Elroy Utpadel, 76, of Owatonna, died peacefully at home on Saturday, November 17, 2012. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 30th at Trinity Lutheran Church, Owatonna, with the Reverend Julie Malone officiating.
Visitation will precede the funeral from 9-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Geneva Cemetery.
Elroy was born on July 12, 1936, in Berlin Township, the eldest of four sons to Eldo and Cordelia (Verplank) Utpadel. He was united in marriage to Eileen (Cornelius) Utpadel, on April 17, 1954, at the United Methodist Church in Geneva. They moved to California in 1956, and returned to Owatonna in 1994, where he currently resided.
Elroy was a self-employed painting contractor and had his own business. He also proudly served as Captain of the Hayward Police Reserves, while in California.More recently, he was employed by Vern’s Trucking, and Christensen Trucking, until he retired due to health reasons. Elroy enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He always had a smile on his face and willing to share a good joke. Elroy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Elroy is survived by his children: Julie (Donald) Pimentel; Kevin (Keshi) Utpadel; and Kimberly (Kevin) Nordlund; grandchildren, Gina (Michael) Arnold; Chelsey Nordlund & Ashley Nordlund; Jason Utpadel and Roxanna Utpadel; Debbie (Tom) Magoon; great-grandchildren: Ariana Arnold; Paige Simon; Hailey Magoon and Shannon Magoon; brothers, Roger (Sandy) Utpadel and Curtis (Lynette) Utpadel; brothers and sister-in-laws, Shree Utpadel; Eugene (Bernice) Cornelius; LaVonna (Don) Ruhl; Verna (Richard) Wise; Vernon (Jennifer) Cornelius; Debra (Gerald) Hegert, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Elroy was preceded in death by his wife, Eileen; parents, Eldo and Cordelia Utpadel; in-laws, Loren and Katherine Cornelius; brother, Laverne Utpadel; infant sister, Janice Mary; brother and sister-in law, Melvin and Lyda Cornelius; and infant great-granddaughter, Allyssa Arnold. Arrangements completed with the Brick-Meger Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.brick-megerfuneralhome.com.