Irven Holtegaard, 90, of Lanesboro, passed away September 8, 2016 at Gundersen Health Care in LaCrosse, Wis.
Irven was born March 25, 1926 in Belmont, Mont., to Oscar and Minda (Benson) Holtegaard. He moved with his family to St. Charles as an infant. Later they settled in the Peterson area and he attended Lanesboro schools.
He was married on September 10, 1946 to Arlene Skalet at North Prairie Lutheran Church. They were married for 70 years. To this union four children were born.
He farmed for 52 years in the Peterson/Lanesboro area. His retirement years were spent in Lanesboro.
Irven was a member of North Prairie Lutheran Church. He served in offices in the Sunday school, church council, and cemetery board.
His interests include fishing, woodworking, and enjoying his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Irven is survived by his wife, Arlene of Lanesboro; sons: Dennis (Jill) of Rice Lake, Wis.; Philip of Lanesboro, and Lowell (Sheri) of Peterson. Also surviving are six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, along with several nieces and nephews. Three sisters: Allette Hatlevig, Myrtle Hatlevig, and Phyllis Potter also survive.
He is preceded in death by a son, Larry; and five brothers: Conrad, Leonard, Odin, Arville, and Raymond.
A funeral service was held at 2 p.m., Monday, September 12, 2016 at North Prairie Lutheran Church, with Pastor Sarah J. Walker-Brown officiating. Visitation was for one hour prior to service at church.
The committal service took place at the North Prairie Lutheran Cemetery following the funeral service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Gundersen Medical Foundation, Children’s Miracle Network, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Johnson-Riley Funeral Home in Lanesboro assisted the family with arrangements. To share condolences with the family, please visit rileyfuneralhomes.com