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1948
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2022
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Newton Earl Obituary
On June 6, 1970, Newt was united in marriage to Virginia "Ginny" Mostad at Sauk Valley Lutheran Church in rural Osakis. The couple lived at the San Jose Naval Base in California, where they started their family. They returned to Osakis after being honorably discharged. The couple was blessed with 5 children. Newt worked for Shrode Equipment and later at the Glenwood Fertilizer Loading Plant. He started farming with his father-in-law, Robert Mostad and brother-in-law, Dennis Mostad. Newt and Ginny later purchased the farm they have been living on for 50 years. He was a pilot for many years working for Alexandria Aviation.
Newt loved music, playing guitar, singing and was active with the Gordon Men's Choir and sang in a quartet. He served as the Orange Township Treasurer for many years. Newt loved to be in his shop staying busy with all kinds of repairs and enjoyed helping his neighbors and friends with their fix-it projects. Most importantly he loved spending time with his family and friends. Many memories were made around the kitchen table at the lake or around the campfire in the backyard or camping with family and friends. In 2020, Newt was inducted into the U.S, Navy Combat Aircrew on the ship Yorktown stationed in Charleston, SC.
Newt died on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at this home at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Ginny; children, Audray (Steve) Maxwell of West Fargo, ND, Glenn (Glenda) Earl of Underwood, ND, Michael (Melissa) of Rowlins, WY, Kenneth (Sue) Earl of Alexandria, and Kristie (Herb) Holmes of Phoenix, AZ; 13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Gloria (Marlin) Hadden of Borup, MN and Carol Swanson of Walnut Grove, MN; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, Newton and Laura; and brother, Leslie Earl.
A Funeral Service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Sauk Valley Lutheran Church in rural Osakis. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service at the church. Military Honors will be provided by the Osakis VFW Post 7902 and the U.S. Navy Honor Guard.
A live stream and recording of the service will be available 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 22, 2022, on the funeral home website. To protect the safety of all, masks are recommended.
Arrangements are with the Roy-Hetland Funeral Home in Osakis.
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EILEEN PARR
December 29, 2023
Newton Earl, Jr. Had an integral part in saving my husband’s life during the Vietnam War. Jim Parr was the commander of a brown water craft which was with another craft near Binh Thuy May 3 of 1969. Jim had an artery injury and Newton was a door gunner of a helicopter crew that covered both water craft to save the craft and their crews when ambushed by the Viet Cong. I found out about this 6 years after Jim Parr’s death, when my grandson found out about Newton Earl’s induction into the Enlisted Combat Aircrew Roll of Honor, which was covered by a newspaper and the article was on the internet. It has been two years since I spoke with Newton briefly two days before Christmas. Our plan was to speak again after the holidays. I was so sad to learn of Newton’s death. I was so happy to learn of Jim’s experience, as he did not talk much about it. The physical injury was proof enough for him. It did not keep him from living his life to the fullest, even becoming a private pilot, himself, which Newton shared that he, too, was a private pilot. Mrs. Earl, or children, if you would like to talk to me, you can reach me at 1-760-946-9048 in Apple Valley, California. I am so sorry for your loss of Newton. Our conversation was truly uplifting for me and helped me to understand Jim a little better. Eileen Parr
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