Lars J. Tjelta (1932-2013)

TJELTA, LURA, SKROVIG, GREENFIELD

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 7/4/2013 at 13:20:58

From Adams & Soderstrum Funeral Home obituary, Story County, Iowa:

Lars J. Tjelta
June 11, 1932 - March 30, 2013

Lars was born on June 11, 1932 in Garden City, Iowa to parents Lars T. and Myrtle (Lura) Tjelta. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Lars married Fran Skrovig on May 22, 1955. He worked for the US Department of Agriculture as an Egg and Poultry Inspector. He lived in Story City since 1972. He was a member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church, American Legion, VFW and 5th RCT. He enjoyed gardening and discussing political issues. He loved going to Branson, he loved being with his family and loved his dogs.

Lars J. Tjelta, 80, passed away on March 30, 2013 at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa.

He is survived by his wife, Fran of Story City, two sons: Jeff (Lisa) Tjelta of Story City and Mark (Teresa) Tjelta of Highlands Ranch, CO; two grandchildren: Amanda and Zachary and two great grandchildren: Aden and Avery; sister, Jerry (husband, Terry) Greenfield of Story City and brother, Myrle (Ann) Tjelta of Ames.
He is preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred to: Story County Freedom Flight 2013, Israel Family Hospice Home or St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

April 3, 2013 Funeral Service

St. Paul's Lutheran Church
3726 Nelson Ave
Jewell, IA, US, 50130

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