Archie M. Asleson
Wednesday, June 28, 1939
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Age:
77 years old
Visitation
Date: Sunday December 18, 2016
Time: 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Monday December 19, 2016
Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Memorial Mass
Date: Monday December 19, 2016
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Church of the Resurrection Catholic Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Grandview Memorial Gardens [ view map ]
Wednesday, June 28, 1939
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Age:
77 years old
Wednesday, June 28, 1939
Date of Death:
Wednesday, December 14, 2016
Age:
77 years old
Archie M. Asleson
Archie M. Asleson (Arch), 77, long time resident of Rochester, MN died peacefully at his home Wednesday, December 14, 2016 with his family by his side.
Archie was born June 28, 1939 in rural Eyota, MN to Anton & Gertrude {Phillips} Asleson. He married Marjorie Pieper on October 21, 1961. He worked in plumbing supply for 40 years at Woodruff/DSG and First supply in Rochester, MN before retiring. While retired he loved driving combine for fun.
He loved spending time with: family, friends, and his grandchildren. He enjoyed: polka music, dancing, wood working, helping his friends and neighbors, watching western movies and wrestling. He was a handy man who helped many with his vast skills. He was active with the church by volunteering as an usher and church sponsored rodeo fundraisers. He had a wonderful laugh and enjoyed joking around making others laugh. His quote: “ Gotta have a little fun!”.
He is survived by his beloved wife Marjorie; his four children: Robert {Ellen} Asleson, Ronald Asleson, Carmen Asleson, and Anthony Asleson; by his seven grandchildren: Valerie, Glenna, Scott, Andrew, Ethan, Claire, and Joseph; by his three siblings: Donna Hildestad, Gerald Asleson, and Patricia Quandt. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two brothers Donald Asleson and Richard Asleson.
Memorial Service will be Monday, December 19, 2016 at 11am at Church of the Resurrection, Rochester, MN. Visitation will be Sunday December 18 from 4-7pm at River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial will be at Grandview Memorial Gardens in Rochester.
He will be greatly missed by family, friends, and all who have been privileged to know him.
Condolences
The family of Archie M. Asleson has received the following condolences.
Carmen,
So sorry to see that your dad has passed. Just lost my mom 1/1/2017. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Jamie
Majorie,
I am so sorry to hear of Archie's passing. I apologize that I could not make it to the visitation yesterday. Archie was a great Co-Worker and just a wonderful person.
That wonderful smile of his could always brighten a day. I very much enjoyed working with him at First Supply. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take care and God Bless.
Heidi
Sorry to hear that Archie passed away. It's the part of life that really sucks.
Sorry that I could not make it to either the visitation or the service............my thoughts are with
your family. Larry K
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Margie, and your family during this difficult time.
Your cousin,
Ann (Lince) Lang
To the family of Archie Asleson:
So sorry to hear of Archie's passing. I worked with Archie at First Supply for many years and enjoyed our many conversations and giggles over the years..
He was one of the go to guys for getting work accomplished. My condolences to the family.
For the Archie's Family:
I have many memories of going to Marge and Arch's house for a visit. I remember playing on the big birch tree in the back yard and thinking your 3 season porch was so cool! I remember my mom and Marge "visiting" in the kitchen, and once in a while, Carmen and I would sneak in for a butterscotch chip cookie. They were so good! Then, it would happen .....HE would be there! ARCHIE! I was mortified! I knew I could count on it.....without fail! He would say, "There she is! Chocolate Chips!" Of course, it was a compliment referencing my dark brown eyes:) I was so embarrassed by the attention but I knew he meant it only in the best way:)
I know he fought a long hard fight in the past years with cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the peace and comfort of Jesus surround you all now and in the days to come
DEEPEST SYMPATHIES TO ARCHIE'S FAMILY!
I ALWAYS ENJOYED DRIVING DOWN 2ND AVE WHEN I WAS LEAVING WORK AND THERE'S ARCHIE
WAVING!! WILL DEFINITELY MISS SEEING HIM NEXT SPRING!!!
We would like to express our deep condolences to the family of Archie Asleson. He was such a kind man with a great sense of humor and shared his many skills with so many people in this community. He has been a fantastic father-in-law to my sister Ellen, since we lost our parents when she was so young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Marge, Bob, Ellie, and the rest of the Asleson family.
You have our deepest sympathy in the loss of Archie. He was a great guy and always had that smile on his face.
We will miss his laughter and that smile at DSG, he was a valued employee.
I am sure that you have many fond memories of Archie.
We will keep you and your families in our prayers.
Heaven just gained an Angel.
Dennis & Sandra Vlies
I worked with Archie at First Supply. He was a wonderful man. He was so funny and always made me laugh. I will miss him.
I am so sorry for your loss and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry to see such a great man leave this earth. Archie was a good guy and always willing to help friends and neighbors. We were like brothers and be at odds from time to time but we always loved each other. We will miss Archie more then any one knowes. Love, Gary and Betty