1920
Alice
2015
Alice Ordella Gulbrandson
May 30, 1920 — May 9, 2015
Funeral services for Alice Gulbrandson, age 94, of Albert Lea will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14, 2015 at East Freeborn Lutheran Church. Rev. Matt Griggs will officiate. Interment will be at East Freeborn Cemetery. Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com
Alice died Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society.
Alice Gulbrandson was born May 30, 1920 in New Richland, the daughter of Oscar and Clara (Knudson) Rugroden. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Alice graduated from New Richland High School and went on to graduate from the Mankato Teachers College. She taught at Geneva, Lerdal and Hoidal Schools. On September 27, 1947 Alice was united in marriage to Howard Gulbrandson in New Richland. Alice continued substitute teaching for a short time at Lerdal School after her marriage. She was a member of East Freeborn Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, Bible school teacher, active in altar guild, quilting group and she was the head of the church library for many years. Alice enjoyed reading, working with flowers and playing cards with friends.
Survivors include her children Gary (Shelley) Gulbrandson, Greg (Vicki) Gulbrandson, James (Mary) Gulbrandson and John (Denise)Gulbrandson; grandchildren Denise (Scott) Merten, Kim (Kevin) Schumacher, Angela (Trey) Gulbrandson, Joshua Gulbrandson, Ann (Derek) Sternhagen, Kelly Gulbrandson, Candy (Rick) Fuzesy and Lee (Brooke) Gulbrandson, and several step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Lorraine Nelson and several nieces and nephews.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband Howard; grandson Daniel Gulbrandson, great-granddaughter Whitney in infancy and siblings Milford, George, Ingeborg and Viola.
Alice’s family would like to thank everyone at Good Samaritan Recovery Trail and Hidden Creek for the excellent care they provided for Alice.
Alice will be missed by her family and many friends.
Alice died Saturday, May 9, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Society.
Alice Gulbrandson was born May 30, 1920 in New Richland, the daughter of Oscar and Clara (Knudson) Rugroden. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in New Richland. Alice graduated from New Richland High School and went on to graduate from the Mankato Teachers College. She taught at Geneva, Lerdal and Hoidal Schools. On September 27, 1947 Alice was united in marriage to Howard Gulbrandson in New Richland. Alice continued substitute teaching for a short time at Lerdal School after her marriage. She was a member of East Freeborn Lutheran Church, where she was a Sunday school teacher, Bible school teacher, active in altar guild, quilting group and she was the head of the church library for many years. Alice enjoyed reading, working with flowers and playing cards with friends.
Survivors include her children Gary (Shelley) Gulbrandson, Greg (Vicki) Gulbrandson, James (Mary) Gulbrandson and John (Denise)Gulbrandson; grandchildren Denise (Scott) Merten, Kim (Kevin) Schumacher, Angela (Trey) Gulbrandson, Joshua Gulbrandson, Ann (Derek) Sternhagen, Kelly Gulbrandson, Candy (Rick) Fuzesy and Lee (Brooke) Gulbrandson, and several step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister Lorraine Nelson and several nieces and nephews.
Alice was preceded in death by her parents; husband Howard; grandson Daniel Gulbrandson, great-granddaughter Whitney in infancy and siblings Milford, George, Ingeborg and Viola.
Alice’s family would like to thank everyone at Good Samaritan Recovery Trail and Hidden Creek for the excellent care they provided for Alice.
Alice will be missed by her family and many friends.
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