1930
Carol
2016
Carol Severtson
March 11, 1930 — July 5, 2016
Mr. Carol L. Severtson of Glenville, MN, died Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at St Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. He was 86 years of age or halfway to 172 as he would always say! Carol was born March 11, 1930 in Albert Lea, MN, the son of Alfred and Katherine (Billat) Severtson. He attended district #23 Country School, first grade in 1936 to 1944 8th grade. Carol had 6 brothers, (five of which were in WWll at the same time, the youngest Kenny was in Korea. He was very proud of his brothers.
Carol was united in marriage to Patricia Tenney on November 2, 1950. They had four sons, Bill, Mike, Dan and Brian. Pat passed away January 14, 1997 at the age of 61. In his early years he worked for Emil Olson's Redi Mix or "Gasoline Alley" as some called it. He then began at Streaters in November 1959 thru 1992 when he retired, a total of 47 years as he told it.
In his free time, Carol enjoyed fishing and having fish fry's, camping which began in 1964 with a trip almost every year to the Rainy River, Birchdale, MN. His last trip was in September 2015. He loved gardening, taking pictures and attending many ballgames of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carol also had a hobby of CB radio (in the day) with his handle name being "Sivit" whom a lot of family and friends currently called him. He enjoyed his computer and his one of a kind posts and stories on Facebook and watching the eagles on the DNR live camera. Carol also was very proud of his Polish intuition and politics, but currently very attached to his bulldog "Cowboy" or to say spent a lot of time talking with? He also loved his time spent with family and grandchildren telling stories.
Carol is survived by his son Bill, wife Sandi Severtson of Lake Lillian, MN, granddaughter Michele (Dave) Dahlk of Bird Island, MN, granddaughter Dawn (Bill) Teetzel of Hutchinson, MN, grandson Robert Severtson of Akaska, SD and great grandchildren Brittany, Logan Dahlk, Liam, Levi and Landon Teetzel. Son Mike Severtson of Glenville, MN, grandson Greg Severtson of Albert Lea, MN, and great grandchildren, Kennedy and Cale Severtson; Granddaughter Holly (Bryan) Stevens and great grandchildren, Carson Stevens, Tyler and Reece Stevens; Grandsons Blaine and Garrett Severtson of Ortonville, MN. Brother Kenny Severtson of Albert Lea, MN and many nieces and nephews.
Carol was preceded in death by his parents; wife Pat; sons Dan (1998) and Brian(2014), daughter in-law, Charlotte Severtson; brothers, Val "Bud" (Leona) Severtson, Roger Severtson, Faye (Gina) Severtson, Clayton (Marvel) Severtson, and Dick Severtson; sister in law Sarah Severtson; and his bulldog, Cowboy.
Carol was united in marriage to Patricia Tenney on November 2, 1950. They had four sons, Bill, Mike, Dan and Brian. Pat passed away January 14, 1997 at the age of 61. In his early years he worked for Emil Olson's Redi Mix or "Gasoline Alley" as some called it. He then began at Streaters in November 1959 thru 1992 when he retired, a total of 47 years as he told it.
In his free time, Carol enjoyed fishing and having fish fry's, camping which began in 1964 with a trip almost every year to the Rainy River, Birchdale, MN. His last trip was in September 2015. He loved gardening, taking pictures and attending many ballgames of his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Carol also had a hobby of CB radio (in the day) with his handle name being "Sivit" whom a lot of family and friends currently called him. He enjoyed his computer and his one of a kind posts and stories on Facebook and watching the eagles on the DNR live camera. Carol also was very proud of his Polish intuition and politics, but currently very attached to his bulldog "Cowboy" or to say spent a lot of time talking with? He also loved his time spent with family and grandchildren telling stories.
Carol is survived by his son Bill, wife Sandi Severtson of Lake Lillian, MN, granddaughter Michele (Dave) Dahlk of Bird Island, MN, granddaughter Dawn (Bill) Teetzel of Hutchinson, MN, grandson Robert Severtson of Akaska, SD and great grandchildren Brittany, Logan Dahlk, Liam, Levi and Landon Teetzel. Son Mike Severtson of Glenville, MN, grandson Greg Severtson of Albert Lea, MN, and great grandchildren, Kennedy and Cale Severtson; Granddaughter Holly (Bryan) Stevens and great grandchildren, Carson Stevens, Tyler and Reece Stevens; Grandsons Blaine and Garrett Severtson of Ortonville, MN. Brother Kenny Severtson of Albert Lea, MN and many nieces and nephews.
Carol was preceded in death by his parents; wife Pat; sons Dan (1998) and Brian(2014), daughter in-law, Charlotte Severtson; brothers, Val "Bud" (Leona) Severtson, Roger Severtson, Faye (Gina) Severtson, Clayton (Marvel) Severtson, and Dick Severtson; sister in law Sarah Severtson; and his bulldog, Cowboy.
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