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Eldo Ovrebo
Eldo Lowell Ovrebo, age 84, of Wells, MN, passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Heartland Senior Living-Parkview Care Center in Wells, surrounded by family, after a 7- year battle with cancer. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells with Pastor Joe Smith Officiating. Visitation will be held two hours prior to the service at the funeral home (9:00 am-11:00 AM). Burial will be in the Spring of 2023. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements.
Eldo was born June 25, 1938, the son of Gilmer and Edith (Stewart) Ovrebo in Albert Lea, MN. He attended and graduated from Bricelyn High School, the class of 1957. He served in the US Army Reserve for 6 years. On September 19, 1959, Eldo was united in marriage to JoAnn M. Brandsoy. He was a farmer his whole life and loved being a mechanic and restoring antique tractors. His happy time was spent on the farm. When asked what his hobby was, Eldo always answered: farming! He loved his family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He served many years on the Walnut Lake Township Board and was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Eldo was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law: Alvin and Sophia Brandsoy, step father-in law Art Yost; brother-in-law Gary Underdahl and sisters-in-law Helen Brandsoy and Shirley (Gene) Anderson.
Eldo is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, JoAnn of Wells; 2 children: Cindy Ovrebo of Fairmont, MN, Jeff (Mary) Ovrebo of Wells; 3 grandchildren: Taylor (Emily) Ovrebo and daughter Brynn; Katie (Anthony) Stenzel and sons, Callan and Colton; Kristie (Dustin) Dylla and daughters Peyton and Kacie; all of Wells; brother Dr. Robert O
vrebo of Arlington, MN; In-laws: Earl (Barb) Brandsoy of Mesa, AZ, Mary (Russ) Erichshrud of Blue Earth, MN, Dale (Portia) Brandsoy of Hutchinson, MN, Judy Underdahl of Elmore, MN, Carol (Jim) Schroeder of Alden, MN; along with many nieces, nephews and their families.
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So sorry to hear about Eldo’s death. Sincere sympathies being sent to all of you!
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Ovrebo family! May your memories bring you comfort & peace!
So sorry for your loss. We enjoyed being neighbors when we lived in Wells. Doris and I send our prayers for God’s comfort for you and your family!
So sorry to hear of Eldo’s passing. My Sympathy to all.
Sincere Sympathy to JoAnn and Family. You are in our Thoughts and Prayers today and in the days ahead. 💙
Eldo was always such a friendly farm neighbor. Brush Creek lost a good one! My sympathies to JoAnn and all of Eldo’s family
Our sympathy goes out to you Joanne and your family. God bless you all.
Our sympathies to you and your family JoAnn.
Steve and I send our sincere sympathy and prayers to JoAnn and family. We were blessed to have them move into the neighborhood and enjoyed those porch and yard visits. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy JoAnn and family. Eldo will be missed.
Our sympathy to all his family. We will keep you in our prayers.
Our sympathy to all of his family. We have great memories of him from church. You are in our prayers.
So sorry to hear about Eldo. He was such a nice guy to work for when I rode the bean buggy. I have many memories of growing up and visiting the farm as a kid with my parents. My sincere sympathies to all of you!
Our sympathy to you all on your loss.
Deepest sympathy to you and your family JoAnn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏
We’re so very sorry about the passing of Eldo. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May your memories bring you peace and comfort.
Sorry for the families loss
Our sympathy to all you and your families.
My sympathies to all the family! May God comfort and bless you all.