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Maurice "Bud" E. Kyllo

August 10, 1929 — June 22, 2014

Maurice Elroy "Bud" Kyllo, age 84, of Wanamingo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at Angels Care Center in Cannon Falls.

A celebration of his life will be held 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 26, 2014 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Aspelund, with Rev. Lyle Aadahl officiating. Burial will take place in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at Mahn Family Funeral Home - Larson Chapel in Zumbrota and for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Bud was a lifelong resident of Wanamingo. He was born to Elmer and Eleanor (nee Brandli) Kyllo in Wanamingo Township on August 10, 1929. He graduated from Wanamingo High School in 1947. Bud married Evelyn Pedersen on March 23, 1953. He was widowed in 1991. Bud farmed in Wanamingo Township until 1993 when he retired and moved to Wanamingo. He married Edith (nee Deraas) Hegseth on September 25, 1993.

Bud loved and served God faithfully. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church board for many years. He served on the Wanamingo Township Board for over 20 years. A hallmark of his life was his gentle, joyful spirit and unassuming ways. Bud was always there to help others whenever a need arose. He enjoyed his draft horses, music, and traveling. Always ready with a story, he found great joy in the company of his family and friends.

Bud is survived by his wife, Edith of Wanamingo; daughter, Rebecca (Wayne) Foco of Boston, Massachusetts; one stepdaughter, Barbara (Greg) Gay of Waynesboro, Virginia; three stepsons, Brian (Penny) Hegseth of Forest Lake, Bradley (Donna) Hegseth of Zumbrota, Todd (Lisa) Hegseth of Oswego, Illinois; 13 grandchildren; one brother, Charles (Donna) Kyllo of Owatonna; five sisters, Mary (Dennis) Schmitz of New London, Eunice (Bill) Roberts of Maplewood, Marlene (James) Haller, Stella (Stu) Morton, Susan (Dale) Johnson all of Sun City, Arizona; sisters-in-law, Mavis Kyllo of Wanamingo, Margaret (Andrew) White of Jefferson, Georgia; brothers-in-law, Donald Schmitz of New London; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; brothers Palmer, Walton, Orion, and Marvin "Pete" Kyllo; sisters Avis Erlanson, Florence Howie, Shirley Schmitz, and infant sister, Marna Kyllo.

Memorials are preferred to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Aspelund.
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Visitation

JUN 25. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CDT)

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

Visitation

JUN 26. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CDT)

Emmanuel Lutheran Church - Aspelund
42957 County 1 Blvd
Kenyon, MN
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