Rev. Elwin Walvatne
July 20, 1930 - January 29, 2017
Resided in Fergus Falls, MN
Obituary
Reverend Elwin Walvatne, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Elwin Burnell Walvatne was born on July 20, 1930 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Edwin and Bertha (Chensvold) Walvatne. Growing up in Fergus Falls, he attended Hillcrest Academy, graduating in 1948. Elwin went on to attend Moorhead Teacher's College and graduated from Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus Falls in 1954.
Elwin began his career in ministry at Bigfork, MN and continued to serve churches in Antler, ND; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Cooperstown, ND; Malta, Montana; and Lake Mills, IA. After retiring in 2003, Elwin returned to Fergus Falls, and served as an interim pastor in other locations.
On April 29, 1970, Elwin married Hanna Hatlevoll at Emanuel Lutheran Brethren Church in Edmonton, Alberta.
Elwin loved the Lord and ministering to people. He also loved to sing and play music. An avid reader, he read many books, and especially enjoyed reading the bible. Elwin enjoyed the outdoors and was a gardener.
Elwin is survived by his wife, Hanna of Fergus Falls; four children, Ove Hatlevoll of Moorhead, Richard (Shellee) Hatlevoll of Fargo, Mark Steven (Lori) Hatlevoll of Moorhead; and Elizabeth Walvatne of Fergus Falls; three grandchildren, Julie (Philip) Carter, Aaron Hatlevoll, and Casey Hatlevoll; three siblings, Caroline (Jim) Rindahl, Norm (Char) Walvatne, and Arlene Jorud, all of Fergus Falls; a sister-in-law, Bernice Walvatne of Rochester, MN; two brothers-in-law, Joe (Atsuko) Aasland of Calgary, Alberta and Kaare (Carrie) Aasland of Vancouver; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Elwin was preceded in death by a brother, Richard; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Jorud and Kjell Aasland.
Visitation: 5- 7 PM Wednesday, with 6:30 PM Prayer Service, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church
Funeral Service: 11 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Bethel Lutheran Church
Clergy: Reverends Ed Monson and John Kilde
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls
Obituary: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
July 20, 1930 - January 29, 2017
Resided in Fergus Falls, MN
Obituary
Reverend Elwin Walvatne, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Elwin Burnell Walvatne was born on July 20, 1930 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Edwin and Bertha (Chensvold) Walvatne. Growing up in Fergus Falls, he attended Hillcrest Academy, graduating in 1948. Elwin went on to attend Moorhead Teacher's College and graduated from Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus Falls in 1954.
Elwin began his career in ministry at Bigfork, MN and continued to serve churches in Antler, ND; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Cooperstown, ND; Malta, Montana; and Lake Mills, IA. After retiring in 2003, Elwin returned to Fergus Falls, and served as an interim pastor in other locations.
On April 29, 1970, Elwin married Hanna Hatlevoll at Emanuel Lutheran Brethren Church in Edmonton, Alberta.
Elwin loved the Lord and ministering to people. He also loved to sing and play music. An avid reader, he read many books, and especially enjoyed reading the bible. Elwin enjoyed the outdoors and was a gardener.
Elwin is survived by his wife, Hanna of Fergus Falls; four children, Ove Hatlevoll of Moorhead, Richard (Shellee) Hatlevoll of Fargo, Mark Steven (Lori) Hatlevoll of Moorhead; and Elizabeth Walvatne of Fergus Falls; three grandchildren, Julie (Philip) Carter, Aaron Hatlevoll, and Casey Hatlevoll; three siblings, Caroline (Jim) Rindahl, Norm (Char) Walvatne, and Arlene Jorud, all of Fergus Falls; a sister-in-law, Bernice Walvatne of Rochester, MN; two brothers-in-law, Joe (Atsuko) Aasland of Calgary, Alberta and Kaare (Carrie) Aasland of Vancouver; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Elwin was preceded in death by a brother, Richard; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Jorud and Kjell Aasland.
