Sigurd J. Trelstad Sr.

Trelstad, Sigurd J. Sr. Age 90 of Minneapolis. Died peacefully on March 10, 2006. Preceded in death by beloved wife, Helen; brothers, Bertram (Bert), and Harold; sister, Gudrun (Gudy). Survived by children, S. John, Jr. (Nola Johnson); Lee (Christine Stroemer); Nancy Cook (Jerry); 9 grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was a graduate of the Chicago Board of Trade Institute and the Minneapolis College of Business. A former member of both the Chicago Board of Trade and the Minneapolis Grain Exchange. He was elected to the Minneapolis Grain Exchange's Board of Arbitration. He was a well respected barley-buyer in both Chicago and Minneapolis. He retired after 30+ years with Rahr Malting Company. He will be remembered for the prize winning roses grown in his yard. Sig's family wishes to thank his neighbors, the staff of Nokomis Healthy Seniors, MainStreet Lodge, Sunrise of Roseville and Abbott- Northwestern Hospital for all of their care, support and love. Private family service. Interment Lakewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to the Thursday Musical- Student Fund or donor's choice. Twin Cities Cremation 612-866-6711
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.