Swanson Peterson Funeral Home

Peterson, Arnold Oscar, age 90 of Howard Lake, formerly St. Louis Park, MN. passed away peacefully at home 12/23/11. Born in Kingston, MN 9/1/1921 to Oscar and Hulda Peterson. Arnold was healthy and vital to the very end, influencing his family and friends with his deep faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Preceded in death by his parents, step-mother: Sophie, wife of 61 years: Mildred, bro. Alden, sis. Lorraine, grandson: Jared, and son-in-law: Peter Dierker.
Survived by, dau. Carol (Gary) Gedde, sons: Paul (Eileen), Thomas (Kathryn), and James (Sandra), 13 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial service: 12/28, 11 am at St. Johns Luth. Church of Howard Lake with vis. 1 hr prior to service.

Vernon Lee Engel was born December 27, 1928, in Woodland Township, Waverly, Minnesota the son of Louis and Alma (Schendel) Engel.  A lifelong member of St. James Lutheran Church, Howard Lake he was baptized on January 18, 1929 by Reverend C.G. Seltz and confirmed in his faith on March 29, 1942 by Reverend Eugene Seltz.

     Growing up on the family farm rural Howard Lake, he farmed with his parents.  For 30 years he worked on road construction and drove gravel trucks.  His hobbies included playing basketball and baseball in his younger years and now enjoyed watching sports.  Fishing was a favorite pastime as well as playing cards with family and friends.

     On December 3, 2011, while a resident at the Lake Ridge Care Center, Buffalo, Vernon was called to his eternal rest having reached the age of 82 years, 11 months and 6 days.

     He was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Alma Engel; niece Mary (Engel) Forsythe; nephew Mark Erickson and great-nephew Daniel Greeley.

     Vernon is survived by his brother Elwood “Woody” (Marvel) Engel; sisters Evelyn (Dean) Wallentine and Jean Wikstrom; nieces; nephews; great-nieces; great-nephews; and a host of relatives and friends.          

     A Celebration of life took place Friday, December 9, 2011 at St. James Lutheran Church in Howard Lake. Officiating was Reverend Michael Nirva and Reverend Martin Schoenfeld. Music by Marge Stueven and Luke Dahl.

     Interment was at the Howard Lake Cemetery. Memorial preferred to St. James Lutheran Church or American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake.

Funeral Service for Lorraine Engelman: Tuesday, December 6, 2011.  1:30 PM at Stockholm Lutheran Church, South of Cokato

Visitation: 4-8 PM Monday at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Cokato

Prayer Service 6:30 PM on Monday at the Funeral Home

Wallace Odin Nygaard, age 65 of Cokato passed away on November 29, 2011. He was born July 6, 1946 in Colfax, Wisconsin to Odin and Lucille Nygaard. The 4^th of 5 children: Merlin, Kenith, Joyce, Wallace, and Jane. Wallace is preceded in death by Joyce and both parents Odin and Lucille. Wally moved to Minnesota in 1958, and attended Cokato High School. Wally was united in marriage to Carolyn Schultz on March 21, 1970. Wally and Carolyn had 3 children: Eric, Kimberly, and Tammy. Wally worked for Stearner Lighting in Winsted, MN. for 16 years. Wally also enjoyed helping his brother Merlin around on his farm. Wally loved to fish, hunt, garden, and spend time with his family. Wally is survived by his wife: Carolyn, son: Eric (Theresa), grandsons: Eithian, Bricen, Preston, and Logan Nygaard, daughter: Kimberly (Justin) Grob, grandsons: Brennen, Seth, and granddaughter: Breah Grob, daughter: Tammy, granddaughter: Cassandra, grandson: Carson, brothers: Merlin, Kenith, and sister: Jane.

Memorial service: Saturday, December 3, 2011, 2:00 pm at North Crow River Lutheran Church, north of Cokato, with visitation beginning at noon at Nygaardchurch. Internment to follow in the church cemetery.

Memorial Service: 7:00 PM Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home of Howard Lake

Visitation begins at 6:00 PM on Tuesday

Interment will be on Wednesday at 2:00PM at the Howard Lake Cemetery