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Odell "Gov" Iverson

January 24, 1932 - April 21, 2021

ODELL “GOV”  IVERSON, 89, of  Mabel, died Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel.

Odell was born January 24, 1932, to Clarence and Emma (Aasum) Iverson, on the family farm in Preble Township, Fillmore County, Minnesota.  He attended the Scheie School near the farm and then graduated from the Mabel High School.  He farmed for several decades and then worked for Minnowa Construction until retiring. He lived on the farm until 2017 when he became a resident of Green Lea Senior Living in Mabel.  He was a member of the Scheie Lutheran Church and had served on church and cemetery boards. He enjoyed visiting, bowling, reading, going to auctions, and tinkering with lawn mowers. 

Odell is survived by a sister, Eleanore Iverson of Mabel, and a nephew Gary Casler of Rochester.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Ella Casler.

Funeral service will be 11 am, Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Scheie Lutheran Church in rural Mabel.  Burial will be the Scheie Cemetery.  Visitation will one hour prior to services at the service at the church. 
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