Myron Ulsager

Myron N. Ulsager Myron Nelson Ulsager was born on June 18, 1929 in Brandon, MN the son of Martin and Eleanor (Anderson) Ulsager. He grew up on the family farm near Brandon helping his dad with the farm work. Myron met Karolyn Angen and they were married on January 12, 1952 at Grace Lutheran Church in Brandon. The couple started their married life renting a farm south of Brandon as they farmed with Myron?s dad. A few years later Myron was drafted into the military. The couple moved to Ft. Lindwood, Missouri for military training. Tom was born in Ft. Lindwood after Myron was then shipped overseas where he served his term of duty in Germany and Austria. Karolyn and Tom moved back to Brandon until Myron returned home from the military. They moved to Carlos for a couple years where Myron worked at the meat locker and moved back to Brandon where Martha was born. In 1964, they bought a farm place and were later blessed with another son, Paul. Myron worked for Strom Construction for over 30 years driving heavy equipment building roads for the most part. While working in construction, Myron and Karolyn raised their own beef cattle and did their own processing. After retiring Myron drove truck for the sugar beet farmers at harvest time and also helped out driving tractor for local farmers. He enjoyed farming and always looked forward to helping out in the fields. He loved being outdoors: mowing lawn, cutting wood and other projects around the farm. He loved fishing with Karolyn, grandchildren and friends. Myron liked to travel to Norway to spend time with his daughter. He liked sports and enjoyed watching the Viking or Twins games on television. He especially loved spending time with and teasing each of his grandchildren. He always had time to played Uno, board games, and even drive four wheelers with them. Myron had a quick wit and good sense of humor. He was a lovable and softhearted man who will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Myron N. Ulsager died at St. Cloud Hospital on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at the age of 81. He is survived by his children, Tom Ulsager of Lexington, KY; Martha (Jon) Frogner of Norway; and Paul (fianc�e Nancy) Ulsager of Savage, MN; four grandchildren, Tom and Ben Frogner and Joseph and Hannah Ulsager and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Myron is preceded in death by his parents, wife Karolyn Ulsager and four sisters. A memorial service was held on Thursday, September 2, 2010 at the Living Waters Assembly of God Church in Alexandria with Reverend Jim Resa officiating. Music was provided by pianist, Bonnie Fulghum, and vocalists, Cheryl Kapp and Doug and Debbie Holmgren. Arrangements were with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net