Morris S. Amsrud, 92 of La Crescent passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born in La Crosse on September 30, 1926 to Reuben and Thelma (Olson) Amsrud and graduated from Houston High School, Houston, MN.
Morris served in the United States Marine Corps from 1950 until his honorable discharge in 1954. On October 4, 1952 he married Ardith Engstler at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, MN. Morris had worked for Standard Oil Company in La Crosse prior to beginning his career as a draftsman for the La Crosse Trane Company. He retired after more than 30 years of service. Morris was an avid woodworker, loved aviation and keeping a meticulous lawn. He was well known for his regular walks around town and focused on health and fitness, enjoying the sunshine and those warm summer days.
He is survived by his wife, Ardith; children: Ellen Blank, Gary Amsrud, Kevin (Patty) Amsrud and Julie Peterson; grandchildren: Ryan (Amy) Blank, Jennifer (Jake) Chapman, Tyler Blank, Alyssa (fiance’ Will Nayes) Blank, Morgan and Evan Amsrud, Jordan, Noah and Nick Peterson; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Donna Amsrud; and a special niece, Cheryl Amsrud of La Crosse.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Steve Blank; brothers: Alvin, Harold and Earl; and a sister, Inez.
Burial will take place in the Crucifixion Cemetery at a later date.
Morris served in the United States Marine Corps from 1950 until his honorable discharge in 1954. On October 4, 1952 he married Ardith Engstler at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, MN. Morris had worked for Standard Oil Company in La Crosse prior to beginning his career as a draftsman for the La Crosse Trane Company. He retired after more than 30 years of service. Morris was an avid woodworker, loved aviation and keeping a meticulous lawn. He was well known for his regular walks around town and focused on health and fitness, enjoying the sunshine and those warm summer days.
He is survived by his wife, Ardith; children: Ellen Blank, Gary Amsrud, Kevin (Patty) Amsrud and Julie Peterson; grandchildren: Ryan (Amy) Blank, Jennifer (Jake) Chapman, Tyler Blank, Alyssa (fiance’ Will Nayes) Blank, Morgan and Evan Amsrud, Jordan, Noah and Nick Peterson; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Donna Amsrud; and a special niece, Cheryl Amsrud of La Crosse.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Steve Blank; brothers: Alvin, Harold and Earl; and a sister, Inez.
Burial will take place in the Crucifixion Cemetery at a later date.
Morris S. Amsrud, 92 of La Crescent passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. He was born in La Crosse on September 30, 1926 to Reuben and Thelma (Olson) Amsrud and graduated from Houston High School, Houston, MN.
Morris served in the United States Marine Corps from 1950 until his honorable discharge in 1954. On October 4, 1952 he married Ardith Engstler at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, MN. Morris had worked for Standard Oil Company in La Crosse prior to beginning his career as a draftsman for the La Crosse Trane Company. He retired after more than 30 years of service. Morris was an avid woodworker, loved aviation and keeping a meticulous lawn. He was well known for his regular walks around town and focused on health and fitness, enjoying the sunshine and those warm summer days.
He is survived by his wife, Ardith; children: Ellen Blank, Gary Amsrud, Kevin (Patty) Amsrud and Julie Peterson; grandchildren: Ryan (Amy) Blank, Jennifer (Jake) Chapman, Tyler Blank, Alyssa (fiance’ Will Nayes) Blank, Morgan and Evan Amsrud, Jordan, Noah and Nick Peterson; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Donna Amsrud; and a special niece, Cheryl Amsrud of La Crosse.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Steve Blank; brothers: Alvin, Harold and Earl; and a sister, Inez.
Burial will take place in the Crucifixion Cemetery at a later date.
Morris served in the United States Marine Corps from 1950 until his honorable discharge in 1954. On October 4, 1952 he married Ardith Engstler at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Hokah, MN. Morris had worked for Standard Oil Company in La Crosse prior to beginning his career as a draftsman for the La Crosse Trane Company. He retired after more than 30 years of service. Morris was an avid woodworker, loved aviation and keeping a meticulous lawn. He was well known for his regular walks around town and focused on health and fitness, enjoying the sunshine and those warm summer days.
He is survived by his wife, Ardith; children: Ellen Blank, Gary Amsrud, Kevin (Patty) Amsrud and Julie Peterson; grandchildren: Ryan (Amy) Blank, Jennifer (Jake) Chapman, Tyler Blank, Alyssa (fiance’ Will Nayes) Blank, Morgan and Evan Amsrud, Jordan, Noah and Nick Peterson; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Donna Amsrud; and a special niece, Cheryl Amsrud of La Crosse.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, Steve Blank; brothers: Alvin, Harold and Earl; and a sister, Inez.
Burial will take place in the Crucifixion Cemetery at a later date.
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