"I want to extend my deepest sympathy to Arless\'s family on the loss of their Father. My brother Paul worked for many years with Arless at Tri-County Electric. Rest in Peace Arless. J. Peter Wheaton "
In loving memory of
Arless Markegard
November 29, 1928 - July 2, 2020
Arless Raymond Markegard passed away July 2, 2020 at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center surrounded by family. Arless was born in Rushford, Minnesota on November 29, 1928. He was the son of Roy and Anna (Tveten) Markegard.
Arless lost both parents at an early age. He attended Big Spring and Rushford Public Schools. In 1947 at the age of 17 he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the 3rd Military Railway Service in Japan. After leaving service he was employed at Tri-County Electric (MiEnergy) in Rushford. He worked for Tri-County for 45 years as a power lineman. Arless was joined in marriage to Beverly Ione Lee in Peterson, Minnesota on September 29, 1951. They lived in Winona, Minnesota until 1956 when they moved to Houston, Minnesota where they lived the rest of their lives. Arless was very active in his community. He served on the Houston School Board, Houston City Council, Houston Volunteer Fire Department, Houston Nursing Home Board, The American Legion, Cross of Christ Lutheran Church Council, and Houston Ambulance Crew. Arless enjoyed helping people and could fix just about anything. He was often called upon by friends and family to help with their varied and sometimes crazy projects. Despite all of his activities, family was always his highest priority. Arless was a devoted husband, father, and friend. He loved spending time with his wife, children, and later grandchildren and great-grandchildren. His help and guidance were greatly appreciated and will be missed.
Arless was preceded in death by his parents, wife Beverly, and brother Wallace Markegard. He is survived by his sons Michael (Ann) Markegard of Houston, MN and Raymond (Kathy) Markegard of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren Jennifer (Marcus) Krings of Houston, MN; Adam (Paige) Markegard of Houston, MN; Nicholas Markegard and Kimberly Markegard of Chandler, AZ; great-grandsons Mason and Owen Krings of Houston, MN; sister-in-law Sylvia Markegard of Peterson, MN and several nieces and nephews.
Please leave a memory and sign his online guestbook at hofffuneral.com.
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Tributes
"Mike, Raymond, and families, our sympathy to you all. We always enjoyed a visit with Arless when we would see him outside the house. Or when he was doing work and Jordon would check to see if he needed any help. He will be remembered for a life well-lived, and his many contributions to his community. He touched so many people and it was a pleasure to have been his neighbor. "
"Arless will forever be missed. When ever i got a couple days off and came back to work he always said \" Im sure glad you\'re back.\" He will be so happy to to rejoin his wife."
"My Sympathy to the Markegard Family...I have many good memories of your family and my 25 years of sharing 5th grade with Bev. God bless the memory of Arless Markegard."
"We are so sorry to hear of Arliss\' passing!To Mike and Ray and your families, our sincere condolences!Nancy and Connie Tschumper"
"Our sympathies to the family. I got to know Arless when he was a resident at Good Shepherd, enjoyed our talks about \"good ole Peterson, MN, etc\" A very kind man. Cheryl & Ken Eaton"
"Our sympathy to you all. Always smiling and taking time to visit. Will be missed in the community."
"Mike, Raymond, and families, my sympathy to you all. I always enjoyed a visit with Arless. He will be remembered for a life well-lived, and his many contributions to his community."
"Arless was a joy to be around every single day. His humor, his wry smile and appreciation for life will be sorely missed. "
"What a good good man. A great role model. A great citizen. Rest in peace Arless, you did well."
"My deepest sympathy to Mike and Raymond and your families. Our fathers were good friends and longtime coworkers which led to many good times and projects. Can\'t forget the old red digger venture!"
"Sending our sincere condolences for your loss. Al & Pat Kreidermacher"