1935
Edward
2014
Edward B Tukua
October 31, 1935 — February 19, 2014
Funeral services for Edward B Tukua, age 78, of Albert Lea, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at First Lutheran Church. Rev. Al Stoa will officiate. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 24, 2014 at Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Ed died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at St. John’s Lutheran Community.
Edward B. Tukua was born on October 31, 1935, the son of Ben and Bernice (Newgard) Tukua in Albert Lea. He grew up and attended school in Freeborn. On November 8, 1953 Ed was united in marriage to Lois Indrelie at West Freeborn Lutheran Church. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year. Ed farmed for 40 years, once retired, he and Lois moved to Albert Lea where he delivered the Albert Lea Tribune for several years. He enjoyed his many fishing trips up north with his family. Ed later bought a cabin on St. Olaf Lake where he spent many great hours fishing and relaxing. Ed was very proud of his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Lois; children, Michael Tukua of Albert Lea, Linda (Tim) Beyer of Albert Lea, Gary Tukua of Alden, Julie (Mike) Miller of Albert Lea, David (Karla) Tukua of Albert Lea and Brian (Leanne) Tukua of Freeborn; grandchildren, Beth (Ron) Bakkedahl, Brandon Tukua, Jenny (Greg) Ladwig, Melissa (Chris) Oates, Shane Tukua, Troy (Laura) Biesterfeld, Heather Tukua, Mat Tukua, Trisha (Fiancé Bob Iverson) Biesterfeld, Ashley (Chris) Hotzler and Abbey Tukua; great-grandchildren, Logan and Lindsey Ladwig, Courtney and Dylan Bakkedahl, Kamdyn Hotzler and Lucy Biesterfeld; brother, Dale Tukua; brothers-in-law, Dale (Peggy) Indrelie and Robert (Shirley) Indrelie; sisters-in-law, Deloris (George) Goskeson and Deloris Indrelie; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Ole and Alvilda Indrelie; brother-in-law Lowell Indrelie; niece, Sue Hruska; and nephew, Jeff Tukua.
Ed died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at St. John’s Lutheran Community.
Edward B. Tukua was born on October 31, 1935, the son of Ben and Bernice (Newgard) Tukua in Albert Lea. He grew up and attended school in Freeborn. On November 8, 1953 Ed was united in marriage to Lois Indrelie at West Freeborn Lutheran Church. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year. Ed farmed for 40 years, once retired, he and Lois moved to Albert Lea where he delivered the Albert Lea Tribune for several years. He enjoyed his many fishing trips up north with his family. Ed later bought a cabin on St. Olaf Lake where he spent many great hours fishing and relaxing. Ed was very proud of his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Lois; children, Michael Tukua of Albert Lea, Linda (Tim) Beyer of Albert Lea, Gary Tukua of Alden, Julie (Mike) Miller of Albert Lea, David (Karla) Tukua of Albert Lea and Brian (Leanne) Tukua of Freeborn; grandchildren, Beth (Ron) Bakkedahl, Brandon Tukua, Jenny (Greg) Ladwig, Melissa (Chris) Oates, Shane Tukua, Troy (Laura) Biesterfeld, Heather Tukua, Mat Tukua, Trisha (Fiancé Bob Iverson) Biesterfeld, Ashley (Chris) Hotzler and Abbey Tukua; great-grandchildren, Logan and Lindsey Ladwig, Courtney and Dylan Bakkedahl, Kamdyn Hotzler and Lucy Biesterfeld; brother, Dale Tukua; brothers-in-law, Dale (Peggy) Indrelie and Robert (Shirley) Indrelie; sisters-in-law, Deloris (George) Goskeson and Deloris Indrelie; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; father and mother-in-law, Ole and Alvilda Indrelie; brother-in-law Lowell Indrelie; niece, Sue Hruska; and nephew, Jeff Tukua.
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