Visitation: 5- 7 PM Wednesday, with 6:30 PM Prayer Service, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church
Funeral Service: 11 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Bethel Lutheran Church
Clergy: Reverends Ed Monson and John Kilde
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls
Obituary: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Rev. Elwin Walvatne
July 20, 1930 - January 29, 2017
Resided in Fergus Falls, MN
Obituary
Reverend Elwin Walvatne, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Elwin Burnell Walvatne was born on July 20, 1930 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Edwin and Bertha (Chensvold) Walvatne. Growing up in Fergus Falls, he attended Hillcrest Academy, graduating in 1948. Elwin went on to attend Moorhead Teacher's College and graduated from Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus Falls in 1954.
Elwin began his career in ministry at Bigfork, MN and continued to serve churches in Antler, ND; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Cooperstown, ND; Malta, Montana; and Lake Mills, IA. After retiring in 2003, Elwin returned to Fergus Falls, and served as an interim pastor in other locations.
On April 29, 1970, Elwin married Hanna Hatlevoll at Emanuel Lutheran Brethren Church in Edmonton, Alberta.
Elwin loved the Lord and ministering to people. He also loved to sing and play music. An avid reader, he read many books, and especially enjoyed reading the bible. Elwin enjoyed the outdoors and was a gardener.
Elwin is survived by his wife, Hanna of Fergus Falls; four children, Ove Hatlevoll of Moorhead, Richard (Shellee) Hatlevoll of Fargo, Mark Steven (Lori) Hatlevoll of Moorhead; and Elizabeth Walvatne of Fergus Falls; three grandchildren, Julie (Philip) Carter, Aaron Hatlevoll, and Casey Hatlevoll; three siblings, Caroline (Jim) Rindahl, Norm (Char) Walvatne, and Arlene Jorud, all of Fergus Falls; a sister-in-law, Bernice Walvatne of Rochester, MN; two brothers-in-law, Joe (Atsuko) Aasland of Calgary, Alberta and Kaare (Carrie) Aasland of Vancouver; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Elwin was preceded in death by a brother, Richard; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Jorud and Kjell Aasland.
Visitation: 5- 7 PM Wednesday, with 6:30 PM Prayer Service, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church
Funeral Service: 11 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Bethel Lutheran Church
Clergy: Reverends Ed Monson and John Kilde
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls
Obituary: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
July 20, 1930 - January 29, 2017
Resided in Fergus Falls, MN
Obituary
Reverend Elwin Walvatne, 86, of Fergus Falls, died Sunday, January 29, 2017, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls.
Elwin Burnell Walvatne was born on July 20, 1930 in Fergus Falls, MN, the son of Edwin and Bertha (Chensvold) Walvatne. Growing up in Fergus Falls, he attended Hillcrest Academy, graduating in 1948. Elwin went on to attend Moorhead Teacher's College and graduated from Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus Falls in 1954.
Elwin began his career in ministry at Bigfork, MN and continued to serve churches in Antler, ND; Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; Cooperstown, ND; Malta, Montana; and Lake Mills, IA. After retiring in 2003, Elwin returned to Fergus Falls, and served as an interim pastor in other locations.
On April 29, 1970, Elwin married Hanna Hatlevoll at Emanuel Lutheran Brethren Church in Edmonton, Alberta.
Elwin loved the Lord and ministering to people. He also loved to sing and play music. An avid reader, he read many books, and especially enjoyed reading the bible. Elwin enjoyed the outdoors and was a gardener.
Elwin is survived by his wife, Hanna of Fergus Falls; four children, Ove Hatlevoll of Moorhead, Richard (Shellee) Hatlevoll of Fargo, Mark Steven (Lori) Hatlevoll of Moorhead; and Elizabeth Walvatne of Fergus Falls; three grandchildren, Julie (Philip) Carter, Aaron Hatlevoll, and Casey Hatlevoll; three siblings, Caroline (Jim) Rindahl, Norm (Char) Walvatne, and Arlene Jorud, all of Fergus Falls; a sister-in-law, Bernice Walvatne of Rochester, MN; two brothers-in-law, Joe (Atsuko) Aasland of Calgary, Alberta and Kaare (Carrie) Aasland of Vancouver; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Elwin was preceded in death by a brother, Richard; and brothers-in-law, Wayne Jorud and Kjell Aasland.
Visitation: 5- 7 PM Wednesday, with 6:30 PM Prayer Service, at Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, and one hour prior to services at the church
Funeral Service: 11 AM Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Bethel Lutheran Church
Clergy: Reverends Ed Monson and John Kilde
Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery, Fergus Falls
Obituary: Glende-Nilson Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
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