William Colwell, 85, Magnolia, died Saturday, Oct. 6, 2001, at Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center in Luverne.
Services were Wednesday, Oct. 10, at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne. The Rev. Andrew Beerman officiated. Burial was in St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery, Luverne.
William Charles Colwell was born to William W. and Grace (Nelson) Colwell on the family farm near Ellsworth. As a child they moved to a farm near Kanaranzi where he was raised and attended the Mossy Meadow country school. In 1932 they moved to a farm near Magnolia where he helped on the farm. Following his education he helped on the family farm which he later took over from his father. He farmed until his retirement in spring 1981. He moved to Luverne where he lived the past 20 years. On Aug. 29, 2001, he entered Mary Jane Brown Good Samaritan Center.
Mr. Colwell was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church in Luverne where he was a member of Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed farming and visiting with friends and family. He also enjoyed bowling.
Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Jeanette and Dan Heimer, Merriam, Kan.; 19 nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Mr. Colwell was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Leslie and Lowell Colwell, and two sisters, Ruth Strassburg and Rose Mary Aanenson.
Engebretson Funeral Home, Luverne, was in charge of arrangements.