Derald
Derald Severson
d. September 24, 2013
where he grew up in Curran Valley, Wisconsin. In his youth, he was very active in 4-H
and FFA. He graduated from Taylor High School and attended River Falls College. He
married Shirley Neitzke on June 13, 1959 in Pigeon Falls, WI and they moved to
Plainview, MN.
Buck was employed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation for 40 years. Buck
was very active in the Plainview Community as a Charter member of the original
Plainview Jaycees. He also served on the City Council for 8-years, leaving that capacity
to become an assessor. He assessed the City of Plainview and 7 townships for a
number of years until calling it quits when they became computerized. He was a
member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Plainview for 52 years and was very
instrumental in the building of the Christian Life Center.
He was involve in farming with his son, Jason and in 2003 they started the business of
BJS Trucking Inc. He thoroughly enjoyed being in the seat of the tractor or behind the
wheel of his semi-truck, with his favorite passenger being his granddaughter Katie. His
love for sports showed through with his 52 years of officiating (football, volleyball,
basketball, baseball & softball) by being a member of RAOA and MSHSL. He took great
pride in officiating with his son, Tristan. Buck never let moss grow under his feet. Buck
loved the challenges of life that the Lord put in front of him; still working when the Lord
called.
He is survived by the love of his life, Shirley of 54 years; Two sons Jason (Kim) of Eyota
and Tristan (Sara) of Plainview. He is also survived by two brothers Dewey (Kathy) of
LaCrescent, MN and David (Jeanne) of Blaine, MN. His four granddaughters Katie,
Kiah, Ezmae, and Bree have put many smiles on his face and filled his heart with
pride.
Buck enjoyed their lake home in Menomonie, WI, where he found peace and solitude.
He was a loyal Green Bay Packers fan, and loved high school sports and watching his
granddaughters play.
Preceding him in death are his parents, one brother (Dennis), a nephew, and 2
sister-in-laws.
The funeral service will be Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 11 a.m. at Immanuel
Lutheran Church in Plainview with Rev. Scott Hirssig officiating. Burial is at the Elgin
Cemetery. The visitation is Friday 4 to 8 p.m. at the Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in
Plainview & one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday.
Schad & Zabel Funeral Home in Plainview is in charge of the arrangements.
www.schadandzabelfuneralhomes.com
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