Ernest Bernard Iverson

Ernest Iverson, age 76, of Winger, MN, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at his home as a result of farming accident. Ernest Bernard Iverson was born March 7, 1933 the son of Lars and Bertha (Baglien) in Garden Township, MN. He was raised on the family farm and attended school near there. On April 23, 1966 Ernie was united in marriage to Barbara Aanenson at Faaberg Lutheran Church in Rindal, MN. Barb and Ernie made their home on the family farm before purchasing their own farm a half-mile away in 1970. Ernie operated a cattle and grain farm with his brothers for many years. Although he had good intentions of retirement, he continued helping Spike, Aaron and James with the farm work and taking care of his cattle. Ernie truly had a passion for his family and farm. He greatly enjoyed spending time with each of his grandchildren and treasured them. Quite often he would take a drive to check the fields and return home with a grandchild in tow. Ernie also liked to attend auctions, play Bingo in Bejou and Gary and go to the casino with his wife. He was always ready for a game of cards with family or friends, especially whist, rummy, and Texas hold’em. He liked to watch the Price is Right and Nascar ~always cheering for a “Ford “ driver. Ernie will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Ernie is survived by his wife of 43 years, Barb of Winger; one daughter, Bonnie (Jr.) Knutson of Detroit Lakes, MN; two sons, Byron (Sara) of Winger and Aaron (Kathy) of Winger; nine grandchildren: A.J. Knutson, Adam (Emily) Knutson, Lucas, Micah and Amelia Iverson, Isaac, Josie, Bailey and Breezy Iverson; one brother: Kenneth (Delores) Dalby of Fertile, MN; one sister, Agnes Bestul of Winger; a sister-in-law, Mary Iverson of Winger; and several nieces and nephews. Ernie was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers: Palmer, Carol and Lloyd; one sister, Emelia; one grandson, Andrew Knutson; a brother-in-law, Peder Bestul; a nephew, Leroy Bestul; and a niece, Shelly (Engen) Olson. Blessed Be the Memory of Ernie Iverson Funeral Services were held Saturday, August 1, 2009 at 10 am at Faaberg Lutheran Church, rural Fertile, MN. Pastor Kelly Ahola officiated with Dorothy Harstad as organist and Jim Narum as vocalist. Serving as pallbearers were David Pederson, Marv Gunderson, Matt Sirjord, Russel Gunufson, Walter VanDenEinde, Ted VanDenEinde, Lowell Stevens and Orrie Flermoen. All of Ernie’s grandchildren were honorary bearers. Visitation was held Friday, July 31, 2009 from 5-7 pm with a prayer service at 6:30 pm at Faaberg Lutheran Church. Interment took place at Faaberg Lutheran Cemetery.

Ernest Bernard Iverson

March 7, 1933 - July 28, 2009