Edgar William Ernest Senne

EDGAR SENNE
Funeral services celebrating the life of Edgar Senne, age 94 of Glencoe and Formerly of Plato will be held Thursday, April 17, 2008 at 11:00 AM at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Plato. Officiating is Rev. Bruce Laabs. The organist was Cheryl Andrix. Hymns included are “What a Friend We Have in Jesus,” “Abide with Me” and “Just as I Am”. Serving as casket bearers are Charles Senne, Scott Peterson, Steve Peterson, Paul Diehn, Michael Diehn and David Manley. Interment will be in the church cemetery with military honors provided by the Plato American Legion Post.

Edgar William Ernest Senne was born September 2, 1913 in Fairmont the son of William and Lena (Gieseke) Senne Jr. He was baptized September 21, 1913 by Rev. C. Kohlmargen and later confirmed in the faith on May 20, 1928 by Rev. A. M. Beck both at the Immanuel Lutheran Church of West Rutland Township. Edgar served his country in the U.S. Army from May of 1942 to November of 1945. He served during the WW II in the European Campaign primarily in the invasion and liberation of Italy. During his service he received 5 Overseas Service Bars, Good Conduct Medal and Meritorius Unit Award. Edgar was united in marriage to Ruth Ahrens on April 20, 1947 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Estherville, Iowa by Rev. K. H. Horn. The couple made their home in South Branch, Minnesota where Edgar began farming. This union was blessed with four children, Arvin, Eunice, Barbara and Lawrence. In 1956 they moved to a farm north of Plato. Through the years Edgar was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Plato since 1956, where he was a member of it’s Men’s Club and church council. He was also active in the Plato American Legion. On September 9, 1989 Edgar married Frieda Beneke at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Glencoe by Rev. L. Lemke. The past four years they have resided at Orchard Estates. Edgar loved everything about farming, enjoyed fishing and in the later years enjoyed puzzles. On Tuesday, April 8, 2008, Edgar entered his eternal rest at the Glencoe Regional Health Services Long Term Care at the age of 94 years, 7 months and 6 days. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Ruth; grandson John; brothers Richard and Earl; sisters Hazel and Margaret.

Edgar is survived by his wife Frieda of Glencoe, children Arvin Senne (wife: Linda) of Minnetrista, Eunice Peterson (husband: Doug) of Gaylord, Barbara Diehn (husband: David) of Arlington, Lawrence Senne (wife: Kim) of Hayward, WI; step-children Noel Beneke (wife: Carolyn), Bernie Beneke (wife: Shirley); grandchildren Charles Senne, Lisa Senne, Amanda Peterson, Patsy Waytashek (husband: Marc), Scott Peterson, Steve Peterson, Sarah Manley (husband: David), Paul Diehn (fiancée: Erica), Michael Diehn (wife: Jessica), Andrea Diehn, Cody Cury, Josh Christensen; great grandchildren Cole & Haily Weber, Breein & Brennen Waytashek, Collin & Jackson Manley; six step-grandchildren; 17 step-great grandchildren; sisters Ruth Voelker of Fairmont, Una Anderson of Fairmont, LaVonne Peters of Hankinson, ND; as well as other relatives and friends.

Arrangements are with the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel of Glencoe. For online condolences: www.mcbridefuneralchapels.com