors include three brothers, Edwin Aanenson and his wife, Naidine Aanenson, Luverne, Erling Aanenson, Sweetwater, Texas, and Theodore Aanenson and his wife, Eunice, Sioux Falls, S.D.; two sisters, Selma Gyberg, Beaver Creek, and Luella Braa and her husband, Charles, Luverne, and nieces and nephews.
Mr. Aanenson was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Aanen (infant), Alex, Aanen and Selmer and three sisters, Alvida Aanenson, Edia Aanenson and Lillian Roemeling.
Engebretson Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.
Source information:
Rock County Star Herald, Luverne MN, 02 May 1997, pg. 7A.
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Alvida Aanenson
1908–1932
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Aanen Aanenson
1909–1912
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Edia Karine Aanenson
1911–1935
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Selma Aanenson Gyberg
1913–2001
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Aanen Aanenson
1916–1990
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Toralf Alexander "Alex" Aanenson
1917–1978
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Selmer John Aanenson
1921–1994
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Lillian Theresa Aanenson Roemeling
1924–1977
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Luella Theodora Aanenson Braa
1924–2010
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Erling Garfield Aanenson
1925–1997
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Edwin Gerhardt Aanenson
1925–2000
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Theodore Leander "Teddy" Aanenson
1926–2014
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