Edward Bustad

Published 12:00 am Sunday, May 23, 2010

 Edward O. Bustad 77 of Austin, Minn. died February 19, 2010 at the Austin Medical Center.
 Edward was born July 15, 1932 at Austin the son of Ingvold and Augusta (Hanson) Bustad. He graduated from Austin High School and attended Riverland Community College.
Edward was married to Patricia L. Bell in 1952 at the First United Methodist church in Austin.  He was employed as a foreman with the Wilson Foods and Farmstead Foods in Albert Lea, MN. He enjoyed traveling and working in the yard.
 Edward is survived by his wife: Patricia (Patty) Bustad, Austin, Minn.; son: Michael (Julie) Bustad, Austin, Minn.; grandchildren: Jenna Bustad, Jessica and Kyle Arndt; Sisters and bothers: Evelyn (Dwain) Beckel, Baudette, Minn.; Arnold Bustad, Crosslake, Minn., Marian Baxter, River Falls, Wis.; Wallace Bustad, Austin, Minn.; Deanna (Keith) Schewe, Glenville, Minn.; nieces and nephews.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Kenneth Bustad and a sister Violet Huckabay.
 A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday May 26, 2010 at the Clasen-Jordan Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Tamke officiating. Friends may greet the family from 1:30 p.m. until the time of the service.  Entombment will be held at Oakwood Cemetery. Clasen-Jordan Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.