William Okerlund

William D. Okerlund, “Bill,” age 81, of Webster, passed away peacefully at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center in Grantsburg. Bill was born on June 17, 1935 in Webster, to parents, Fern (Brown) and Jess Okerlund. Bill attended and graduated from Webster High School in 1953. After High School, Bill attended the Dunwoody College in Minneapolis for HVAC. On July 3, 1970 Bill was united in marriage to Roberta Heath in Monticello, MN. Bill was employed by the University of Minnesota in the maintenance department in 1969 and then in 1974, Bill and Roberta moved to Webster to live on the Okerlund family farm. Bill was a beef and dairy farmer for 31 years. Bill enjoyed attending auctions and tractor shows in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Bill liked to tinker on just about anything, especially his truck and tractors. Preceding Bill in death are his parents; uncles, Guy (Helen) Okerlund, Russell (Sylvia) Okerlund and Harold (Verda) Brown; aunts, Florence Okerlund and Grace (Glen) Olson. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Roberta; and many nieces, nephews and relatives. Private Family Services will be held. Interment will be held at the Oak Grove Cemetery in Webster. Arrangements were entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com