Arthur "Bud" Wissbrod

Arthur C. “Bud” Wissbrod Jr., 97, of Fergus Falls, formerly of Erhard, died on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at PioneerCare in Fergus Falls. 

Bud was born on July 22, 1926, to Arthur Wissbrod Sr. and Ella Rogholt Wissbrod. Bud attended Erhard Country School, and later attended High School in Pelican Rapids. He farmed with his dad on the Century Home Farm. He married Myrtle E. Garrison on August 25, 1962, at Zion Lutheran Church in Duluth, MN. They continued to farm on the family farm, milking cow and raising crops. Bud also enjoyed horses, having three teams of driving horses which he would drive in parades in Pelican Rapids and Erhard. Bud also enjoyed snowmobiles, travelling, fishing in summer and winter and playing whist with friends. He was confirmed and a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Erhard. 

Preceding him in death were his wife; parents and siblings. 

He is survived by his daughter, Christine Wagoner; granddaughter, Tiffany (Boyd) Schleske; two great grandsons, Michael and Dylan Schleske along with numerous nieces and nephews. 

Celebration of Life: 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home in Fergus Falls, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. 

Clergy: Pastor Brad Soenksen

Interment: Bagstevold Cemetery, Erhard, MN

Funeral arrangements are with the Glende-Nilson Funeral Home of Fergus Falls.