Edwin Leofred Torkelson

Edwin Leofred Torkelson, age 95, of Kenyon, formerly of Zumbrota, died on Sunday, November 24, 2013 at the Kenyon Sunset Home. He was born on January 30, 1918, to Lars and Olava (Holmen) Torkelson. He attended Swenson School House in Wanamingo through the eighth grade. He was a lifelong farmer and began farming near his home. On May 2, 1942 he married Olive Morseth and they later divorced. Throughout his life he also had various jobs including the Steel Mill in Sterling, ILL, working on a passenger crew ship in Duluth, road construction for Fischer Construction in Ely, and most recently road construction with Quarve and Anderson Construction of Rochester prior to his retirement. Edwin enjoyed raising animals, restoring old farm machinery, and antique violins. His passion was ski jumping and woodworking. Edwin was a lifelong member of Lands Lutheran Church where he was also confirmed.

Edwin is survived by his children, Donald (Janice) Torkelson of Byron, Darlene (Ellis) Waage of Greenbush, MN, Duane (Joanne) Berger of Crookston, Marie Torkelson of Zumbrota; 6 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Edwin was preceded in death by his son Larry Torkelson; grandson, Darwin Torkelson; siblings, Siguard Torkelson, Olaf Torkelson, Mabel Erstad, Valberg Gierke, and Oswald Torkelson.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Lands Lutheran Church with Pastor David Krinke officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota and for one hour prior to the service at the church. www.mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Visitation

NOV 26. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)

Mahn Family Funeral Home, Larson Chapel
1475 Jefferson Drive
Zumbrota, MN 55992

Visitation

NOV 27. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CST)

Lands Lutheran Church
Zumbrota, MN

Service

NOV 27. 11:00 AM (CST)

Lands Lutheran Church
Zumbrota, MN