Elmer W. Barwin

Elmer was born May 14, 1928, to Fred and Pauline Wallman Barwin in Ortonville, MN. He grew up and attended school in Ortonville, graduating from high school in 1947. After high school Elmer enlisted in the National Guard and was activated in January of 1951. He served until November of 1952 when he moved back to Ortonville and later to Morris, MN. On September 6, 1953, he married Harriet Halvorson at Cormorant Lutheran Church, in rural Lake Park, MN. Together they lived in Morris before making their home in Cottage Grove, MN, and starting a family. Elmer and Harriet lived in Cottage Grove for 25 years before moving to Lake Ida, rural Lake Park, MN, in 1985. Elmer worked at various supermarkets throughout his career and retired in 1991 after 42 years as a meat cutter. Elmer was proud father and grandfather and will be dearly missed.Elmer is survived by his children, Bruce Dawne Barwin of Thompson, ND, Cynthia Barwin of Inver Grove Heights, MN, Karl Barwin of Mora, MN; grandchildren, Timothy and Matthew Barwin; and brother, Boyd Barwin of Groton, SD.He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet; parents, Fred and Pauline; and brothers, Robert and George.