Herbert Engebretson Obituary (1906 - 2003)

HERBERT E. ENGEBRETSON Herbert E. Engebretson, age 96, of Menomonie, WI died Friday, May 30, 2003 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. He was born Nov. 25, 1906 in the Town of New Haven, Dunn County, WI to Edwin and Josephine (Hassa) Engebretson. Herbert attended Hilson grade school in the Town of New Haven, and Mason High School in Mason, WI. He later graduated from Lee's School of Barbering in St. Paul, MN. Herbert married Clenora Thorud on June 17, 1940 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. He owned and operated barbershops in Menomonie, New Richmond and Minong. He farmed three farms in the Dunn County area and he also operated the Tourist Hotel and the Casino Bar in Menomonie and the Hersey Bar at Hersey. In 1969 Herb retired and he and his wife moved to Minong, where he worked part time as a barber. They moved to Menomonie in 1983 where they have lived since. Herb enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and hunting. He also enjoyed bowling, golfing and snowmobiling and was an avid sports fan. He will be sadly missed by his wife and other relatives and friends. Herbert is survived by: His wife, Clenora of Menomonie A sister, Hazel Pritchard of Nixa, MO A special cousin, Vern (Bev) Engebretson of Clear Lake Nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters, Edna Ziemer and Alpha Zebro and 2 brothers, George and DeWayne Engebretson. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Monday, June 2, 2003 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie, with Rev. Carmen Peterson officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11:00 AM Monday until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Dunn County Nutrition Program would be appreciated.