Merle Lerum

Merle Lerum, 60, of Burnsville, MN, formerly of Greenbush died on Friday, December 19, 2008, at his home in Burnsville.

Merle James Lerum, the son of James Clifford and Mayvis Joan (Anderson) Lerum, was born July 11, 1948 at Roseau, MN. He grew up at Greenbush. He was baptized on September 14, 1948 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and confirmed on October 6, 1963 at Bethel Lutheran Church of Greenbush. He graduated from Greenbush High School, Class of 1966. Merle served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970. He served in Field Artillery, achieving the rank of Sergeant. His military job was driving a 10 ton self-propelled cannon—a duty of a great deal of responsibility and respect. He later was employed as a security officer for the Pinkerton Security Co. He also worked at Polaris Industries in Roseau, MN for many years. Merle was a member of the Moen-Zimek Post 88, American Legion of Greenbush and a member of Bethel Lutheran Church of Greenbush.

SURVIVED BY: 4 Sisters—Colleen Lerum of Owatonna, MN;

Lynette (Kenneth) Ambroz of Savage, MN;

Donna Lerum of Burnsville, MN and

Julie (Marvin) Bratland of Strathcona, MN.

and other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents,

and 3 brothers—Douglas, Mark and Craig Lerum.

A memorial service was held at Shepherd of the Lake Lutheran Church in Prior Lake, MN on December 29. A local memorial service was held on Saturday, January 3 in Bethel Lutheran Church of Greenbush with Pastor Bryce Fellbaum, officiating. Memory comments were provided by Felix Korczak. Vocal music was provided by JoAnne White & Arlene Jenson. Carolyn Eeg played the piano and organ. Military Honors were provided by Moen-Zimek Post 88, American Legion of Greenbush. Interment was in Bethel Lutheran Cemetery of Greenbush with Gieseke Funeral Chapel of Greenbush in charge of arrangements.