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1926 Roland 2009

Roland Melvin Trogstad

February 2, 1926 — October 22, 2009

Roland Trogstad was born on February 2, 1926 to Orin and Myrtle Larson Trogstad in Albert Lea. He grew up in the Freeborn County area where his family farmed, first by Twin Lakes and then in the Hartland area. He attended District 98 and 102 grade schools and high school in Freeborn. After school, Roland went to work for Albert Lea Foundry and continued there until his retirement. On July 10, 1950 Roland was united in marriage to Evelyn Ingvaldson at The Little Brown Church in Nashua, IA. Through the years Roland and Evelyn opened their home to over 35 children in foster care. After Roland's retirement from the foundry he worked in the maintenance department at Shopko. Roland was a member of First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea. He enjoyed traveling to the Black Hills and Canada, and watching old movies on television. Survivors include his brother, Marvin Donna Trogstad of Mora, MN and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Roland was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Evelyn; sister, Merelda Merlin Seth; 1 brother in infancy, Leslie Orville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Irvin, Oliver and Clifford Ingvaldson. Mabel Jensen and Kristine Horan.

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Wednesday, March 23, 2016

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

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Watts Chapel Baptist Church

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

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Thursday, March 24, 2016

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