Jeff Bjoralt

Jeffrey Aaron Bjoralt was born February 17, 1965 in Minneapolis, MN, the son of Sherlin and Ardelle (Hanson) Bjoralt. Jeff was raised and schooled in Minneapolis where he attended Marshal High School. Jeff came to Alexandria for the summers as he was growing up. In 1986 He made Alexandria his home. Jeff began Pennywise Construction and operated the company for approximately twenty years. Recently Jeff moved to Fergus Falls, MN where he was studying to become a youth minister. He was a member of the Federated Church in Fergus Falls. Jeff loved animals; especially his big dog, Danny. On Thursday, December 10, 2009 Jeff died at the age of forty-four years. His father, Sherlin Bjoralt, preceded him in death. Jeff is survived by his mother, Ardelle Bjoralt of Alexandria; brother, Tim Bjoralt of Alexandria; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A funeral service will be held Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Bethany Home Chapel in Alexandria. Reverend Douglas Dent will officiate. Interment will follow in the Geneva Cemetery in Alexandria. Casket bearers include Darin Hanson, Bill Peterson, DuWayne Hanson, David Bjoralt, Amanda Scott and Amy Scott. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred to Praise Radio in Osakis, MN. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria.