Tilman Sanford Treangen

ROCHESTER -Tilman S. Treangen, 81, died on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at St. Marys Hospital in Rochester. Tilman was born in Houston Township in Houston County, MN on December 4, 1929 to Oscar and Inga (Storlie) Treangen.He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.He married Verna Tomte on June 2, 1962in Lewiston.Tilman worked as an underground utilities foreman for Kepp Company in Rochester and Lake Area Utilities in Hugo, MN. He retired after Verna passed away in 1991.Tilman was a lifetime member of the VFW, the American Legion for 55 years, and the Operating Engineers Local #49.He enjoyed gardening, traveling, and dancing to his favorite bands, the Topnotchmen and the Rhythm Playboys. Tilman is survived by a daughter, Kathy (Jeffrey) Doering, of Altoona, WI; two grandchildren, Abigail and Brandon Doering, of Altoona; two sisters, Beulah (Silas) Vongroven, of Canton, MN, and Inez Wenthold, of Mabel, MN; special friend, Sally Bates, of Rochester; and many nieces, nephews, and good friends. Tilman is preceded in death by his wife, Verna; his parents; and two brothers, Clifford and Odell. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Zumbro Lutheran Church, 624 3rd Ave. SW with Rev. Vern Christopherson officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at the church.Burial with military honors will take place at Grandview Memorial Gardens. Memorials can be directed to the Rochester American Legion or VFW Color Guard.