Chad Monson

Memorial services for Chad Eric Monson of St Cloud , MN , will be held at 1:30 PM Friday, July 9, 2010 at the First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea , MN . Pastor Dan Baker will officiate. Visitation will be held Thursday evening from 5 until 7 PM at the Bonnerup Funeral Service, and one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Central Freeborn Cemetery , rural Albert Lea , MN . Military honors will be accorded by the Albert Lea area Veterans Groups.

Chad died at his home in St Cloud , MN , Thursday July 1, 2010. He was 38 years of age.

Chad was born February 25, 1972 in Albert Lea , MN , the son of Jerry and Mary (Carlson) Monson. He was a graduate of Albert Lea High School . After graduation, Chad joined the US Navy. He was a decorated veteran serving in the Gulf War. He loved being a Veteran and was proud of the US Navy.

Chad had been employed as a welder and worked in Albert Lea , East Grand Forks and St Cloud , MN . He was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Albert Lea.

Chad loved hockey! He played for many years and coached with the Albert Lea Hockey Association. He also enjoyed playing golf. Chad loved the family trips to the Minnesota State Fair and numerous trips up north.

He is survived by his father Jerry Monson and special friend JoLane Svendsen and mother Mary (Gene) Matthes. One brother; Jeffery (Buck) and his wife Mollie of Albert Lea, MN, sister; Geri Studier of Cottage Grove, MN, nieces; Brittny, Katelynn, Rachael, Mackenzie and Paige, one nephew; Levi. There are several aunts, uncles and cousins. Two people very close to Chad were his Uncle Steve and Cousin Mark.

Chad was preceded in death by his grandparents; Nels and Beatrice Monson, Byron and Mable Carlson. Great grandmother; Clara Hoium and Uncle Ron Christenson.