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Orville Andrew Fossum

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Published by Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels on Mar. 16, 2006.

Fossum, Orville Andrew age 85, of Blaine, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at Mercy Hospital in Coon Rapids surrounded by his family. Orville Andrew Fossum was born April 17, 1920 in Canton, SD to Andrew & Anna Fossum. He graduated from Augustana Academy in Canton in 1937, served 4 years in the Army during WW II and married Asbjorg (Ossie) Aalberg, Oct. 1, 1946. They farmed in the Canton area until 1965 when they moved to Mpls due to Orville's laryngectomy and being unable to farm. He attended Control Data School and became an electrical draftsman where he worked at Minco Products in Fridley, MN for 23 years. Preceded in death by his parents, 2 sons, Tobin Grant and Ronald Lee and 1 sister, Gloria (Dick) Koester. Survived by wife, Ossie; 2 sons, Larry (Freida) and Brent (Barb); daughter-in-law, Pam Fossum. He was blessed with 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral service Saturday, 3 PM, Peace Lutheran Church, 20 Northdale Blvd., Coon Rapids, with visitation one hour prior to service at church. Visitation also Friday, 5-7 PM, with prayer service 7 PM at Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd. Interment will be at Lands Lutheran Church Cemetery, Hudson, SD, Mon., March 20, 1 PM, with fellowship to follow at the Canton VFW. Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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March 20, 2006

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March 16, 2006

Bob and Becky Gander posted to the memorial.

March 16, 2006

Mary McCullough posted to the memorial.

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Bonnie Allen

March 20, 2006

Ossie:

You don't know me personally but I see you in church on Sunday mornings at 8:30 and have for years. I have talked with you and Orville at certain church functions. Having heard of his passing yesterday in church I wanted to tell you how truly sorry I am for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Bob and Becky Gander

March 16, 2006

Sorry to hear of Orville's death. We are in Arizona and read about it online. Our sympathy to the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Mary McCullough

March 16, 2006

I worked with Orv at Minco for many years and always enjoyed his humor and friendliness. He was truly a great human being who saw the good in everyone and everything. I'm sure his family will greatly miss such a wonderful, humble man.

Jerry & Dawn Stein

March 16, 2006

We are truely sorry that we will not be able to attend any services for Orville. I (Jerry) will always have to warm spot in my heart for Orville. From the time we first met, his friendliness and openess to his comment that always made me laugh. "I rule my house with an iron fist." With greatest sympathy to the Fossum family, Jerry & Dawn Stein

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Brenda Woltman

March 16, 2006

A dear friend I met when working at Minco in Fridley. He inspired his coworkers with his zealous spirit and warm heart. It was a pleasure to work with Orv. My regards and heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

Mary Furgason

March 16, 2006

I worked with Orv for a number of years at Minco. He was a wonderful person, always cheerful. I am saddened to hear of his passing. My sympathy goes out to the entire family.

Jim Svardahl

March 16, 2006

During the 15 years we worked together at Minco heater engineering Orv was unfailingly courteous, friendly, cooperative--an exemplary man, dedicated friend and faithful coworker, with a deep commitment to selfless service. It was a great privilege to know and work with him.

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