Mearald V. Elvebak, age 95 of Walters, MN died Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at St. John’s Lutheran Community-The Woodlands in Albert Lea, MN. A visitation will be Friday, November 20, 2026 from 4:00-7:00pm at Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells and will resume one hour prior (10:00am-11:00am) to the service at church on Saturday. A funeral service will be at 11:00am on  Saturday, November 21, 2026 at United Lutheran Church in Walters, MN. Pastor Don Rose will be officiating with burial at Trinity Lutheran Church Cemetery in Eden Twp., Winnebago Co., Iowa.

Mearald Vergene was born September 27, 1931  on the farm in Eden Twp., Winnebago Co., Iowa to Leonard and Edith (Flugum) Elvebak. He graduated from Kiester High School in 1949. Mearald married Shirley Flo September 2, 1951 and the couple moved to Walters where they farmed and raised their four children. Mearald loved farming, playing slow pitch softball, dartball, bowling, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was a talented welder and produced many trellises, end tables and garden carts. For 20 years the couple loved spending winters in Apache Junction, AZ. Mearald had a strong faith and a deep love for family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; his parents; sons-in-law: Scott Petersen and Loren Brune; brothers: Donald (Mary) Elvebak, Larry “Hawk” Elvebak and Rodney Elvebak.

Mearald is survived by his children: Sharlaine (Larry) Hemmingsen, Marshall Elvebak, Kandee Petersen and Lori Brune; grandchildren: Derek (Dani) Elvebak, Brett (Kim) Elvebak, Randee (Joe) Lindeman, Grant (Michelle) Petersen, Jake (Sara) Petersen, Lance (Kayla) Brune, Larissa (Tom) Giles and Laci Brune; great-grandchildren: Olivia Elvebak, Dean Elvebak, Brayden Lindeman, Sydnee Lindeman, Andrew Petersen, Shannon Petersen, Madelyn Brune, Loren Brune and June Brune; sisters-in-law: Clarine Elvebak, Julie Elvebak and Rosalie (Larry) Haukoos; many nieces, nephews, cousins and their families.

The family would like to thank the St. Johns Community – Waters Edge where Mearald lived for over ten years and very recently The Woodlands. Also St. Croix Hospice for their assistance during the final three days.