Eldred “Buzz” Mitchell Sybilrud, 88, of Locust Grove, passed away at his home, Monday morning, November 17, 2014 with his family by his side. Eldred was born on August 9, 1926 to Edgar and Mabel (Larson) Sybilrud in Minnesota. He married Lois Elaine Esklund on June 26, 1948 in Waseca, Minnesota. Buzz worked at M B Electronics Co. Then became a regional technical manager for National Technical Systems in California for many years before retiring and moving to Lake of the Woods, Va. in 1989. He was a member of the Lake of the Woods church. Survivors include his wife Lois Elaine Esklund; sister, Audrey Jensen; sons, David and Jeffrey; daughter, Linda and husband Ed Boren; and four grandchildren.

Graveside services were held on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at 1 p.m. at Lauren Hill