ALUMNI NEWS
IN MEMORY: Pauline (Berg) Stalsberg (H'55), age 74, of Viroqua, WI passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011 at Vernon Memorial Hospital in Viroqua. She was born on April 7, 1937 in Minneapolis, MN to Olaf and Helene (Berge) Berg. Pauline graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in 1955. Following graduation she was employed by Trane Co in La Crosse, WI and later moved back to Minneapolis where she was employed by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. She married James Stalsberg on June 3, 1961 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.
15 years of service in the emergency room at Vernon Memorial Hospital. Pauline was proud of her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed traveling to New York to attend Broadway shows, and wintering in Phoenix, AZ. She was known for her hospitality and generosity. She loved to chat with her two sisters online and enjoyed playing games with friends and family. Pauline was a member of the Viroqua Lionettes for many years. She served on the Friends of Vernon Memorial Hospital, and was a member of Bethesda Lutheran Church in Westby, WI.
Pauline was a stay-at-home mom, raising her four children. In 1980 she went back to work as a receptionist, including
Blessed be our memory of Pauline.
Peter O. Tungseth (H'47), 82, of Fergus Falls died on Monday, May 30, 2011 at the Pelican Valley Health Center Nursing Home.
Duluth, MN. They made their home in Buse Township where Peter lived until 2005. He was involved in farming for 53 years. He served on the Buse Township Board for 25 years. Peter was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, sang in the church choir, and served on the Trustee Board. Farming was Peter’s life and he enjoyed spending time with his family and his Sunday visits with friends.
Peter Ole Tungseth was born on July 29, 1928 near Hawley, MN, the son of Anton and Thea (Halvorson) Tungseth. Peter moved with his family to Fergus Falls in 1939. He was confirmed at Bethel Lutheran Church and graduated from Hillcrest Lutheran Academy in 1947. Peter served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1952 when he was honorably discharged. Peter then returned to the Fergus Falls area where he farmed in Buse Township. On July 4, 1964 Peter was united in marriage to Irene (Leland) at the Salem Lutheran Brethren Church in
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Peter Tungseth's senior portrait from the 1947 Beacon
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CLASS OF 1941 Bernard Egstad
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SEMINARY 1951 James Olson