1939
Marvin
2015
Marvin Wolbersen
January 5, 1939 — February 21, 2015
Marvin F. Wolbersen age 76 of Garfield formerly of Wheaton died on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Bridgewell in Osakis. A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Garfield. Visitation will be held 4-7 PM on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at the Anderson Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday.
Marvin (Buddy) Wolbersen, 76, Garfield, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015.
Marvin was born January 5, 1939, in Wheaton, MN, the son of Henry and Catherine (Paulsen) Wolbersen. He grew up in rural Wheaton and worked on the family farm as well as neighboring farms. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 in 1956 and received his high school diploma while serving in the Navy. He served five years in the Navy Seabees in Alaska, Japan, and Guam. He also served 5 more years in the United States Naval Reserve and was honorably discharged.
Marvin was united in marriage to Barbara Frounfelter on November 17, 1961 in Wheaton, MN. They moved to the Alexandria area in 1971. He used the skills he learned as a Seabee throughout his life, which includes building the family home near Garfield, MN. Marvin worked various jobs in construction, maintenance, and manufacturing. He retired in 2002 after 29 years as a lead assembler at Douglas Machine in Alexandria.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. It was very important to him to be part of all of his grandchildren’s lives. Marvin also enjoyed reading and spending time outdoors.
He is survived by his wife Barbara; sons, Tony (Robyn) of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Troy (Danette) of Garfield, MN; grandchildren, Jenna (Christopher) Turgerson of Shoreview, MN; Tanner Wolbersen of Fargo, ND; Meghan (Collin Schnitzler) Wolbersen of Sauk Rapids, MN; Taylor Wolbersen of Sauk Rapids, MN; McKenzie Wolbersen of Garfield, MN; Matthew Wolbersen of Garfield, MN. Sister; LaVonne Rosdahl of Brainerd, MN; Brothers; Donald (Irene) Wolbersen of Shoreview, MN; Robert (Kathy) Wolbersen of Morris, MN; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Catherine Wolbersen; sisters, Bernice Gaulrapp, Anita Marten, Clara Kenney, Beverly Siegel; and brother, James Wolbersen.
Marvin (Buddy) Wolbersen, 76, Garfield, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015.
Marvin was born January 5, 1939, in Wheaton, MN, the son of Henry and Catherine (Paulsen) Wolbersen. He grew up in rural Wheaton and worked on the family farm as well as neighboring farms. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at age 17 in 1956 and received his high school diploma while serving in the Navy. He served five years in the Navy Seabees in Alaska, Japan, and Guam. He also served 5 more years in the United States Naval Reserve and was honorably discharged.
Marvin was united in marriage to Barbara Frounfelter on November 17, 1961 in Wheaton, MN. They moved to the Alexandria area in 1971. He used the skills he learned as a Seabee throughout his life, which includes building the family home near Garfield, MN. Marvin worked various jobs in construction, maintenance, and manufacturing. He retired in 2002 after 29 years as a lead assembler at Douglas Machine in Alexandria.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his sons and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. It was very important to him to be part of all of his grandchildren’s lives. Marvin also enjoyed reading and spending time outdoors.
He is survived by his wife Barbara; sons, Tony (Robyn) of Sauk Rapids, MN, and Troy (Danette) of Garfield, MN; grandchildren, Jenna (Christopher) Turgerson of Shoreview, MN; Tanner Wolbersen of Fargo, ND; Meghan (Collin Schnitzler) Wolbersen of Sauk Rapids, MN; Taylor Wolbersen of Sauk Rapids, MN; McKenzie Wolbersen of Garfield, MN; Matthew Wolbersen of Garfield, MN. Sister; LaVonne Rosdahl of Brainerd, MN; Brothers; Donald (Irene) Wolbersen of Shoreview, MN; Robert (Kathy) Wolbersen of Morris, MN; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Catherine Wolbersen; sisters, Bernice Gaulrapp, Anita Marten, Clara Kenney, Beverly Siegel; and brother, James Wolbersen.
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