"Our deepest condolences to you Charlene, and the family. I will always recall fond memories with Arnie, out on the Horseshoe pitching circuit and all the get-togethers that we had over the years. A lot of great memories! Will also cherish all the stories & conversations that we had. Rest in Peace Friend ! "
In loving memory of
Arnie L. Egge
August 16, 1942 - December 24, 2020
Arnie LeRoy "Swede" Egge, Died on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Gundersen Health System in La Crosse, WI, from complications of Parkinson's Disease.
Arnie was born on August 16, 1942, in Lanesboro, MN to Arnold O. and Rosetta (Gilbertson) Egge. He grew up primarily in the Winona and Goodview, MN area.
Swede attended Jefferson school and Phelps school through the 9th grade. He was a 1960 graduate of Winona Senior High School. After graduation, Swede enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served in Fort Riley, Kansas and Fort Leonardwood, Missouri. From there, he served in Korea for a year and a half. When he returned to the States, he was stationed at Fort Belvior in Virginia.
While in Winona, Swede held several different jobs which included: owning and operating a bait and tackle shop for three years. He settled into a job at Hal Leonard Publishing in Winona, working as a pressman. Arnie attended Winona Vocational School for two years and returned to Hal Leonard's as their head of maintenance of the buildings, grounds and machines. During this time he went to Sweden for schooling to further his education in the printing industry, especially the new printing presses. He also attended the Dale Carnegie Course. Arnie retired in 2000.
In 1966, Arnie married Charlene Kowalewski. During their marriage, they lived in Minnesota City and Twin Bluffs. Arnie served on the Richmond Town Board as supervisor and chairman.
Swede was a member of the Lewiston Sportsman Club for several years and named, "Sportsman of the Year" in 1989. He also spent many years coaching youth hockey for the Goodview - Winona teams.
Swede loved hunting and fishing. He took many trips to Iowa and South Dakota, pheasant hunting with his brothers and later with his sons. Swede enjoyed raising and training his many hunting dogs.
He did a lot of fishing on the Mississippi. Swede and Charlene also made several fishing trips to Perham, MN.
Swede thoroughly enjoyed his many hobbies, especially playing in horseshoe tournaments for over 30 years.
After Swede's retirement, he enjoyed woodworking. Over the years, he made at least twelve baby cradles, several doll cradles, tables, cabinets, bookcases, desks, and a lot of small projects. All of his family has something that he has made, as to always remember him.
Swede developed Parkinson's Disease in 2008. Because of the disease, he had to give up a lot of things he truly loved to do, especially telling stories of things he had done or seen (with slight embellishments).
Arnie is survived by his wife: Charlene; children: Cynthia Martland of Goodview, MN, Mike (Yumi) Martelle, Iowa, Patrick (Holly) of Trempealeau, WI, Aaron (Kristina) of Colorado Springs, CO; two grandsons: Tanner Prevost and Aman Egge; two step-granddaughters: Samantha and Savana; and by a sister, Beverly Klinski.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Larry and Gary.
A private family service will be held at Hoff Funeral Home in Rushford, MN.
The family prefers memorials directed to the Parkinson's Foundation. Memorials may be made in care of the family of Arnie Egge to Hoff Funeral Home, PO Box 625, Rushford, MN 55971.
Please leave a message and sign the online guestbook for Swede at www.hofffuneral.com
Tributes
"I will miss Arnie and our small visits about horseshoeing and hunting and the great stories he had. He always had one better then myself rest in peace Arnie"
"So sorry for your loss Charlene."
"I have many good memories of working with Arnie. He was always ready to help out the new guys and offer his wisdom about running a press."
"My deepest sympathy to Charlene, family and extended family."
"I have hunted, fished and worked with Arnie for a long time, we always had a good time. When ever i had a wood working project i came to him for help. Arnie was a very dear friend, may he rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to Charlene and family."
"I had the pleasure of hunting, fishing and working with Arnie for many years, we always had a great time. When ever i needed a wood working project, i brought it to him. Arnie was a very dear friend, may he rest in peace. My deepest sympathy to Charlene and family."
"Coach Arnold always kept our skates sharpened and our legs tired (we were a bunch of knuckleheads that he coached in the 80s). Coach - keep those skates sharp and whistle ready in heaven!"
"I worked with Arnie at Hal Leonard. He was a great man. And I loved his stories about meeting his wife. He so loved her and the kids. Hugs and prayers to you Charlene and the rest of the family. He was truly a great man and a joy to he around. "
"Our deepest sympathies Charlene."
" Thinking of you Charlene and family. Rest assured ?Swede? and dad will be sharing heavenly stories. May you memories bring you peace during this difficult time."
" Thinking of you Charlene and family. Rest assured ?Swede? and dad will be sharing heavenly stories. May your memories bring you peace during this difficult time."
"Swede was a nice, generous man. We received one of his beautiful cradles when we had our first son. When he told me he made it out of pallets, I didn't believe him. It was that gorgeous. Our prayers go out to Charlene, Cindy, Mike, Patrick, and Aaron and their families. "
"Honored to have 3 of those cradles that Arnie made. Two are now used to hold ?dollies?, but they have held my five grandchildren. My sympathy to Char and the Egge family."
"Deepest sympathy to Charlene and family. I am very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking to Arnie when we were out at Lewiston Sportsmans Club working on the ranges."
"Swede was such a good guy. I always enjoyed being around him and Charlene. Swede was my brother-in-law for many years and it was always fun doing our family get togethers. I also knew him in his younger years when our family and his lived in Goodview. He used to hang out with my brother. RIP, Swede, you will truly be missed. My condolences to Charlene, Cid, Mike, Patrick and Aaron."