Arne Theodore Severson, age 89, a resident of Bartlett, IL died Friday, August 13, 2010, at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield, IL. He was born January 10, 1921, at home on a farm near Fertile, Minnesota, the son of Severt and Louise Severson. He had four brothers and one sister – Carl, Ingram, Willie, Ed, and Ella.

On August 15, 1942, he married Ruby Benson. They lived in various places in Minnesota where Arne farmed and where their children – Roland, Dick, Shirley, and Carol – were born.

In the fall of 1963, Ruby and Arne moved to Illinois: first to Bloomingdale, then to Wheaton. They have lived in Bartlett since 1991.

Ruby and Arne have been members of Holy Cross Lutheran Church since 1965. Among others, Arne was active with volunteer work at the church, and woodworking. Over the years, Arne was active in numerous volunteer activities, most notably were Meals on Wheels, and the Bartlett Food Bank.

Ruby and Arne would have celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary in August 15, 2010. She preceded him in death on July 20, 2010.

Arne is survived by his sister, Ella; his children; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 802 E. Geneva Road, in Wheaton.

Interment is private at Memory Gardens, in Arlington Heights, IL.

Memorial gifts may be directed to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 802 E. Geneva Road, Wheaton, IL 60187.