Iverson, Alton James 1930 - 2017

IVERSON, HAGA, TEETSHORN

Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 5/26/2017 at 12:23:33

Alton Iverson, age 86 of Cresco died Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home in Cresco.

Alton James Iverson was born Nov 30, 1930 on a farm near LeRoy, MN to Grant B. and B. Marie (Haga) Iverson. At age one he moved with his family to a farm in Bluffton township, Winneshiek County. Alton graduated from Cresco High School in 1949 and continued to live at home and farm with his dad and brother. In 1960 Alton and his parents moved to Cresco. Alton went to work for Dahly Chevy, then for Harold Bingfort doing carpenter work. In 1962 he married Ruthann Teetshorn and returned to farming. They farmed in Orleans Township until 1991. At that time, they moved to Cresco. He also drove school bus for 18 years. They had two sons: John and Larry. Alton belonged to Orleans Lutheran church his entire life. He served on church council and as an usher. He also served on the board of directors of United Shippers.

Alton is survived by his wife, Ruthann Iverson; two sons: John (Rosemarie) and their children: Samuel, Luke and Lily, and son Larry (Crystal) and their son, Nathan; a brother Merlin (Carol) and several nieces and nephews. Alton was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Lauren and his wife Selma.

Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home database

Orleans Lutheran Cemetery
 

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