Selmer O. Gullingsrud
April 20, 1916 - September 5, 2010
Selmer O. Gullingsrud, 94, Gary, MN., died Sunday, September 5, 2010, in the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley, MN.
Selmer Oliver Gullingsrud, was born April 20, 1916, east of Gary, MN. , the son of Ole and Stina (Ellingson) Gullingsrud. He was raised on a farm and attended county school near the farm. Selmer was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith, at St. Petri Lutheran Church. As a young man, he farmed with his father, before entering the United States Army, in 1941. After his honorable discharge, he returned to the Gary community, where he farmed with his dad.
On June 20, 1946, Selmer was united in marriage to Julia Mae Stenson, at St Petri Lutheran Church. The couple purchased the farm from Selmer's parents, in 1947, and this is where they have made their home and raised their family. Selmer retired from active farming several years ago, but they have continued to live on the farm until the past few weeks, when Selmer moved into the Twin Valley Living Center.
Selmer enjoyed going to the lakes on Sundays with his family, where they would fish and picnic, and also going to dances in younger years. Selmer was a member of the American Legion, in Gary, for years.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Julia Mae, Gary, MN.; one daughter, Sonja (Dennis) Rooks, Fargo, ND.; three sons: Norm (Lori), Gary, MN., Larry, Anchorage, Alaska, Dean and his fiancé, Kimberly, West Fargo, ND.; one brother, Elroy of Youngstown, California.; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
Selmer was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, at 10:30 am, in the Gary Lutheran Church, Gary, MN. Visitation will be Friday, from 5 to 7 pm, with a Prayer service at 6:30 pm, at Gary Lutheran Church. Visitation will also be one hour before services, at the church, on Saturday. Officiating will be Pastor John Ahola, with Alden Anderson, serving as organist and vocalist, accompanied by Nikki Gullingsrud. Also providing special music will be Joel and Kathy Andersen. Pallbearers will be Mike Gullingsrud, John Gullingsrud, Joshua Rooks, Jacob Rooks, Jesse Gullingsrud, Seth Gullingsrud, Kari Natwick, Debi Dahl, Erin Rooks, Sumara Rooks and Stacy Roe. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Selmers great-grandchildren. Military honors will be the Gary American Legion Post #505.
Interment will be in the St. Petri Lutheran Cemetery, near Gary.
Source: Obituary & photo @ Anderson Family
April 20, 1916 - September 5, 2010
Selmer O. Gullingsrud, 94, Gary, MN., died Sunday, September 5, 2010, in the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley, MN.
Selmer Oliver Gullingsrud, was born April 20, 1916, east of Gary, MN. , the son of Ole and Stina (Ellingson) Gullingsrud. He was raised on a farm and attended county school near the farm. Selmer was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith, at St. Petri Lutheran Church. As a young man, he farmed with his father, before entering the United States Army, in 1941. After his honorable discharge, he returned to the Gary community, where he farmed with his dad.
On June 20, 1946, Selmer was united in marriage to Julia Mae Stenson, at St Petri Lutheran Church. The couple purchased the farm from Selmer's parents, in 1947, and this is where they have made their home and raised their family. Selmer retired from active farming several years ago, but they have continued to live on the farm until the past few weeks, when Selmer moved into the Twin Valley Living Center.
Selmer enjoyed going to the lakes on Sundays with his family, where they would fish and picnic, and also going to dances in younger years. Selmer was a member of the American Legion, in Gary, for years.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Julia Mae, Gary, MN.; one daughter, Sonja (Dennis) Rooks, Fargo, ND.; three sons: Norm (Lori), Gary, MN., Larry, Anchorage, Alaska, Dean and his fiancé, Kimberly, West Fargo, ND.; one brother, Elroy of Youngstown, California.; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
Selmer was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, at 10:30 am, in the Gary Lutheran Church, Gary, MN. Visitation will be Friday, from 5 to 7 pm, with a Prayer service at 6:30 pm, at Gary Lutheran Church. Visitation will also be one hour before services, at the church, on Saturday. Officiating will be Pastor John Ahola, with Alden Anderson, serving as organist and vocalist, accompanied by Nikki Gullingsrud. Also providing special music will be Joel and Kathy Andersen. Pallbearers will be Mike Gullingsrud, John Gullingsrud, Joshua Rooks, Jacob Rooks, Jesse Gullingsrud, Seth Gullingsrud, Kari Natwick, Debi Dahl, Erin Rooks, Sumara Rooks and Stacy Roe. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Selmers great-grandchildren. Military honors will be the Gary American Legion Post #505.
Interment will be in the St. Petri Lutheran Cemetery, near Gary.
Source: Obituary & photo @ Anderson Family
Selmer O. Gullingsrud
April 20, 1916 - September 5, 2010
Selmer O. Gullingsrud, 94, Gary, MN., died Sunday, September 5, 2010, in the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley, MN.
