Arlun W. Koska , age 72, of Webster, WI, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on March 10, 2019, at the Good Samaritan Society Specialty Care Community in Robbinsdale, MN.
Arlun was born on September 13, 1946, in Minneapolis, MN, to parents, Alice (Peterson) and Clement Koska. He graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1964. Arlun enlisted in the United States Air Force in December of 1965, during the Vietnam era. He served one year in Thailand as a ground power equipment mechanic. He was honorably discharged in December of 1969.
Arlun was united in marriage to Linnea Quernemoen on June of 1968 at the Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church in Minneapolis, MN. Together the couple raised three children. The family moved to the Webster area in 1981.
Arlun was known for his smart and clever wit. He liked reloading his own ammunition and had an interest in muzzle loading rifles. He was a very skillful woodworker, crafting cabinets and furniture. Arlun also enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.
Preceding Arlun in death are his parents, Clement and Alice Koska; maternal grandparents, Morris and Agnes Peterson; paternal grandparents, Frank and Anna Koska; and step-grandmother, Fern Koska.
Arlun is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Linnea; children: Nathan (Amy) Koska, Peter Koska and Heather Koska; grandchildren: Noah, Gabriel, Emma, Connery, Collin and Courtney; one great-granddaughter, Tempe; brothers: Delroy (Cathy), Michael and Clement Jr.; sister, Natalie (Bill); and many other relatives and friends.
The Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at 1:00pm at Perida Cemetery in Webster, WI. A gathering will be held following the service at the Community Center in Webster.
Pallbearers are: Nathan Koska, Peter Koska, Connery Weldon, Collin Weldon, Noah Koska and Gabriel Koska. Honorary Pallbearers are: Michael Koska, Clement Koska Jr., Bradford Quernemoen, Brent Quernemoen, Thomas See, Chad Mecl and Bruce Nagle.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com