Stuart Sigurdson, age 74, of North Branch died November 21, 2011 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cambridge with Pastor Martin Bentz officiating. A visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. on Friday, November 25th at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel and also one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Interment will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Weber.
Stuart Allen Sigurdson was born in Balaton, Minnesota on May 22, 1937 to Otto and Anna Sigurdson. He graduated from Balaton High School in 1955. He was a patriotic man who served in the US Army. On April 28, 1962 he married Renja Pawlutz and they made their home in Maple Grove. In 1973 they moved to rural North Branch in the Weber Community. Stuart worked most of his career as a diesel mechanic and farmer, but farming was his true passion.
Stuart’s faith in God was strong and he lived that faith each day. He served in many roles at the various churches that he attended over the years, but singing tenor in the choir was probably his favorite.
Stuart was a man who was easy to love. His family and many friends will remember him as someone who gave terrific hugs’. He had a quick smile, a gentle laugh and a twinkle in his eye that was infectious. His greatest joy in his final years was his grandchildren whom he loved dearly. He will be missed by many.
Stuart Sigurdson died at his home on November 21, 2011 at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 29 days. Stuart was preceded in death by his parents Otto and Anna Sigurdson; four brothers, Eldon, Jay Otto, Chester and Lawrence; three sisters, Fern Krueger, Laura Brue and Arlene Anderson.
Stuart is survived by his wife Renja Sigurdson of North Branch; his children Roland (Stacey) Sigurdson of Inver Grove Heights, Troy (Sheila) Sigurdson of Buffalo, Chris (Kristen) Sigurdson of Sartell and Tanja (Bryan) Stading of Lake Crystal; 11 grandchildren; brothers Leonard (Silvia) Sigurdson of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Dennis (Barb) Sigurdson of Slayton; and sister Elaine Zacrep of Blaine.
Our deepest sympathy to your family with the passing of Stuart, he was such a kind man. Our prayers are with you all..
Vern and Betty Schlipp
My deepest sympathies go out to Renya and all of Stuart’s family. He was such a loving, caring man.
My sympathy to you, Renya, and all of your family on the loss of Stuart. It was a true priveledge to have known him. We can all take comfort in knowing that he is now with the Lord and at peace. We will miss him dearly.
Renja and family, Bill and I had many beautiful memories of Stuart. We lived close to each other in Maple Grove but never realized it until we, too, moved to Isanti in 1971. He was a good man and always did the right thing for everyone.
Our prayers go out to you all for your strength in the coming weeks and months.
Much Love From The Leibel family: Sharon, Mike and Dave. Also, LeRoy who got to know Stuart as brief as it was.
Renja – Blessings to you and your family. May your memories bring you peace and God’s love bring you strength.
Roland and family, May fond and loving memories fill your hearts to heal your grief as you celebrate your Dad’s life. Hugs and all the rest, Nanc and the EF
I will miss Stuart very much. He was fun to work with and was easy to look up to. My deepest sympathies to Renya and all of the Siguardson family.
Our deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. Stuart was a great, caring man. He will be missed dearly.
Jeff & Tally Holland