Elvin E. Fieldseth, age 85, of Silver Creek, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Parkview Care Center, Buffalo.

Funeral Services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 15, 2010 at Zion Lutheran Church, Annandale. Rev. David Fretham will officiate and burial will be in Corinna Cemetery. Friends may call from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday at Dingmann Funeral Care Chapel, Annandale and one hour prior to the service, Friday at the church. A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Elvin Earl Fieldseth was born September 20, 1925 in Highland Park, Michigan to Edward and Elma (Klemz) Fieldseth. Following his service in the United States Navy during World War II, Elvin was united in marriage to Mary Ann Mooney on November 10, 1950 in Annandale. Elvin worked as a milk hauler, was self employed in the construction field, drove school bus for Annandale Public Schools, and worked maintenance for Silver Creek Township retiring in 1999. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Silver Creek, Clearwater American Legion Post #323, Wright County Agriculture Society and Lake Region Pioneer Thrashing Association. He served as president for the Stearns Pioneer Club and Wright Co. Fair Board. Elvin was a life member of Hasty-Silver Creek Sportsmen's Club and was a former 4H Leader. Elvin enjoyed collecting farm and construction toys, and playing bingo and card games.

He is survived by his children, Gary (Pamela) of Maple Lake, Larry (Margie), Dale (Susie), Mary Kay (Chris) Geldert, Sue (Harold) Stelton all of Annandale, Joanne (Dalonte Greer) of Otsego; 16 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; siblings, Ronald Fieldseth of Cohasset, Shirley Schmidt of Annandale and Lillian Sensing of Tempe, AZ. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mary Ann.

Pallbearers will be Paul, Brian, James Fieldseth, Charles Geldert, Dan Stelton and Justin Greer. Honorary Pallbearers will be Elvin's other grandchildren, Curtis Vokaty, and Marvin & Pat Hernwall. Darlene Fretham will provide the music for the service. Arrangements are entrusted to Dingmann Funeral Care, Annandale.