Sam Brusven

Sam Brusven was born on May 28, 1933, in Clarkfield, Minnesota the son of Arnold and Johanna (Hanson) Brusven. He graduated from Morris High School in 1951. Sam served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army. On June 8, 1958, Sam was united in marriage to Kathleen Livermore in Canby, Minnesota. After their marriage the couple farmed in rural Cottonwood, Minnesota for twenty four years and in 1982 moved to a farm north of Clarissa for about seven years before moving to a hobby farm in rural Browerville. Sam always had a big garden and loved planting trees. He enjoyed visiting people whether it was at a local garage sale or auction. Sam died on Monday, March 17, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen; children: Karen & Al of Parkers Prairie, MN, Nancy of Sioux Falls, Diane & Greg of Osakis, Carol & Craig of Clear Lake, Karl & Jen of Alexandria; seven grandchildren: Charles, Jaymie, Joseph, Cody, Logan, Hannah, Jayden; two great grandchildren: Spencer & Jackson; sister, June Weaver and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers: Anton, Milo, Ernest; infant sister. Memorial service will be held on Friday, March 21, 2014, 11:00 a.m. at Living Word Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home. www.andersonfuneral.net