This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Monson, Richard, Johnson, LaPerre, Harris Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/3FC.2ACI/2202 Message Board Post: Walter H. Monson, 74 Walter Harry Monson, 74, formerly of River Falls, died Thursday, Dec. 4, at the St. Croix Health Center in New Richmond. He was born in River Falls Jan. 23, 1928, the son of Harry and Teresa Monson, and graduated from River Falls High School. He was employed as a cement mason and carpenter and was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting trips with his son, Steve, to many locations in Montana and other areas. His marriage to Therese Ann Richard took place in Red Wing, Minn. Surviving are a son, Steve W. Monson of River Falls; two daughters, Karen Johnson of Eau Claire and Stacey (Michael) LaPerre of Hudson; four grandchildren, James and Jesston Monson, Therese Johnson and Cade LaPerre; and one great-grandchild, True Monson. Preceding him in death was his wife, Therese Monson, in 1977. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Cashman's Mortuary in River Falls with Fr. Gerald Harris officiating. Burial was in St. Bridget's Church Cemetery in River Falls © 2003 Hudson Star-Observer - Reposted by permission http://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/main.asp?Search=1&ArticleID=7024&SectionID=33&SubSectionID=103&S=1