Edward Botzet

Obituary Edward Paul Botzet was born on February 24, 1928 in Carlos Township, MN, the son of Paul and Selma (Ritten) Botzet. He attended Dist. #69 country school and helped his father on the farm. He enlisted into the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954. After Ed returned from the war he met the ?Love of his Life? Beverly Svee. They were united in marriage on May 15, 1956 at St. Mary?s Catholic Church in Alexandria. Of this union they had seven children Richard, Kenneth, Joseph, Marlys, Bernard, Janice, and Kathleen. Ed farmed his entire life on the farm which his parents had homesteaded and his sons Ken and Joe continue to farm. He continued to help his sons with farm work whenever he could. Ed was a hard working, structured man who loved his family and had a big heart. Throughout Ed?s life he provided well for his wife and children. In his early years, he did some wood working projects in his spare time. He loved the outdoors ? fishing, hunting and taking summer naps on the lawn. On the farm he milked cows, raised pigs, cattle, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and grew crops. He also enjoyed occasional visits to the casino and playing cards with his neighbors. As he retired from farming, his passion turned to gardening. He loved to tend to his garden and canned the many vegetables he grew. He loved the heat of the warm summer days. He will be missed by those who knew and loved him. Edward P. Botzet died on Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Douglas County Hospital at the age of 81 years old. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Beverly Botzet of Carlos, MN; sons Richard (Judy) Botzet of Fairmont, MN; Ken Botzet of Carlos, MN; Joe Botzet and friend Marlene Hansen of Carlos, MN; Bernie Botzet of Winfield, Kansas; daughters Marlys Botzet and significant other Rodney McClellan of Carlos, MN; Janice (Tim) Swanson of Carlos, MN; Kathy (Bryan) Heid of Nelson, MN; 19 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brother Fred Botzet of International Falls, MN; sister Arlene Muzik of Forada, MN; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. A Memorial Mass was held on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Belle River, MN. Inurnment was in the church cemetery. Urn Bearer was United States Marine Corp LCPL David Botzet. Honorary Urn Bearers were all of Edward?s grandchildren and great grandchildren. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 936 and American Legion Post # 87 performed military rites. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria, www.andersonfuneral.net