In Loving Memory
Allen P. Trelstad
October 28, 1926 - May 26, 2017

VISITATION
Tuesday, May 30, 2017
4:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
11:00 A.M.
Bethany Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Peter Morlock

INURNMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

MILITARY GRAVESIDE RITES
V.F.W. Post #2295
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Allen Peder Trelstad, son of Peder Melvin and Pearl (Faudskar) Trelstad, was born October 28, 1926 in Bemidji, Minnesota. He attended Fertile High School. In November of his senior year Al enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17.

After returning from the service, Al completed his high school education at Waldorf College. While at Waldorf, Al met Marjorie Bergland who would become his wife on August 28, 1948 at Salem Lutheran Church in Lake Mills, Iowa. They celebrated 68 years of marriage.

Al and Marge made their home in Moorhead where Al attended Concordia College, graduating in 1950. They were blessed with three children. The Trelstads made their home in Buffalo Center for six years before moving to Emmetsburg.

After moving to Emmetsburg, Al operated the State Farm Insurance Agency for forty years. He was a member of many civic organizations and was an avid E'Hawk supporter. He received the Iowa Football Coaches District Service award. He was also an active member of Rotary International.

Al was a devoted member of Bethany Lutheran Church, where he enjoyed attending Bible Study and singing in the choir. His coffee group was very important to him and he loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.

Al passed away Friday, May 26, 2017 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City, Iowa, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. and Mrs. P. M. Trelstad; his wife, Majorie on June 19, 2016; brothers, Maynard Trelstad, Luther Trelstad and Paul Trelstad; sisters, Pearl Clear, Beverly Shelstad and Priscilla Wasburg.

He is survived by his children, Bruce A. Trelstad (Denise) of Maple Valley, Washington, Pamela S. Trelstad (Frank Esser) of Cedar Falls, Iowa and Marsha J. Gift (Andy) of Denver, Colorado; his grandchildren, Allen Guthart, Laren Trelstad, Travis Trelstad, Joseph Gift, Amanda Trelstad, Emma Gift, Rachel Manternach (Andy), Nora Gift, Nate Esser (Jill), and Alison Esser (Jason); nine great grandchildren; brothers, Melvin Trelstad (Loretta) of Cokato, Minnesota and David Trelstad (Judy) of Buffalo, Minnesota; nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home