Ben Ernie Amundson (1916-1985)

Obituary
Ben C. Amundson, 68, Rt. 1 Hillsdale, died Monday, August 5, at his home. Mr. Amundson was born September 3, 1916 in Dallas Township. He married Esther Vik February 8, 1947, at Dallas. He farmed in Dallas Township all his life. Surviving are his wife, Esther; sons, Lyle of Chetek and Jerry of Brodhead, WI; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; brothers Gennard of Minong, Herman and Lloyd of Dallas, Wallace, San Francisco, CA, Griffin, Houston, TX and Kenneth, Salt Lake City, Utah; and one sister, Clara Amundson of Barron. One brother preceded him in death. Friends may call Wednesday from 4-9 pm at the Miller Rausch Funeral Home in Dallas and one hour prior to services Thursday, at 1:30 at the New Schandinavia Lutheran, Maple Grove Township. The Rev. Kenneth Olson will officiate. Interment will be at the church cemetery.