Loren Iverson

Loren Delmore Iverson, age 72, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 after following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He never complained and would always say ? ?leave it to the man upstairs.? Loren was born on March 20, 1936, in Reno Township, Minnesota, the son of Emil Iverson and Aurelia (Kvitek) Iverson-Josephson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Faith. Loren graduated from Jefferson High School in Alexandria in 1954. After graduation he started working in the construction business. Loren later started up his own business Iverson Masonary that he ran for about 30 years. He thoroughly enjoyed the work and received great satisfaction from the end product. Loren married Glorene Johnson on November 17, 1956. The couple was blessed with two daughters: Kimberly Ann and Karen Marie. He was an avid outdoorsmen who loved fishing, hunting, gardening, feeding birds and cooking for family and friends. He was also a huge Minnesota Viking and Twins fan. Loren is survived by his wife of 52 years, Glorene; two daughters: Kimberly Ann & husband, Jeff Thompson; Karen Marie & husband, Gary Semmens; three grandchildren: Nathaniel Loren, AnneMarie Heather, and Tyler Jeffrey Semmens; brothers: Louie (Anita), Milo; sister-in-law: Gloria Therkildsen; brother-in-law: Peter G. Kruize; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Lloyd; brother-in-law, Warren Johnson; sisters-in-law: Deloris (Peter G.) Kruize, Sharon (Milo) Iverson, Deloris (Tootie) Johnson, nephew, Michael Iverson. His family was extremely important to him and they were his pride and joy. He had a lot of fun with his family throughout the years. Loren was a loving husband, father and grandfather and will be deeply missed. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2009, 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary?s Catholic Church with Father Steve Binsfeld officiating. Pallbearers were Peter A. Kruize, David Retzlaff, Jerry Iverson, Jay Iverson, Steve Johnson, Mark Johnson, Jeff Hanson. Burial will be at St. Mary?s Cemetery.