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In loving memory of
Arvid J. Hermanson
November 22, 1918 - January 28, 2006
UTICA, MINN. ? Arvid J. Hermanson, 87, of rural Utica, died Saturday, January 28, 2006, at his home.
Arvid was born on November 22, 1918, in rural Utica, Minn. to Martin J. and Mina (Tungland) Hermanson. He lived and farmed on the same farm in rural Utica all of his life. He was proud of the fact that his farm was named a Century Farm several years ago. Arvid was a member of the Morocco Horse Association. He owned horses for over 68 years. Arvid was also a Case Tractor enthusiast. He worked at Rush Products in Lewiston, Minn. for a while in the late 1960's. On June 10, 1946, he married Rosella Erickson at the parsonage in Peterson, Minn. Arvid was a member of the North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, Minn. where he was on the church board and was a Sunday school teacher.
He is survived by his wife Rosella; four sons: Ronald (Edith) Hermanson of Red Wing, Minn., Merlin (Wendy) Hermanson of Utica, Minn., Arden Hermanson of Elgin, Minn., and Roger Hermanson of Minnesota City, Minn.; one daughter, Linda (David) Hundorf of Rushford, Minn.; sixteen grandchildren: Sheri, Kimberly, Mark (Mary), T.J., Christy, Michael, Tara (Jami), Lisa, Samantha, Kelly, Nancy (Josh), Brian, Kevin, Jenny, Jason, and Lori; seven great-grandchildren: Thomas, Taylor, Indra, Ethan, Kyla, Paige, and Ora; and one foster sister, Alice Carr.
Arvid was preceded in death by his parents, an infant sister, an infant grandson, and one son-in-law.
The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 3, at North Prairie Lutheran Church in rural Lanesboro, Minn. with the Rev. Ronald Warnes officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Hoff Funeral Homes ? Rushford Chapel and one hour prior to the service on Friday at the church.
Tributes
"Just by chance I came acoss Arvid's obituary. I met him twice during my visits to his wife's sister Lorraine's family. The first time was in 1984. Evidently he also have roots in Strand, Norway since his mother was a Tungland."
"I have enduring memories of the horses, camping out on the Hermanson land and their woodburning stove in the kitchen. Arvid and Rose were always very kind, hard working and humble people. I stayed with Arvid's dad in Winona while attending undergraduate. Thank you for all the fond memories"
"The one thing I remember about him was that he always had time to saddle the horses so we could go riding anytime we wanted. I have alot of memories of riding horse and sledding down the hill at the Hermanson farm."
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"It is hard to think that you have been taken from us. I have very fond memories of you, and wish I could have spent more time with you. You will be missed, and I will never forget you Uncle Arvid. Rest in Peace."