Edward Layland

Sept. 5, 1923-Nov. 1, 2009

Edward R. Layland, 86, of Detroit Lakes, died Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes.

Edward Richard Lay-land was born to Charles and Belle (Raynard) Lay-land on Sept. 5, 1923 in LaCrosse, Wis. He grew up and attended school in LaCrosse. He then val-iantly served his country during World War II, in the 4th Marine Raiders. He received numerous medals and commenda-tions.

On July 1, 1946 he was united in marriage to Rita Brasda. They made their home in LaCrescent, Minn., and Edward worked as a carpenter. He later moved to Osage, where he resided for 25 years before moving to the Lamplighter in De-troit Lakes three years ago. Edward moved to Emmanuel Nursing Home earlier this year.

Edward’s hobbies in-cluded hunting and fish-ing. His family would like to express a special thank you to all of Edward’s lov-ing friends and the won-derful staff at Lamp-lighter and Emmanuel Nursing Home.

Surviving Edward are his three daughters, Linda (Larry) Soland of Houston, Minn., Joan (Jim) Falk of Creighton, Mo., and Norma Milligan of Temple, Texas; one son, David Layland of St. Paul; 13 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren.

Preceding him in death was his daughter, Rita.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Emmanuel Nursing Home in Detroit Lakes, with visitation for one hour prior to services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the West-Kjos Funeral Home in Detroit Lakes.