Lloyd Arnold Augdahl, 95, died August 9, 2008 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria. Lloyd was born November 14, 1912 in Brandon to Carl O. and Thea (Larson) Augdahl. He was baptized and confirmed at West Moe Lutheran Church in rural Brandon. Lloyd grew up and helped on the family farm. He graduated in 1930, the third class to graduate from Brandon High School. On October 26, 1941, he was united in marriage to Geneva Tolifson. Lloyd farmed with his brother, Warren, until 1948 when Lloyd purchased the farm. Lloyd and Geneva raised their children on the farm, his daughter, Kathleen, and son-in-law, Bernie Thoennes, purchased the farm.
Lloyd and Geneva then moved to Minneapolis where he worked for the University of Minnesota as a maintenance engineer until his retirement in 1978. They then moved to Alexandria and lived in their home until 1996, when they moved to Bethel Manor. In 2000, they moved into Bethany Home. When Geneva died in 2005, Lloyd moved into Clearwater Suites for a short time before his residency at Knute Nelson.
Lloyd was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all. He was well read, enjoyed conversations about politics and current events, and playing cards with his children and grandchildren. Lloyd also enjoyed his woodworking hobby making doll furniture together wit his wife, Geneva's doll hobby for 20 years.
He is survived by his son, James (Cheryl) Augdahl of Brandon; daughters, Kathleen (Bernie) Thoennes of Brandon, Marilyn Bitzan of Brandon and LaVerle Richey of Walker; stepson, Darrel (Joanne) Nelson of Glenwood; 37 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lorraine Augdahl of Spring Lake Park.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva; son-in-law, Kenny Bitzan Sr.; stepson, Delray Nelson; step-daughter-in-law, Beverly Nelson; parents, Carl and Thea; brothers, Freddy, James, Clifford, Edwin, Philip and Warren; and sisters Mabel (Landeen) and Hazel (Pederson).
A funeral service was held August 13 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. John Peshek officiating. Interment was held at Brandon Cemetery. Casket bearers were Alan Augdahl, Greg Thoennes, Nick Thoennes, Ken Bitzan Jr., Michael Richey, Chuck Nelson and Steven Nelson. Arrangements were with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.
(obit: Anderson Funeral Home)
Lloyd and Geneva then moved to Minneapolis where he worked for the University of Minnesota as a maintenance engineer until his retirement in 1978. They then moved to Alexandria and lived in their home until 1996, when they moved to Bethel Manor. In 2000, they moved into Bethany Home. When Geneva died in 2005, Lloyd moved into Clearwater Suites for a short time before his residency at Knute Nelson.
Lloyd was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all. He was well read, enjoyed conversations about politics and current events, and playing cards with his children and grandchildren. Lloyd also enjoyed his woodworking hobby making doll furniture together wit his wife, Geneva's doll hobby for 20 years.
He is survived by his son, James (Cheryl) Augdahl of Brandon; daughters, Kathleen (Bernie) Thoennes of Brandon, Marilyn Bitzan of Brandon and LaVerle Richey of Walker; stepson, Darrel (Joanne) Nelson of Glenwood; 37 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lorraine Augdahl of Spring Lake Park.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva; son-in-law, Kenny Bitzan Sr.; stepson, Delray Nelson; step-daughter-in-law, Beverly Nelson; parents, Carl and Thea; brothers, Freddy, James, Clifford, Edwin, Philip and Warren; and sisters Mabel (Landeen) and Hazel (Pederson).
A funeral service was held August 13 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. John Peshek officiating. Interment was held at Brandon Cemetery. Casket bearers were Alan Augdahl, Greg Thoennes, Nick Thoennes, Ken Bitzan Jr., Michael Richey, Chuck Nelson and Steven Nelson. Arrangements were with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.
(obit: Anderson Funeral Home)
Lloyd Arnold Augdahl, 95, died August 9, 2008 at Knute Nelson in Alexandria. Lloyd was born November 14, 1912 in Brandon to Carl O. and Thea (Larson) Augdahl. He was baptized and confirmed at West Moe Lutheran Church in rural Brandon. Lloyd grew up and helped on the family farm. He graduated in 1930, the third class to graduate from Brandon High School. On October 26, 1941, he was united in marriage to Geneva Tolifson. Lloyd farmed with his brother, Warren, until 1948 when Lloyd purchased the farm. Lloyd and Geneva raised their children on the farm, his daughter, Kathleen, and son-in-law, Bernie Thoennes, purchased the farm.
Lloyd and Geneva then moved to Minneapolis where he worked for the University of Minnesota as a maintenance engineer until his retirement in 1978. They then moved to Alexandria and lived in their home until 1996, when they moved to Bethel Manor. In 2000, they moved into Bethany Home. When Geneva died in 2005, Lloyd moved into Clearwater Suites for a short time before his residency at Knute Nelson.
Lloyd was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all. He was well read, enjoyed conversations about politics and current events, and playing cards with his children and grandchildren. Lloyd also enjoyed his woodworking hobby making doll furniture together wit his wife, Geneva's doll hobby for 20 years.
He is survived by his son, James (Cheryl) Augdahl of Brandon; daughters, Kathleen (Bernie) Thoennes of Brandon, Marilyn Bitzan of Brandon and LaVerle Richey of Walker; stepson, Darrel (Joanne) Nelson of Glenwood; 37 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lorraine Augdahl of Spring Lake Park.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva; son-in-law, Kenny Bitzan Sr.; stepson, Delray Nelson; step-daughter-in-law, Beverly Nelson; parents, Carl and Thea; brothers, Freddy, James, Clifford, Edwin, Philip and Warren; and sisters Mabel (Landeen) and Hazel (Pederson).
A funeral service was held August 13 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. John Peshek officiating. Interment was held at Brandon Cemetery. Casket bearers were Alan Augdahl, Greg Thoennes, Nick Thoennes, Ken Bitzan Jr., Michael Richey, Chuck Nelson and Steven Nelson. Arrangements were with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.
(obit: Anderson Funeral Home)
Lloyd and Geneva then moved to Minneapolis where he worked for the University of Minnesota as a maintenance engineer until his retirement in 1978. They then moved to Alexandria and lived in their home until 1996, when they moved to Bethel Manor. In 2000, they moved into Bethany Home. When Geneva died in 2005, Lloyd moved into Clearwater Suites for a short time before his residency at Knute Nelson.
Lloyd was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all. He was well read, enjoyed conversations about politics and current events, and playing cards with his children and grandchildren. Lloyd also enjoyed his woodworking hobby making doll furniture together wit his wife, Geneva's doll hobby for 20 years.
He is survived by his son, James (Cheryl) Augdahl of Brandon; daughters, Kathleen (Bernie) Thoennes of Brandon, Marilyn Bitzan of Brandon and LaVerle Richey of Walker; stepson, Darrel (Joanne) Nelson of Glenwood; 37 grandchildren; 68 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Lorraine Augdahl of Spring Lake Park.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva; son-in-law, Kenny Bitzan Sr.; stepson, Delray Nelson; step-daughter-in-law, Beverly Nelson; parents, Carl and Thea; brothers, Freddy, James, Clifford, Edwin, Philip and Warren; and sisters Mabel (Landeen) and Hazel (Pederson).
A funeral service was held August 13 at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria with Rev. John Peshek officiating. Interment was held at Brandon Cemetery. Casket bearers were Alan Augdahl, Greg Thoennes, Nick Thoennes, Ken Bitzan Jr., Michael Richey, Chuck Nelson and Steven Nelson. Arrangements were with Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.
(obit: Anderson Funeral Home)
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