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Gerald
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Gerald E. Torvund
September 27, 1942 — February 8, 2016
Gerald E. "Jerry" Torvund, age 73 of Zumbrota died on Monday, February 8, 2016 at his home in Zumbrota. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the United Redeemer Lutheran Church, 560 West 3rd Street, Zumbrota with Rev. Dr. Margaret J. Pleiss-Sippola officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at a later date in Zumbrota Cemetery.
Gerald Edward Torvund was born on September 27, 1942 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Benjamin and Adeline (Hofstad) Torvund. He grew up mainly in Red Wing and later his family moved to Zumbrota. Gerald graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1960. He started working as a deliveryman for Moorman Feeds. On April 11, 1964 he married Rita E. Jacobson in Zumbrota. Gerald started working for Crenlo in Rochester and Gerald and Rita moved to Rochester in 1968. In 1976 they moved to a farm near Chatfield and in 1999 they moved back to Zumbrota. Gerald worked at Crenlo for over thirty years and retired in 2007. Gerald was a member of United Redeemer Lutheran Church. He enjoyed golfing and looked forward to the annual winter golf outing in Laughlin, NV with his buddies. Gerald volunteered at the monthly fish and steak fries at the Stary-Yerka VFW Post #5727 in Zumbrota.
Gerald is survived by his sons, Ed (Rhonda) Torvund of Rochester and Gary Torvund of Zumbrota; grandchildren, Amanda and Amber Torvund of Rochester; brother, Darrel Torvund of Rochester; and sisters-in-law, Marie (Luther) Romo of Andover, Doris Hellivik of Minneapolis, Judy Krause of Pine Island and Rae (Lee) Farrell of Hastings and many nieces and nephews.
Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; parents, Benjamin and Adeline and uncle, Harvey Torvund.
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Gerald Edward Torvund was born on September 27, 1942 in Sault Ste. Marie, MI to Benjamin and Adeline (Hofstad) Torvund. He grew up mainly in Red Wing and later his family moved to Zumbrota. Gerald graduated from Zumbrota High School in 1960. He started working as a deliveryman for Moorman Feeds. On April 11, 1964 he married Rita E. Jacobson in Zumbrota. Gerald started working for Crenlo in Rochester and Gerald and Rita moved to Rochester in 1968. In 1976 they moved to a farm near Chatfield and in 1999 they moved back to Zumbrota. Gerald worked at Crenlo for over thirty years and retired in 2007. Gerald was a member of United Redeemer Lutheran Church. He enjoyed golfing and looked forward to the annual winter golf outing in Laughlin, NV with his buddies. Gerald volunteered at the monthly fish and steak fries at the Stary-Yerka VFW Post #5727 in Zumbrota.
Gerald is survived by his sons, Ed (Rhonda) Torvund of Rochester and Gary Torvund of Zumbrota; grandchildren, Amanda and Amber Torvund of Rochester; brother, Darrel Torvund of Rochester; and sisters-in-law, Marie (Luther) Romo of Andover, Doris Hellivik of Minneapolis, Judy Krause of Pine Island and Rae (Lee) Farrell of Hastings and many nieces and nephews.
Gerald was preceded in death by his wife, Rita; parents, Benjamin and Adeline and uncle, Harvey Torvund.
Visitation
FEB 16. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)
United Redeemer Lutheran Church560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
Memorial Service
FEB 16. 11:00 AM (CST)
United Redeemer Lutheran Church560 West 3rd Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992
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