Selmer Oliver Gullingsrud, was born April 20, 1916, east of Gary, MN. , the son of Ole and Stina (Ellingson) Gullingsrud. He was raised on a farm and attended county school near the farm. Selmer was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith, at St. Petri Lutheran Church. As a young man, he farmed with his father, before entering the United States Army, in 1941. After his honorable discharge, he returned to the Gary community, where he farmed with his dad.
On June 20, 1946, Selmer was united in marriage to Julia Mae Stenson, at St Petri Lutheran Church. The couple purchased the farm from Selmer's parents, in 1947, and this is where they have made their home and raised their family. Selmer retired from active farming several years ago, but they have continued to live on the farm until the past few weeks, when Selmer moved into the Twin Valley Living Center.
Selmer enjoyed going to the lakes on Sundays with his family, where they would fish and picnic, and also going to dances in younger years. Selmer was a member of the American Legion, in Gary, for years.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Julia Mae, Gary, MN.; one daughter, Sonja (Dennis) Rooks, Fargo, ND.; three sons: Norm (Lori), Gary, MN., Larry, Anchorage, Alaska, Dean and his fiancé, Kimberly, West Fargo, ND.; one brother, Elroy of Youngstown, California.; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
Selmer was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, at 10:30 am, in the Gary Lutheran Church, Gary, MN. Visitation will be Friday, from 5 to 7 pm, with a Prayer service at 6:30 pm, at Gary Lutheran Church. Visitation will also be one hour before services, at the church, on Saturday. Officiating will be Pastor John Ahola, with Alden Anderson, serving as organist and vocalist, accompanied by Nikki Gullingsrud. Also providing special music will be Joel and Kathy Andersen. Pallbearers will be Mike Gullingsrud, John Gullingsrud, Joshua Rooks, Jacob Rooks, Jesse Gullingsrud, Seth Gullingsrud, Kari Natwick, Debi Dahl, Erin Rooks, Sumara Rooks and Stacy Roe. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Selmers great-grandchildren. Military honors will be the Gary American Legion Post #505.
Interment will be in the St. Petri Lutheran Cemetery, near Gary.
Source: Obituary & photo @ Anderson Family
April 20, 1916 - September 5, 2010
Selmer O. Gullingsrud, 94, Gary, MN., died Sunday, September 5, 2010, in the Twin Valley Living Center, Twin Valley, MN.
Selmer Oliver Gullingsrud, was born April 20, 1916, east of Gary, MN. , the son of Ole and Stina (Ellingson) Gullingsrud. He was raised on a farm and attended county school near the farm. Selmer was baptized and later confirmed in the Lutheran faith, at St. Petri Lutheran Church. As a young man, he farmed with his father, before entering the United States Army, in 1941. After his honorable discharge, he returned to the Gary community, where he farmed with his dad.
On June 20, 1946, Selmer was united in marriage to Julia Mae Stenson, at St Petri Lutheran Church. The couple purchased the farm from Selmer's parents, in 1947, and this is where they have made their home and raised their family. Selmer retired from active farming several years ago, but they have continued to live on the farm until the past few weeks, when Selmer moved into the Twin Valley Living Center.
Selmer enjoyed going to the lakes on Sundays with his family, where they would fish and picnic, and also going to dances in younger years. Selmer was a member of the American Legion, in Gary, for years.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Julia Mae, Gary, MN.; one daughter, Sonja (Dennis) Rooks, Fargo, ND.; three sons: Norm (Lori), Gary, MN., Larry, Anchorage, Alaska, Dean and his fiancé, Kimberly, West Fargo, ND.; one brother, Elroy of Youngstown, California.; 11 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
Selmer was preceded in death by his parents; 4 brothers; and 3 sisters.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept. 11, at 10:30 am, in the Gary Lutheran Church, Gary, MN. Visitation will be Friday, from 5 to 7 pm, with a Prayer service at 6:30 pm, at Gary Lutheran Church. Visitation will also be one hour before services, at the church, on Saturday. Officiating will be Pastor John Ahola, with Alden Anderson, serving as organist and vocalist, accompanied by Nikki Gullingsrud. Also providing special music will be Joel and Kathy Andersen. Pallbearers will be Mike Gullingsrud, John Gullingsrud, Joshua Rooks, Jacob Rooks, Jesse Gullingsrud, Seth Gullingsrud, Kari Natwick, Debi Dahl, Erin Rooks, Sumara Rooks and Stacy Roe. Honorary pallbearers will be all of Selmers great-grandchildren. Military honors will be the Gary American Legion Post #505.
Interment will be in the St. Petri Lutheran Cemetery, near Gary.
Source: Obituary & photo @ Anderson Family
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