Andre Torkelson Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2021-09-17T18:00:00
End: 2021-09-17T18:30:00
Location: Patton Funeral Home and Cremation Service

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Andre Torkelson of Buffalo Center, Iowa, born in Faribault, Minnesota, who passed away at the age of 94, on September 8, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sven Torkelson and Esther Torkelson; and his wife Arden D. Rau. He is survived by: his sons, Dr. Paul Torkelson (Maribeth Burt) of Reno, NV, Eric Torkelson (Suzanne) of Des Moines and Craig Torkelson (Colleen); and his sister Betty Gangstee (Don). He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, please send any memorials to the St. Luke's Lutheran Care Center, Blue Earth, MN.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Patton Funeral Home

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Sep 17

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Patton Funeral Home and Cremation Service
400 E 14th St, Blue Earth, MN 56013

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Sep 17

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Patton Funeral Home and Cremation Service
400 E 14th St, Blue Earth, MN 56013

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