n Emmetsburg at the age of 80. He was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Emmetsburg. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 59 years, Shirley of Emmetsburg; children: Lori Forry (Paul) of Emmetsburg, Carla Sisler (Paul) of Shingletown, CA, Julie Elbert (Rick) of Algona and Steve Gentry (Kelly) of Plainview, MN; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Richard, Robert (in infancy), Homerdell and Charles.