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Lynn Bryans • 1924 - 2009 Lynn Earl Bryans was born October 5, 1924, a son of Victor and Florence (Hansen) Bryans on the family farm, located in Plain Township of Renville County, NE of Carpio, ND. He was raised on the family farm and attended a country school near Carpio and Carpio High School. He then attended the State School of Science in Wahpeton. Lynn enlisted in the United States Army April 1, 1945. He proudly served his country during WWII and was stationed in Louisiana and later Tokyo, Japan. He was honorably discharged November 18, 1946. Lynn married Ruth Tollefsrud November 8, 1947, at the Carpio Lutheran Church Parsonage. They made their home on a farm located in Plain Township of Renville County, NE of Carpio, ND, where he managed and operated the Bryans family farm. Lynn and Ruth recently celebrated their 61st Wedding Anniversary on November 8, 2008. He was a member the Clarence McCormick American Legion Post # 195, Donnybrook. He enjoyed gardening, especially his potato crops, and helping his neighbors. He loved attending farm auctions and hosting his own as well. Lynn especially enjoyed his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, who was thoughtful, caring, and hardworking. Surviving family includes: wife of 61 years, Ruth, Carpio; children, Sandra Erickson, Minot, Linda Gray, Minot, Gary (Jean) Bryans, Minot, and Susan (Harold) Charnetzki, Kenmare; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Joyce Bryans, Carpio, and Virginia Lee Bryans, Donnybrook; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; son-in-law, David Gray; two great granddaughters; and brothers, Edward, Dwayne, and Gene. Funeral: Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at 11:00 a.m.
at Carpio Lutheran Church, Carpio.
Music Honorary Bearers: Lynn's family and friends Active Bearers: Glenn Gray, Donald Helwig, Shane Bryans, Craig Erickson, Charles Helwig, Ryan Bryans Military honors accorded by the Clarence McCormick American Legion Post #195 of Donnybrook. Immediately following the funeral service, please join the family for a time of fellowship and lunch in the fellowship hall. Our family would like to thank all of you for your many acts of kindness. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated during this difficult time. May God bless the memory of Lynn. To sign the online guest register
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Lynn
Bryans, 84, Carpio, ND, died Friday, February 13, 2009, in a
Minot nursing home.