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Victor Mortenson Obituary
Victor, 83 of Sioux Falls, passed away at his home on Sunday. Victor was born August 23, 1929 to Victor and Edith (Nelson) Mortenson at Estherville, Iowa. He graduated from Estherville High in 1948.
He joined the National Guard in 1951 and served until 1953. He served in Bat. C 194th Field Artillery during the Korean Conflict. He attended Gustavus Adolphus College and graduated in 1957. Victor began his work with the IRS in South Dakota in 1957. Victor married Ann Marlene Hove on February 14, 1959 and they resided in Pierre until 1965 when they moved to Sioux Falls. Victor worked as a revenue officer until his retirement in 1985.
Victor was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed gardening, walking outside and visiting friends in the hospital.
Grateful for sharing his life are his wife, Ann; son, Mark; a grandson , Ashley Mortenson (Samantha Parker), Ottumwa, IA; great granddaughter, Avenley; a sister, Dorothy Bringle, Sacramento, CA; daughter- in- law, Pam Mortenson; and nieces.
Visitation is 5-7 pm Wednesday at Chapel Hill Funeral Home with a prayer service at 7 pm. Memorial service 1 pm Thursday at St. John American Lutheran Church. www.chapelhillfuneralhome.com
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Mike & Mary
January 9, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Anne and her family, as they go through their time of grief and sorrow. Vic will be missed.
Bunny Bringle-Pellegrini
January 8, 2013
Sending our love and prayers from Dotti, and her daughters Rainy,Bunny and Robbyn
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