Eugene Thorson
Eugene Thorson, 91, of Clermont, Iowa died Friday, January 27, 2017 at his home in Clermont.
Alf Eugene Thorson, the son of Alphie and Myrtle (Lien) Thorson, was born September 30, 1925 on a farm in rural Clermont.
He graduated from Clermont High School in 1943.
Eugene was united in marriage with Anna Bachtell at the Ossian Lutheran Church in 1953. To this union five children, Catherine, Barbara, Pamela, Mark, and Evan, were born.
Eugene and Anna farmed outside of Clermont for many years. He retired from farming about three years ago. In addition to farming, Eugene was a substitute rural mail carrier for several years.
Eugene was a member of the East Clermont Lutheran Church and served on the church council.
He was also a board member of the Gunder Cheese Factory.